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Omeprazole Contributions by Olivia Cerf

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Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor medication that has been used to reduce the number of apnea attacks. Omeprazole prevents symptoms and damage to the gastrointestinal tract caused by stomach acid or infection, which can also cause sleep apnea. You should only be prescribed Omeprazole if you are suffering from symptoms like heartburn and acid reflux. Additionally, symptoms of many of conditions like acid reflux can be diminished when changes are made to diet and other lifestyle factors.

U.S. Brand Names

  • Prilosec OTC™ [OTC]
  • Prilosec®

Canadian Brand Names

  • Apo-Omeprazole®
  • Losec MUPS®
  • Losec®
  • Mylan-Omeprazole
  • PMS-Omeprazole
  • PMS-Omeprazole DR
  • ratio-Omeprazole
  • Sandoz-Omeprazole

Mexican Brand Names

  • Aleprozil
  • Azoran
  • Domer
  • Inhibitron
  • Losec
  • Mopral
  • Olexin
  • Prazidec
  • Suifac
  • Ulsen
  • Vulcasid
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