Omeprazole is used to treat certain digestive conditions including stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers, GERD, and esophagitis due to GERD. It’s also taken with antibiotics to treat H. pylori infection.

Omeprazole is a generic version of the brand-name drug Prilosec. The cost of omeprazole can depend on several factors, including your pharmacy and dosage. Omeprazole’s cost can also vary based on ...

Raise your hand if you want to physically rip your throat out of your neck after eating a spicy meal—or, honestly, after eating anything at all. I feel you; heartburn is no joke. Luckily, there's a ...

Background Medical management of GERD mainly uses proton pump inhibitors. Alginates also have proven efficacy. The aim of this trial was to compare short-term efficacy of an alginate (Gaviscon®, 4 × ...

Omeprazole ranks amongst Britain's most frequently prescribed medications, with latest statistics revealing 73 million NHS prescriptions for proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as Omeprazole, were ...

Those who have been prescribed omeprazole are being warned of the potential risk of serious side effects that may necessitate a 111 call or an urgent GP appointment. Omeprazole, a proton pump ...

Many Medicare Part D or Part C plans with drug coverage cover omeprazole when a doctor prescribes it. Some Part C plans may even allow a person to buy it over the counter. Omeprazole can be purchased ...

Background: For patients with reflux esophagitis (RE), endoscopic findings alone (without the frequency and severity of symptoms) may not fully reflect the associated impact on health-related quality ...