Omeprazole side effects go beyond heartburn relief. New research flags risks to bones, kidneys, nutrient absorption, and ...

Omeprazole belongs to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) class of medications. Doctors prescribe omeprazole in varying milligrams (mg) to reduce stomach acid to help treat a variety of digestive ...

People typically tolerate omeprazole well, but there are some risks when they use it for long periods of time. Doctors should follow up with people taking PPIs to make sure the drug is working and ...