Omeprazole is a common drug that some people take to treat heartburn, or acid reflux. This article looks at its uses, dosage, and side effects, as well as what to know before taking the medication.

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 ...

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 ...

Omeprazole stands as one of Britain's most frequently prescribed medications, with the latest figures revealing 73 million NHS prescriptions for proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as Omeprazole, were ...

The National Health Service (NHS) has issued a stark warning over the widespread use of omeprazole, one of the most common treatments for heartburn and acid reflux, amid fears that millions of people ...

The GOOD trial was a 14-day multicentre randomised double-blind double-dummy non-inferiority trial comparing efficacy between Gaviscon® and omeprazole 20 mg. It recruited 90 general practitioners (GPs ...

Some people who have been prescribed omeprazole could be at risk of suffering a number of serious side effects that may warrant a 111 call or an urgent GP appointment. Your doctor may prescribe you ...