Omprezole/Naproxen

[fruitsalad]

I have to take Naproxen twice a day, when should I take the Omprezole, straight before the Naproxen or a few hours before, I forgot what the doctor said, and it takes ages to get through on the phone, any advice appreciated.

[bednobs]

It doesn't particularly matter aas long as you take it at the same time everyday

[Mamyalynne]

No interactions are noted, take together as Bednobs says above.

[sunny-dave]

The omeprazole is almost certainly being prescribed to reduce the (possible) gastric effects of the naproxen - I'd take it an hour or so before the naproxen.

[bednobs]

But it lasts for 24 hrs so as long as you take it the same time every day it shouldn't matter

[sunny-dave]

Only partly true, bednobs - although you get a general effect for 24 hours, it has a peak in efficacy around 30 - 60 minutes after you take it - therefore it is most useful in preventing gastritis from the naproxen if taken around 30-60 minutes before your naproxen dose.

[sunny-dave]

Even more important, is to take the omeprazole before you have breakfast and the naproxen after - the omeprazole works best on an empty stomach and the naproxen does less damage on a full one.

[sunny-dave]

[ I speak not as a doctor, but as an occasional user of anti-inflammatories for joint pain and thus of PPI drugs to mitigate any associated gastric problems - and I've done my homework with my medic friends ]

[Vagus]

I take my omeprazole first thing when I go downstairs, with half a glass of water, before coffee, toast, anything.

[DTCwordfan]

I found Ibuprofen to be more effective than Naproxen - when it comes to a gout attack, so no need for Omprezole.

I've been on Purinol for gout for a while and very little issue now but what was brilliant at lessening a gout attack was colchicine (that can be used for other inflammations) - it's doctor prescribed though and usage is limited - they don't know how it works as to the chemistry in taking out the uric crystals....

[fruitsalad]

Thank you for your answers, I have to take a thyroxine half an hour, before I have tea, coffee etc, so I may have to time it all correctly and get myself in a routine with my medication.