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Altosec

Altosec

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Brands

Losec • Omiloc • Lokit • Nozer • Omez • Probitor • Corpocid • Prilosec • Prilosec OTC

Generic Drug

Omeprazole

Side Effects

Common

Fever
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Flatulence
Headache
Passing gas
Upper respiratory tract symptom

Serious

Diarrhea
Liver dysfunction

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A 52-year old female asked:

Dizziness without headaches. 52 year old female. Using ciplavasc, simvastatum, cilift, zopivane and altosec?

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A 46-year old male asked:

I started using Altosec yesterday. I am experiencing chest pains since earlier today. I read that chest pains might be a side effect. Should I be concerned?

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A 46-year old male asked:

Hi, I am on Puricos and Altosec, can I take colchicine and cataflam for a gout attack?

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A 38-year old female asked:

Ive had a persistent cough for 4 weeks, lungs are clear, could be anti inflammatories I took for a week? Ive taken altosec 80mg per day for a week

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A 27-year old female asked:

Hello my current episode has been 2 months of alternating constipation and diarrhea. Ive been given Entocort and vivomixx and altosec and now Librax. They all help for a little while and then the pain and cramps and constipation and diarrhea come bk?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Im 25 weeks pregnant. Doctor gave me Losec (think thats what its called) for bad heartbirn but at the pharmacy they gave Altosec, is it safe to take altosec?

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A 24-year old male asked:

Hi, i can feel and hear movement in my stomach but cannot pass stool. I also suffer with indigestion & reflux. Im on Altosec but slowed it down recently. What could be the causes and what action should i take?

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A 43-year old female asked:

I have acid reflux rightinto my mouth and nose. I used nozer for a few months but the sores in my mouth and sore throught did not clear. January my doctor gave me altosec which cleared the sores in my mouth. Why are these tablets so different?

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A 38-year old male asked:

My husband has a stomach ulcer and is currently using Altosec. Current symptoms are burning anus/rectum,diarrhea and stomach aches. Any advice?

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A 25-year old male asked:

I have a hiatus hernia, I get heartburn and Acid reflux at least 5 times a day. My previous doctor prescribed Altosec. Do I need a prescription and also I am on the keycare plus plan, is an operation better. I can't run without getting nauseous?

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A 30-year old female asked:

Found out my liver enzymes are high (making me very tired and nauseous). Taking something for it. I know you shouldnt take medication as it makes it worse but can you take your birth control (Ginette), antacid (altosec) and multivitamin (DS24)?

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A 46-year old male asked:

Hi, I am currently taking Altosec for stomach discomfort, Puricos for gout. Had gout attack yesterday, took colchicine and cataflam this morning,now have severe stomach pain and diarrhea, what to do? Can I take buscopan or drink milk?

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A 43-year old asked:

Can a kid take omeprazole?

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A 76-year old male asked:

Maximum dosage of omeprazole?

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A 55-year old asked:

Lansoparazole same as omeprazole?

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A 22-year old male asked:

Can you take omeprazole with cbd?

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A 47-year old asked:

Omeprazole safe for long term use?

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A female asked:

Can I take 1 month expired omeprazole?

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A 34-year old asked:

Can I take Omeprazole if it has expired?

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A 35-year old asked:

Is long term use of omeprazole dangerous?

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A 54-year old asked:

Omeprazole administration at day or night?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: omeprazole?

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A 22-year old male asked:

How long for omeprazole 20mg to reduce acid?

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A member asked:

Is alboz omeprazole equivilant to omeprazole?

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A member asked:

What is alboz in alboz omeprazole stands for?

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A 66-year old female asked:

Omeprazole in morning and malanta at bedtime?

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A 40-year old asked:

How long does it take for omeprazole to work?

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A 25-year old asked:

What is the use of omeprazole 20mg to the body?

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A 29-year old asked:

When's the best time to take losec (omeprazole)?

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A 41-year old asked:

What is the best time of day to take omeprazole?

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