Omeprazole

[Purist]

Can Omeprazole taken long term 40mg per day cause a chronic dry cough or frequent lung infections? My mother has been taking Omeprazole for the last 3 years and has progressively gone downhill, she has a chronic cough and occasional breathing issues, she has had a several lung infections which have been treated by antibiotics and she has had a test for asthma and an xray which we assume was clear.

[Patsy33]

I think Woofgang is right in what she says. It's the acid reflux causing the cough. I was on Omeprazole for 3-4 years and they suddenly stopped working. My doctor changed them for a different one, Lanzoprazole. Made a big difference for the better. So maybe she could ask doctor to change them?

[NoMercy]

Patsy, that's a perfectly fair suggestion.

But be careful. The AB witchfinder generals might put you on their hit list for imparting medical advice without a PhD... ;-)

[Patsy33]

Ooh er!!

[NoMercy]

Don't fret, m'love, it's highly entertaining. :-)

[DTCwordfan]

Omeprazole did buqqqer all for my gall bladder and then my gout, ibuprofen far more effective. The side effects that you describe, I leave for those far more qualified in pharmaceuticals than I am...what works for some may not work for others though...just a thought?

[kvalidir]

You might want to look at this- breathing difficulties are reproted by elderly ladies taking Omeprazole.

http://www.ehealthme.com/ds/omeprazole/shortness-of-breath/

[NoMercy]

Certainly wouldn't hurt to have a trial without it in that case...

[DSJ]

I have taken Omeprazole for about ten years. It was prescribed by my consultant to treat bronchiectasis. I have been entirely satisfied.

[woofgang]

DTC, omeprazole is an antacid, ibuprofen is pain relief, not sure why you had omeprazole for gout? Omeprazole may be prescribed WITH ibuprofen as it protects the stomach.