What Is The Onset Of The Anti-secretory Effect Of Omeprazole?

Posted on Tue, 15 Apr 2014

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Question : How long does Omeprazole take before you truly feel the effects of the drug?

Answered by Dr. Surendiran Gaj (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Within an hour in most of the condition. Detailed Answer: Hello there, The onset of the anti-secretory effect of omeprazole occurs within an hour; maximum effect occurring in two hours. So you can fell the effects within an hour in most of the conditions [like acid reflux and gastritis]. Take care. Dr.surendiran.g

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Follow up: Dr. Surendiran Gaj (9 hours later)

so if I've been on it for a week and am still not feeling it's effects it's probably safe to say it's not working for me?

Answered by Dr. Surendiran Gaj (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Yes ,it is not controlling your condition. Detailed Answer: Hello there, Nice to see you again, Yes, if you are not getting better after taking it for a week, it is actually not controlling your condition. you need to change the dosage of omeprazole or try another medication [like h2 blocker,prostaglandin analogue]. Try to visit your treating physician and have a word with him,whether to change the drug or to stick with the same drug with different dosage. Hope helped you, Take care. Dr.surendiran.g

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