Losec 40mg

Damage can occur to the lining of the stomach and to the esophagus if you allow high levels of acid to continue being produced. This acid can cause ulcers and it can also cause you not to sleep due to it backing up into your throat and causing chest pains. The use of Losec (Omeprazole) can help you to lower the amount of stomach acid that is created. This means you will be able to sleep better and to stop being in pain from the ulcers.

It can take a couple of weeks of taking this oral medication before you begin to feel better. Don’t stop taking Losec without the consent of your doctor. Don’t increase the dose on your own, wait for your doctor to approve it if you aren’t getting the level of results you need. Make sure you don’t skip any dose either as that can result in the high levels of acid returning.

Losec capsules are generally preferred to the injectable form of Losec. Injections are rarely given because it is reserved for those that are in severe need of relief such a when they have an infected ulcer. This injection goes right into the blood stream so it can work faster than the oral method of treatment.

Always take this mediation with food or you are likely to experience nausea and vomiting. You may find taking it with you evening meal allows you to significantly reduce problems with stomach acid when you are ready to go to sleep. Most people have the most problems with it when they lie down.

The side effects with Losec aren’t very severe and they should go away after a few days of use. You may experience headaches, constipation, and dry mouth initially. Most people though don’t have any trouble at all with this medication.