1. Community
  2. Gut, bowel and stomach
  3. Proton Pump Inhibitors

When to take

Posted , 2 users are following.

Guest
Guest

Hi, my doctor told me to take it at night but most people seem to take it in the morning, does it matter? does anyone else take it at night?

cheers

0 likes, 5 replies

5 Replies

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    It doesnt matter when you take it,, maybe you can take it while you are having a evening meal smile
  • northeast96
    northeast96

    Posted

    Hello Max1968

    I was taking one 20mg Omeprazole per morning for months but as the symptoms were keeping me awake at night, the GP suggested I carry on taking 20mg on a morning and 20mg at night, which solved the problem. However, after many months on this medication and many months of eye problems, blurring and inability to focus, plus 3 eye tests, 2 pairs of specs (the second pair unnecessary as it turned out) the purchase of a halogen standard lamp and magnifying glasses, I reread the side effects and lo and behold! the medication was the cause. My GP was unaware of this side effect (can you believe the prescribers don't know the side effects!) and stopped it last week. In its place he prescribed Metoclopramide for a one week trial but after reading possible side effects of this medication (one of them, once again, eye problems) I only took one and felt so ill afterwards I took no more. My eyesight has not returned to normal but it is early days and I am ever hopeful. I am now trying to manage on Gaviscon. I have no wish to frighten you or anyone else but PLEASE, PLEASE read ALL side effects (including uncommon and rare) very carefully.

    Jean

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I was advised to take OM on an empty stomach, or an hour before food. Sure the info leaflet says this in the box. I take my OM as soon as I get up, as it's easier to then have something to eat an hour later. But guess it depends on your morning routine. I was also advised to take in the morning rather than evening by my doctor and pharmacist.
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Thats interesting as mine leaflet just says to take it with or without food.

    Does it really make a massive difference if its an hour before food?

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    My doc told me to take mine after breakfast.I don't think they know really.The chemist says she thinks it dosn't make much difference. :roll:
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.