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Losec is a proton pump inhibitor which is a kind of anti-ulcer drug (gastroenterology drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Proton pump inhibitor

Brands

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

Generic Drug

Omeprazole

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Diarrhea
Liver dysfunction

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A 29-year old asked:

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

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A 27-year old male asked:

Can i take losec (omeprazole) tablets for 60 days ?

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A 38-year old asked:

How long does it take for losec (omeprazole) to start?

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A 44-year old asked:

How long does it take for losec (omeprazole) to take effect?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is pantoprazole same as losec (omeprazole)?

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A 41-year old asked:

What will 8 lbuprofen and 20-30 losec (omeprazole) do?

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A 32-year old female asked:

What are the symptoms of losec (omeprazole) medication in babies?

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A 33-year old asked:

Can I take losec (omeprazole) and st johns wort at the same time?

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A 32-year old female asked:

What is the difference between Zantac (ranitidine) and losec please?

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A 31-year old asked:

Is it ok to take losec (omeprazole) 30 minutes before lunch not 30 min before breakfast?

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A 69-year old female asked:

What can I do to wean myself of losec (omeprazole)?

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A 50-year old asked:

Is pantoprazole as good as Nexium (esomeprazole) or losec?

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A 69-year old female asked:

What can I do to wean myself of losec (omeprazole) 20 mgr?

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A 44-year old female asked:

I have ran out of losec (omeprazole) can I take lansoprazole?

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A 35-year old male asked:

Hi, is losec omeprazole 20mg , better then zantica or other acid and burn meds?

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A 36-year old male asked:

Reoccuring stomach pain anteral gastrtis despite on medication losec 20mg and ipride 75mg?

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A 42-year old asked:

Side effects of losec (omeprazole) - stiff neck?

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A 29-year old asked:

Is it safe to take pepto bismol and losec (omeprazole) ?

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A 32-year old female asked:

My baby has silent reflux can I give him Zantac (ranitidine) and losec together?

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A 51-year old female asked:

Is losec (omeprazole) ok to use if you are on a gluten free diet of does the actual product contain gluten?

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A member asked:

Taking 20mg losec 2x daily. Have started taking cider vinegar and honey 2/3 times. Any problem having these together?

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A 32-year old female asked:

My bub is 4.5 months old he has silent reflux he's on losec but it dose not seem to be helping can I also give him zantac (ranitidine)?

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A 32-year old female asked:

My 6 month old baby has silent reflux and is on losec (omeprazole) how soon will it take for me to stop the meds and he will grow out of it how can I tell?

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A 22-year old female asked about a 59-year old female:

My mum has a acid reflux is it alright tomaintain her losec (omeprazole) 10mg and levothyroxin100mg. She'stakinglevothyroxin in the evening while losec (omeprazole) in morning?

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A 32-year old female asked:

My 6 month old baby has silent reflux he's on losec can I give him Zantac (ranitidine) as well as he seems to not settle with the losec well after his feed?

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A 32-year old female asked:

My baby us 5 months old he has s/ reflux and is on losec (omeprazole) but since he was 6 weeks old he won't sleep and cries all day and half night his reflux is ok?

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A 30-year old female asked:

Is losec (omeprazole) mups safe for celiac patient? Does it contain any gluten? Am using it for 4 days now and i don't feel well! what other ppi is safe for celiac

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A 42-year old asked:

Can I drink alcohol while taking losec (omeprazole)?

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A 32-year old female asked about a male:

My son has silent reflux he has had a bad cough since i changed his formula should I use a formula with ha for allergies and he's on losec (omeprazole) 2 daily?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 32-year old female asked about a male:

My 4 month old baby has silent reflux and is on losec (omeprazole) he's a very fussy sleeper day and night he will not have more than 10 min naps few times a day?

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