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Omeprazole Treatment Report
Brand Names:
Prilosec, Omeprazole EC, Losec
See also:
Omeprazole OTC
What is Omeprazole? Omeprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It is used to treat duodenal and gastric ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a hypersecretory condition. OTC preparations are used for frequent, uncomplicated heartburn.
See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.
Reasons taken
67 patients in the community are taking or have taken Omeprazole.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 26 | 38% |
| Acid reflux (GER gastroesophageal reflux) | 17 | 25% |
| General health | 6 | 8% |
| Stomach (gastric) ulcer pain | 3 | 4% |
| Reflux | 2 | 2% |
| stomach upset | 1 | 1% |
| Heartburn (reflux) | 1 | 1% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | 1% |
| throat clearing | 1 | 1% |
| Excess saliva | 1 | 1% |
Other treatments patients are taking for Other include Walking Stick/Cane, MRI, and Levothyroxine.
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Omeprazole.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Omeprazole or how long patients were taking Omeprazole before stopping.
Currently Taking Omeprazole
Stopped Taking Omeprazole
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 6 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 100% | 2 |
|---|
Other
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 17% | 1 |
| None | 83% | 5 |
Top reported side-effects include: Constipation, dry mouth, Acid reflux (GER gastroesophageal reflux)
Summary results are based on 6 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 6)
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- SIONZ
- Sex: F
- Mouth/throat: none
- Arms: none
- Chest: none
- Legs: mild
- See profile
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by SIONZ
Aug 19, 2008
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsNone
- Other
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks
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- Porky
- Sex: F
- Mouth/throat: severe
- Arms: mild
- Chest: none
- Legs: moderate
- See profile
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by Porky
Sep 09, 2008
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsNone
- General health
- Advice/Tips
- I have a Hiatius Hernia so this treatment is perfect for me, it helps control my stomach
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks
Report created on November 07, 2009.