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Took omeprazole for 5 yrs daily stop taking it then i began to have cramps off and on on calves , bisceps and back if i turn limb a certain been 4 mon?
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See your FamilyDoc: Omeprazole aka Prilosec and other proton pump inhibitors shut down stomach's acid production leading to poor absorption of calcium & magnesium, which can lead to osteoporotic fractures and abnormal heart rhythms. Lack of stomach acid also increases risk for diarrhea & pneumonia. Muscle cramps isn't high on list of side effects. See your FamilyDoc for further eval. Some BP meds throw off electrolyt
Answered 10/11/2015
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