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If you are self-treating with this medication, (such as rash on nose and cheeks, new or worsening joint pain)
Upsides May be considered for the short-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (also known as heartburn) and erosive
Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
Posts : 32602 Posted 7/5/2011 3:31 PM (GMT -8) Hello Sara and welcome to HealingWell
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Often, this pain spreads to the ear, eye, forehead, neck, or parts of the face
You may wan to try something like Zantac (an H2 blocker) or Prilosec OTC (a Proton Pump Inhibitor) to see whether that helps symptoms
These people tend to be female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month, also take medication Humira, and have Rheumatoid arthritis new or worsening symptoms of lupus--joint pain, and a skin rash on your cheeks or arms that worsens in sunlight
I read the PIL with dismay when I saw joint pain listed as a side effect
muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching
However two side-effects from drugs like Omeprazole can occur: osteoporosis, and magnesium deficiency, which can certainly encourage muscle cramps
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pale skin
You may be more likely to have a broken bone while taking this medicine long term or more than
Very bad pancreas, liver, and white blood cell problems have happened in people who were taking this drug
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Low vitamin B12 (pain, tingling or numbness in your hands or feet, dizziness or confusion)
This list does not represent all possible side effects
If you are self-treating with this medication, (such as rash on nose and cheeks, new or worsening joint pain)
I have been on Omeprazole for 4 years and have experienced severe leg cramping at night
These include using the lowest dose that controls the joint pain, taking the NSAID with food, choosing an NSAID with a lower risk of gastrointestinal side effects, and taking a proton-pump inhibitor, such as omeprazole or pantoprazole, along with the NSAID on a daily basis