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Diagnosed With Hiatal Hernia. Is It Safe To Take Omeprazol?
Question: Hello Doctor
I have been diagnosed with hiatal hernia(reflux) ..
The doctor gave me medicine: Omeprazol"actives" ,, it works like magic; it really keeps the reflux away; and I feel like the hiatal hernia isn't there.
The doctor told me that this medicine was totally safe.
Can you tell me ?
Is this medicine totally safe to take ? .. cause Im gonna need to take it a couple of years from now.
sincerely
XXXXXXX
I have been diagnosed with hiatal hernia(reflux) ..
The doctor gave me medicine: Omeprazol"actives" ,, it works like magic; it really keeps the reflux away; and I feel like the hiatal hernia isn't there.
The doctor told me that this medicine was totally safe.
Can you tell me ?
Is this medicine totally safe to take ? .. cause Im gonna need to take it a couple of years from now.
sincerely
XXXXXXX
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to answer your query.
Yes, Omeprazole is a very safe medication especially in a young individual like you.
Rarely it can cause headache and diarrhea as side effects.
The long term effects in elderly is different which may not be applicable to you.
I hope that answers your question.
If you have no more questions, kindly accept this answer and rate this answer.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to answer your query.
Yes, Omeprazole is a very safe medication especially in a young individual like you.
Rarely it can cause headache and diarrhea as side effects.
The long term effects in elderly is different which may not be applicable to you.
I hope that answers your question.
If you have no more questions, kindly accept this answer and rate this answer.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
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