The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Headache (3-7%)
- Stomach pain (2-5%)
- Diarrhea (3-4%)
- Nausea (2-4%)
- Gas (3%)
- Vomiting (2-3%)
Please note: These side effects were reported in clinical trials by people who took omeprazole only. The side effects you experience from [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] might differ.
Less Common Side Effects
- Upper respiratory infection (i.e., common cold)
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Constipation
- Lack of energy
Zegerid serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe diarrhea: watery diarrhea, fever, stomach pain that doesn't go away
- Serious kidney problems: blood in your urine, urinating more or less than usual
- Severe skin reaction: fever, burning or stinging eyes, body aches, trouble swallowing, headache, chills, joint pain, red spots on the skin, rash, blisters
- Seriously low magnesium levels: irregular heart rate, muscle cramps, tremors, seizures
Source: DailyMed
The following Zegerid side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blood in the urine or stools
blurred vision
chest pain or tightness
confusion
decreased urine
dizziness
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
drowsiness
fainting
fast or irregular heartbeat
fever or chills
headache
increased thirst
lightheadedness
loss of appetite
muscle pain or cramps
muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching
nausea or vomiting
nervousness
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
pale skin
pinpoint red spots on the skin
pounding in the ears
rapid, shallow breathing
seizures
slow heartbeat
sweating
trembling
trouble breathing
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Bladder pain
blue lips, fingernails, or skin
bone pain
chest discomfort
cloudy urine
coma
decreased urine output
difficult, burning, or painful urination
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
frequent urge to urinate
headache
irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
irritability
lower back or side pain
muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
restlessness
stomach cramps or pain
swelling of the face, feet, lower legs, ankles, or hands
weakness or heaviness of the legs
Incidence not known
Arm, back, or jaw pain
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
chest tightness or heaviness
cough or hoarseness
dark-colored urine
difficulty with swallowing
fever with or without chills
general body swelling
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
high fever
hives or skin rash
indigestion
joint or muscle pain
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
light-colored stools
noisy breathing
nosebleeds
pain with swallowing
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
rapid weight gain
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stomach pain, continuing
sweating
swollen glands
unexplained bleeding or bruising
unusual weight gain or loss
yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Feeling of warmth
increased sweating
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Agitation
cold sweats
cool, pale skin
excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
full feeling
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased urination
lack or loss of strength
nightmares
passing gas
shakiness
slurred speech
white patches in the mouth or throat or on the tongue
white patches with diaper rash
Incidence not known
Abnormal dreams
attack, assault, or force
bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
blindness
blue-yellow color blindness
change in taste
continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
decreased vision
double vision
dry eyes or skin
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
general feeling of discomfort or illness
hair loss or thinning of the hair
hearing loss
hives or welts
increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
itching, redness, tearing, or other sign of eye irritation not present before use of this medicine or becoming worse during use
lack of feeling or emotion
pain in the testes
pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
redness or other discoloration of the skin
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
sensation of spinning
severe sunburn
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
sugar in the urine
swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
swelling or inflammation of the mouth
trouble sleeping
uncaring
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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