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Brand Names: Losec, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC
See also: Omeprazole EC

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. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

36 patients in the community are taking or have taken Omeprazole.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 25 69%
Acid reflux (Gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD) 4 11%
Heart burn 3 8%
General health 3 8%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Omeprazole.

  0 mg day 0 mg none 8.5714 mg week 20 mg day 40 mg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 21 Number of Patients: 21 8 Number of Patients: 8  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Omeprazole or how long patients were taking Omeprazole before stopping.

Currently taking Omeprazole

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
2
2
5
6
17

Stopped taking Omeprazole

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
1
1
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Omeprazole (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 2 100% Other: 100%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 6 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Major 60% 3
Moderate 40% 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, digestive disturbances such as loud burping

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)

  • EfficacyMajor
  • Side-effectsNone
  • Other

  • EfficacyModerate
  • Side-effectsMild
  • Other

See all evaluation results for Omeprazole



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