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Brand Names:
Prilosec, Omeprazole EC, Losec
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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.
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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.
Based on the patients currently taking Omeprazole.
How long current patients have been taking Omeprazole or how long patients were taking Omeprazole before stopping.
Results from 6 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
| Major | 100% | 2 |
|---|
Other
| 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.
Report created on November 07, 2009.