Omeprazole and Perforated ulcer - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Perforated ulcer is reported as a side effect among people who take Omeprazole (omeprazole), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lantus, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Perforated ulcer when taking Omeprazole. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 400,982 people who have side effects when taking Omeprazole from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Omeprazole?

Omeprazole has active ingredients of omeprazole. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 410,631 Omeprazole users. Check the latest studies of Omeprazole.

What is Perforated ulcer?

Perforated ulcer is found to be associated with 116 drugs and 267 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Perforated ulcer.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

400,982 people reported to have side effects when taking Omeprazole.
Among them, 31 people (0.01%) have Perforated ulcer.

Could Omeprazole cause Perforated ulcer?

Among these 31 people:

How long have people been on Omeprazole when they have Perforated ulcer? *

What is the gender of people who have Perforated ulcer when taking Omeprazole? *

female: 17.86 %
male: 82.14 %

What is the age of people who have Perforated ulcer when taking Omeprazole? *

What are other drugs people take besides Omeprazole? *

What are other side effects people have besides Perforated ulcer? *

Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 9 people, 29.03%
Sarcoidosis (an inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs in the body, but mostly the lungs and lymph glands): 8 people, 25.81%
Chills (felling of cold): 8 people, 25.81%
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 8 people, 25.81%
Fever: 8 people, 25.81%
Respiratory Tract Infection: 7 people, 22.58%
Ulcer Haemorrhage (bleeding ulcer): 7 people, 22.58%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 7 people, 22.58%
Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye): 6 people, 19.35%
Eye Haemorrhage (bleeding in the eye): 6 people, 19.35%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 9 people, 29.03%
High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 25.81%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 3 people, 9.68%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 2 people, 6.45%
Ammonia Increased: 2 people, 6.45%
Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 2 people, 6.45%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 2 people, 6.45%
Hepatic Failure (liver failure): 2 people, 6.45%
Type 2 Diabetes: 2 people, 6.45%
Rickets (softening of bones): 2 people, 6.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Perforated ulcer (267 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on omeprazole (the active ingredients of Omeprazole) and Omeprazole (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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