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Can I eat this with Omeprazole?
Omeprazole can be taken with or without food, and you can eat as normal, but alcohol can increase stomach acid and make symptoms worse.
Also sold as Losec, Losec I.V., Losec MUPS, Mepradec, Mezzopram, Omeran, Pyrocalm Control, Zanprol. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
Our PPIs page also covers Omeprazole and gives one answer for the whole group. This page follows Omeprazole’s own NHS page, so where the two differ, go by this one.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 27 foods and drinks for Omeprazole (0 to avoid, 27 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Omeprazole with food?
- Take it at the same time each morning (and evening if twice a day); with or without food.
- Can I drink alcohol with Omeprazole?
- Yes, with care. Best to avoid it, as alcohol can increase stomach acid and make your symptoms worse.
- Can I eat st john's wort with Omeprazole?
- Yes, with care. This herbal remedy may not mix well with omeprazole, so check with a pharmacist before taking it.
Grounded in the checker below and the full guide. Not a substitute for your pharmacist.
1 · What do you take?
Omeprazole can be taken with or without food, and you can eat as normal, but alcohol can increase stomach acid and make symptoms worse.
You can take omeprazole with or without food and eat as normal while on it. It's best to avoid alcohol because it can increase stomach acid and make your symptoms worse. St John's Wort may not mix well with omeprazole.
Read our full Omeprazole guide →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: Take it at the same time each morning (and evening if twice a day); with or without food.
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Further reading on Omeprazole
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