Omeprazole

Common brands: Acid Reducer, Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate, Omeprazole Delayed-Release, Equate Omeprazole, Equate Omeprazole Delayed Release Acid Reducer

Top reporter: Aurobindo Pharma Limited

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336,750
Total Reports
115,760
Serious Reports
30,779
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (9.14%)

Patient Demographics

Male
125,794
Female
183,208

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Omeprazole.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 20,250
5.9%
2 NAUSEA 20,185
5.9%
3 DIARRHOEA 19,983
5.8%
4 DYSPNOEA 16,599
4.8%
5 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 15,875
4.6%
6 HEADACHE 14,907
4.3%
7 PAIN 13,956
4.0%
8 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 13,556
3.9%
9 VOMITING 13,503
3.9%
10 DIZZINESS 13,328
3.9%
11 OFF LABEL USE 12,953
3.8%
12 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 11,831
3.4%
13 MALAISE 11,054
3.2%
14 ARTHRALGIA 10,846
3.1%
15 ASTHENIA 10,834
3.1%
16 FALL 10,775
3.1%
17 PNEUMONIA 10,009
2.9%
18 DEATH 9,590
2.8%
19 PYREXIA 9,088
2.6%
20 COUGH 8,388
2.4%
21 RASH 8,373
2.4%
22 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 8,234
2.4%
23 WEIGHT DECREASED 8,204
2.4%
24 PRURITUS 8,069
2.3%
25 DRUG INTERACTION 7,873
2.3%
26 ABDOMINAL PAIN 7,559
2.2%
27 CONSTIPATION 7,450
2.2%
28 RENAL FAILURE 7,268
2.1%
29 BACK PAIN 7,080
2.1%
30 DECREASED APPETITE 7,021
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.