Omeprazole

Omeprazole 2015-07-09 Person 5 5 0

Loss of appetite, swallowing difficulties and weight loss (reflux was sometimes evident but I did not regard it as particularly problematic) resulted in a diagnosis of Barretts Oesophagus and oesophageal cancer. Within a day or two of taking omeprazole (20mg, once a day) my appetite improved significantly... I also took lansoprazole for a few weeks instead of omeprazole and it seemed to have the same positive effect. It is about 12 months since surgery (oesophagectomy) and I am still taking omeprazole and my appetite is fine. Fortunately my diet is more or less as it was prior to surgery with no food restrictions although I tend not to eat late at night and have reduced my alcohol intake.

Omeprazole 2015-03-08 Person 5 5 0

I have been on this medication for several years prescribed by a gastroenterologist & if I miss one dose I feel the pain so I would not be without it!

Omeprazole 2015-02-18 Person 4 5 0

Prescribed to counteract any adverse effects in the stomach of varoius other medications administered. I suppose it works as I have had no problems caused by other medications.

Omeprazole 2015-02-14 Person 5 5 0

Take with confidence daily as directed and you will be very happy with the improvement .

Omeprazole 2015-02-03 Person 4 5 0

I am submitting this survey on behalf of my husband who is the patient. He has been taking omeprazole for many years, could be as long as 20 years. Although I am sure there has been side effects, none have been intolerable and because of his quite rare illness, gastro pararesis, I am sure they have helped with the vast amount of stomach acid he makes. Whether it is still as effective after so long, I am unsure, but as he tolerates it well I think he is quite happy to carry on taking it, and he has complete faith in his Consultant. He did try quite a few drugs of the same type in the early days but this one seemed to suit him best.b