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Dr. Richard A. Huntoon

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Prilosec: for acid reflux

Some side effects of Prilosec may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.  FDA Warns of Fracture Risk From Acid Reflux Drugs

For the Consumer

Applies to omeprazole: oral delayed release capsule, oral delayed release tablet, oral powder for reconstitution delayed release, oral suspension

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking omeprazole (the active ingredient contained in Prilosec) hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms of low magnesium:

·         dizziness, confusion;

·         fast or uneven heart rate;

·         jerking muscle movements;

·         feeling jittery;

·         diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

·         muscle cramps, muscle weakness or limp feeling;

·         cough or choking feeling; or

·         seizure.

Less serious side effects of omeprazole may include:

·         fever;

·         cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat;

·         stomach pain, gas;

·         nausea, vomiting, mild diarrhea; or

·         headache.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to omeprazole: compounding powder, oral delayed release capsule, oral delayed release tablet, oral powder for reconstitution, oral powder for reconstitution delayed release, oral suspension

General

Omeprazole is generally well tolerated. Any drug which increases gastric pH would be anticipated to stimulate release of gastrin. Animal studies have demonstrated an increase in plasma gastrin concentrations following the administration of omeprazole (the active ingredient contained in Prilosec) In addition, long term animal studies have revealed a dose-related increase in the incidence of gastric enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cell carcinoids. This has given rise to concern regarding the safety of long-term administration of omeprazole in humans. However, to date, long-term human studies of up to six years duration have not found any suggestion of gastric carcinoid formation due to omeprazole use.

In humans, plasma gastrin levels rise within days of initial treatment, generally peaking by 2 to 4 months. The usual increase is 2 to 4 fold over baseline, although some patients experience gastrin levels greater than 10 times normal. Hyperplasia of gastric enterochromaffin-like cells has been observed with long-term use, but no evidence of dysplasia, carcinoid tumors, or other neoplastic changes have been noted in humans.

Gastrointestinal

Gastric polyposis have been reported in three of eleven patients treated with long-term omeprazole (the active ingredient contained in Prilosec) therapy (20 to 40 mg daily). Hyperplastic and fundic gland polyps developed in the stomach of these patients. Neither dysplasia nor malignancy was present. The significance of these findings from a small case series is unknown. Controlled studies are needed to fully evaluate this effect.

Ninety-one patients receiving long-term maintenance therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease were followed for 5 years. Hyperplasia of gastric enterochromaffin-like cells was noted in 20% of patients and atrophic gastritis in 25%. Effects were more pronounced in patients with very high serum gastrin levels. The significance of these observed changes is unknown. No evidence of dysplasia, carcinoid, or other forms of neoplasia were noted.

Gastrointestinal side effects have included diarrhea (3.0% to 3.7%), abdominal pain (2.4%), nausea (2.2% to 4%), vomiting (1.5% to 3.2%), constipation (1.1%), anorexia, irritable colon, flatulence, dry mouth, esophageal candidiasis, and persistent achlorhydria in a Zollinger-Ellison patient. Gastric polyps, hyperplasia of gastric enterochromaffin-like cells, and atrophic gastritis have been reported after long-term therapy. Campylobacter gastroenteritis has been identified in one case-control study.

Rare cases of pancreatitis, some fatal, have been reported during the post marketing period.

Endocrine

Endocrine side effects have included gynecomastia, breast enlargement in females, and breast tenderness.

Hepatic

A 62-year-old man with erosive esophagitis developed signs and symptoms of hepatic disease 17 days after the start of therapy with omeprazole (the active ingredient contained in Prilosec) 20 mg per day. Five days after presentation, the patient died from complications associated with fulminant hepatic failure. Autopsy findings included massive central zone necrosis and hemorrhage with proliferation of bile ducts.

Hepatic side effects have included elevations in serum transaminases, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, and rare cases of hepatitis and hepatic encephalopathy. Fatal fulminant hepatic failure attributed to omeprazole has also been reported.

Renal

Renal side effects have included elevations in serum creatinine, rare reports of interstitial nephritis, and renal failure.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included rare reports of hemolytic anemia, pancytopenia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, anemia, agranulocytosis and leukocytosis.

The absorption of cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) has been studied before and after administration of omeprazole 20 mg or 40 mg per day for 14 days in ten healthy subjects. Omeprazole produced a dose-dependent reduction in protein-bound cyanocobalamin absorption. Because the effects of long-term omeprazole therapy on cyanocobalamin disposition are unknown, it may be prudent to monitor cyanocobalamin levels in patients receiving long-term omeprazole therapy.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included cough, and rare reports of epistaxis and pharyngeal pain.

A 42-year-old female with postoperative heartburn experienced chronic, persistent cough coincident with omeprazole therapy. The cough was permanent, dry, exhausting, and worsened at night. Omeprazole treatment was continued for 4 months because the persistent cough was thought to be related to gastroesophageal reflux disease. However, no cause of the chronic cough was identified. After omeprazole was discontinued, the cough resolved.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, dizziness, somnolence, vertigo, hemifacial dysesthesia and numbness, paresthesias of the extremities, seizures, and a report of reversible gait ataxia.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have been reported rarely. These have included angina, tachycardia, bradycardia, palpitations, hypertension, and peripheral edema.

