Omeprazole and bloating

My husband was recovering well from hepatitis A. He's been bothered by some GERD-related digestive problems so he tried OTC Omeprazole because he didn't find any contraindications for liver conditions on it. He took 20 mg daily for 3 days, suddenly felt too full and had no appetite, stopped it but tried again 3 days later when he started having stomach discomfort again. On the 4th day he complained of stabbing pain in his stomach. The next day he was exhausted, bloated,and had a tickling irritation in his throat, and swelling in his feet. He'd had none of these symptoms before taking Omeprazole. I did some research on the Web (at physician's sites) and learned that it is very bad for people with liver problems -- it suppresses key liver enzymes and remains in the body for a very long time. That's been 10 days ago now and his symptoms continue -- mostly fatigue, bloating and swelling in the feet. He never experienced ANY of these things before taking Omeprazole! I see by postings that many people do experience these symptoms for a very long time.

I have been taking OMEprazole for approximately 2.5 months and recently I feel dizzy to the point I want to get a doctor appointment to have an MRI or CT scan on my head - my fear is that I have a brain tumor. I feel dizzy as if I am going to pass out, occassional sharp pains in my head and I feel sick to my stomach. I also feel extremely tired and recently like the left side of my body is weak.

I am going to stop taking Omeprazole today to see if this is the side effect of the medicine. Anyone have similar experiences. If so, how soon do they stop after you stop taking the medicine? I was concinced I had a brain tumor - not so sure now.

PS I am a very healthy 50 year old who is a marathon runner. Lately I have sucked on my runs due to exhaustion.

I was given Losec 9 months after an emergency intestinal resection. The gut pain was awful before taking the drug. Now after two months on the drug I have notice hot flashes and headaches plus bloating; although my appetite is much better I seem to have an abnormal craving for sweets and carbs. Is this normal?

After 3 years on prilosec I switched to omeprazole believing it would act the same. I 've been battling intestinal cramps and bloating which stop when I switch back.(i've been alternating pills)Anyone else have this happen?

I have been on prilosec for several years without any problems. My Dr. just put me on Omeprazole and I have been on it for about 2 weeks. My symptoms has come back and I have even tried to take two omeprazole a day and doesnt seem to help..I also have a lot of bloating. Im calling my Dr. tomorrow and going back on prilosec.