Every other day to take a capsule of omeprazole more than ten years without relief should be timely medical care, under the guidance of the doctor can be changed such as H2 receptor antagonists, or with other drugs such as gastric mucosal protection, pro-dynamic drugs, etc., but also to improve the way of life habits.
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor, can effectively inhibit the gastric mucosa secretion of gastric acid, in the clinic is commonly used in the treatment of gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, stress ulcers, reflux esophagitis and Zhuo – Ai syndrome and other diseases.
However, when taking omeprazole, adverse reactions such as diarrhea, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence and constipation may occur, and long-term use may also lead to dyspepsia, atrophic gastritis and other diseases due to the inhibition of gastric acid secretion, appearing to take a capsule of omeprazole every other day more than ten years without relief.
If patients take a pill of omeprazole every other day for more than ten years without relief, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, can be adjusted under the guidance of the doctor to take the dose of medication, or to change a kind of acid suppression drugs, such as ranitidine, etc., can also be used in conjunction with the use of gastric mucosal protection drugs (such as magnesium alumina carbonate, bismuth potassium citrate, etc.) and pro-dynamic drugs (mosapride, domperidone, etc.).
However, all drugs should be taken according to the doctor’s instructions, not self-medication, so as not to delay or even aggravate the condition. Patients should also pay attention to improve their dietary habits, pay attention to light diet, avoid overeating, avoid eating cold and spicy food, avoid drinking strong tea, strong coffee, etc., quit smoking, limit alcohol, appropriate exercise, and keep a happy mood.