What should I discuss with my doctor before taking omeprazole?
• Before taking omeprazole, tell your doctor if you have ever had any type of liver disease. You may not be able to take omeprazole, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring. • Do not use over-the-counter omeprazole (Prilosec OTC) without first talking to your doctor if you have • trouble or pain with swallowing; • vomiting blood; • bloody or black stools; • had heartburn for over 3 months; • heartburn with sweating, lightheadedness, dizziness, chest, shoulder, neck, jaw, or arm pain; • frequent chest pain; • heartburn with wheezing; • unexplained weight loss; • nausea or vomiting; or • stomach pain. • Your doctor should evaluate your condition before taking over-the-counter omeprazole (Prilosec OTC) if you have any of the conditions listed above. • Omeprazole is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether omeprazole will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take omeprazole without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or coul
