Are you on acid (blockers)? Are acid blockers bad for you?

Did you know that acid-blocking drugs are designed for short-term use and that they are linked to malabsorption, digestive issues, and neuroendocrine tumors? It can be tricky to get off of them, but we have supported countless clients in doing so.

Here is a list of the side-effects of Prilosec (omeprazole):
SIDE EFFECTS
The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in labeling:

Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]
Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]
Bone Fracture [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]
Cutaneous and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]
Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12) Deficiency [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]
Hypomagnesemia and Mineral Metabolism [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]
Fundic Gland Polyps [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]

The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of omeprazole. Because these reactions are voluntarily reported from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their actual frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Body As a Whole: Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, angioedema, bronchospasm, interstitial nephritis, urticaria, (see also Skin below); fever; pain; fatigue; malaise; systemic lupus erythematosus

Cardiovascular: Chest pain or angina, tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitations, elevated blood pressure, peripheral edema

Endocrine: Gynecomastia

Gastrointestinal: Pancreatitis (some fatal), anorexia, irritable colon, fecal discoloration, esophageal candidiasis, mucosal atrophy of the tongue, stomatitis, abdominal swelling, dry mouth, microscopic colitis, fundic gland polyps.

Gastroduodenal carcinoids have been reported in patients with ZE syndrome on long-term treatment with omeprazole. This finding is believed to be a manifestation of the underlying condition, which is known to be associated with such tumors.

Hepatic: Liver disease including hepatic failure (some fatal), liver necrosis (some fatal), hepatic encephalopathy hepatocellular disease, cholestatic disease, mixed hepatitis, jaundice, and elevations of liver function tests [ALT, AST, GGT, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin]

Infections and Infestations: Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea

Metabolism and Nutritional disorders: Hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia [Warnings and Precautions 5.9], hyponatremia, hypoglycemia, weight gain

Musculoskeletal: Muscle weakness, myalgia, muscle cramps, joint pain, leg pain, bone fracture

Nervous System/Psychiatric: Psychiatric and sleep disturbances including depression, agitation, aggression, hallucinations, confusion, insomnia, nervousness, apathy, somnolence, anxiety, and dream abnormalities; tremors, paresthesia; vertigo

Respiratory: Epistaxis, pharyngeal pain

Skin: Severe generalized skin reactions including toxic SJS/TEN (some fatal), DRESS, AGEP, cutaneous lupus erythematosus and erythema multiforme; photosensitivity; urticaria; rash; skin inflammation; pruritus; petechiae; purpura; alopecia; dry skin; hyperhidrosis

Special Senses: Tinnitus, taste perversion

Ocular: Optic atrophy, anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, optic neuritis, dry eye syndrome, ocular irritation, blurred vision, double vision

Urogenital: Interstitial nephritis, hematuria, proteinuria, elevated serum creatinine, microscopic pyuria, urinary tract infection, glycosuria, urinary frequency, testicular pain

Hematologic: Agranulocytosis (some fatal), hemolytic anemia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, leukocytosis

(Source: https://www.rxlist.com/prilosec-drug.htm#side_effects)

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Disclaimer: The information presented here is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prescribe for any disease or condition. Please consult your healthcare provider when making wellness choices.