Dermatologic

Cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis has been reported to occur in a 71-year-old woman. Three weeks after the start of omeprazole (the active ingredient contained in Prilosec) 20 mg daily for epigastric pain, patient presented with palpable skin rash on both hands and legs and the abdomen, accompanied with pruritus. Histopathological studies of affected tissue confirmed small vessel vasculitis. Skin lesions completely resolved within a few days after discontinuation of omeprazole treatment.

An 81-year-old female with severe reflux esophagitis experienced dermatomyositis coincident with omeprazole therapy. She presented with a progressive pruritic erythematous eruption which began as a vesicular rash on her dorsal hands and then spread to her face and most of her lower limbs. Three days prior to the onset of skin eruption, she had started omeprazole 40 mg daily. She was diagnosed with dermatomyositis. Omeprazole was replaced with ranitidine and mometasone furoate ointment twice daily was administered for the rash. After 1 week, her rash had also settled significantly with less erythema and edema, particularly over her dorsal hands.

Dermatologic side effects have included rash and rare reports of pruritus, alopecia, dry skin, hyperhidrosis, and cases of disseminated epidermal necrosis, furunculosis, and exfoliative dermatitis. At least one case of vasculitis has been reported, in addition to a case of dermatomyositis.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included urticaria and angioedema. One case report of anaphylaxis upon a second use of omeprazole (the active ingredient contained in Prilosec) is documented.

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects have included hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, weight gain, and increased uric acid levels. It has also been reported that omeprazole (the active ingredient contained in Prilosec) may cause hypomagnesemia if taken for prolonged periods of time (in most cases, longer than one year). Patients who develop hypomagnesemia may experience seizures, dizziness, abnormal or fast heart beat, or skipped heartbeat, jitteriness, jerking movements or tremors, muscle weakness, spasms of the hands and feet, cramps or muscle aches, and spasm of the voice box.

A case report of omeprazole associated with symptomatic hyponatremia, probably secondary to inappropriate ADH secretion, has been reported.

Two case reports have suggested that omeprazole may rarely cause increased uric acid levels and acute gout attacks.

Two cases of hospitalized patients with refractory chronic hypokalemia and hypocalcemia secondary to hypomagnesemia were resolved after withdrawal of omeprazole.

Psychiatric

Psychiatric side effects have been reported rarely. These have included depression, nervousness, hallucinations, insomnia, anxiety, dream disturbances, and apathy.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included impotence and rare reports of urinary tract infection, pyuria, urinary frequency, proteinuria, hematuria, glycosuria, and testicular pain.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included the development of a nonspecific polyarthritis, which appears to resolve after withdrawal of omeprazole (the active ingredient contained in Prilosec) Hip and other bone fractures have been reported. At least one case of acute severe myopathy has also been reported.

The risk of hip fracture was significantly increased among patients prescribed long-term high dose PPIs.

A 71-year-old male was admitted to the emergency department complaining of severe epigastric pain. He was administered a single dose of omeprazole 40 mg. After 12 hours, the epigastric pain continued and the patient was hospitalized. Blood analysis at this time showed an increase in creatinine kinase, creatinine kinase isoenzymes, and myoglobin levels, without concomitant symptoms of muscle injury. Omeprazole-induced myopathy was suspected, the drug discontinued, and no other gastrointestinal drugs were given. After one week, he recovered from epigastralgia with a concomitant improvement in laboratory parameters.

Immunologic

Immunologic side effects have been reported rarely. These have included a single case report of an autoimmune disorder with the development of fever, arthralgias, Raynaud's phenomenon, and a positive ANA titer.

If you are currently taking prescription medication for your symptoms and are interested in building more health and perhaps getting off your medication by addressing the cause of your health concern, please call the office and let us discuss your options.  I will work with your medical doctor to restore your health and reduce or eliminate the need for medication.


Dr. Huntoon has a single mission:

To support as many people as possible in their quest for health and enable them to improve and maintain their health to the highest level possible, while educating them about the benefits of Chiropractic, Natural Healthcare and Holistic Living, so they in turn can teach others to support us having a healthy community.

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Health concerns are a major source of lost happiness and lost joy in all of our lives. Finding a solution that is agreeable and enables you to get back to your life is important. Please appreciate that you always have the more invasive surgery and prescription medication available to you as a last resort. What many Traditional Medical Doctors may not share is, many times, once you begin that journey into medication and/or surgery, it alters your original body from the one that you were born with. Unfortunately, at that time, more conservative and natural treatments may no longer be viable. I encourage you to consider that before making any decisions about treatment for your health. As always I am here to help. 
 
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  • Continue doing the same thing and nothing changes or it may get worse

OR

  • Try something different and get a different result that makes you happier and healthier.
 
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