Omeprazole and Pleural disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pleural disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Omeprazole (omeprazole), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prednisone, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pleural disorder 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 Pleural disorder?

Pleural disorder is found to be associated with 146 drugs and 262 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pleural disorder.

On Jul, 10, 2026

400,982 people reported to have side effects when taking Omeprazole.
Among them, 34 people (0.01%) have Pleural disorder.

Could Omeprazole cause Pleural disorder?

Among these 34 people:

How long have people been on Omeprazole when they have Pleural disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Pleural disorder when taking Omeprazole? *

female: 58.06 %
male: 41.94 %

What is the age of people who have Pleural disorder when taking Omeprazole? *

What are other drugs people take besides Omeprazole? *

Prednisone: 13 people, 38.24%
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate: 6 people, 17.65%
Verapamil Hydrochloride: 5 people, 14.71%
Montelukast Sodium: 4 people, 11.76%
Synthroid: 4 people, 11.76%
Mycophenolic Acid: 4 people, 11.76%
Enbrel: 4 people, 11.76%
Benlysta: 4 people, 11.76%
Methotrexate: 4 people, 11.76%
Metformin: 4 people, 11.76%

What are other side effects people have besides Pleural disorder? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 10 people, 29.41%
Dizziness: 9 people, 26.47%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 7 people, 20.59%
Lung Disorder (lung disease): 7 people, 20.59%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 7 people, 20.59%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 7 people, 20.59%
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung): 7 people, 20.59%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 17.65%
Diarrhea: 6 people, 17.65%
Osteonecrosis Of Jaw (death of bone of jaw): 6 people, 17.65%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Thyroid Diseases: 4 people, 11.76%
Pain: 4 people, 11.76%
Heart Rate Irregular: 4 people, 11.76%
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system mistakenly, attacks healthy tissue): 4 people, 11.76%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 11.76%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 3 people, 8.82%
Depression: 2 people, 5.88%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 5.88%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 5.88%
Parkinson's Disease: 1 person, 2.94%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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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