Prilosec and Gallbladder pain - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gallbladder pain is reported as a side effect among people who take Prilosec (omeprazole), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Yasmin, and have Birth control.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gallbladder pain when taking Prilosec. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 171,578 people who have side effects when taking Prilosec from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prilosec?

Prilosec has active ingredients of omeprazole. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 175,285 Prilosec users. Check the latest studies of Prilosec.

What is Gallbladder pain?

Gallbladder pain is found to be associated with 104 drugs and 538 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gallbladder pain.

On Jul, 06, 2026

171,578 people reported to have side effects when taking Prilosec.
Among them, 25 people (0.01%) have Gallbladder pain.

Among these 25 people:

How long have people been on Prilosec when they have Gallbladder pain? *

What is the gender of people who have Gallbladder pain when taking Prilosec? *

female: 88 %
male: 12 %

What is the age of people who have Gallbladder pain when taking Prilosec? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prilosec? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gallbladder pain? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 44.00%
Gallbladder Disorder: 11 people, 44.00%
Gallstones (stone formation by bile component): 11 people, 44.00%
Abdominal Pain Upper: 9 people, 36.00%
Cholecystitis Chronic (long lasting infection of gallbladder): 9 people, 36.00%
Post Cholecystectomy Syndrome: 8 people, 32.00%
Abdominal Pain: 7 people, 28.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 24.00%
Chest Pain: 5 people, 20.00%
Fever: 5 people, 20.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Birth Control: 7 people, 28.00%
Hyperchlorhydria (gastric acid levels are higher in stomach): 5 people, 20.00%
Fever: 5 people, 20.00%
Pain: 5 people, 20.00%
Bronchospasm (spasm of bronchial smooth muscle producing narrowing of the bronchi): 5 people, 20.00%
Indigestion: 5 people, 20.00%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 16.00%
Quit Smoking: 3 people, 12.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 12.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 12.00%

* 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 Prilosec) and Prilosec (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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