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What are the side effects of otc omeprazole?is it normal to have a headache above my eyes after taking omeprazole on the 2nd day?its my 3rd day now?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Normally it is: Well tolerated and headache is not a complaint ice encountered. Suppose it can happen. The best way to tell would be to stop it for a few days and see if if goes away then restart it and see if it comes back . You might have a headache from some other reason coincident with starting this med. there are other veranda OTC you can try.

Answered 2/2/2015

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