Omeprazole - Is it not working?

Hello,

I have been experiencing some pain in the middle of my abdomen and heartburn after meals for a few months so I went to my doctor who gave me Omeprazole. I have only been taking it for a week but I have been wondering whether it's actually helping or making it worse.

I get this feeling of tightness in my abdomen as if someone is pressing on it and I still get the pain in the middle of my abdomen (just under my breastbone) as well as some chest pains. Since I started I also have a pretty strong sore throat and dry cough, I am not sure whether they are related to the medicine at all but it started a few days after I started taking it.

I don't feel the heartburn anymore but I keep on feeling bloated and burp quite a lot after meals. I have gone back to see a GP (not the one who has originally prescribed the medicine) and they said to keep going with the medicine and that everything was fine but it doesn't feel fine, I am worried that it might not be working for me but maybe a week is too soon to tell.

Can someone who has taken Omeprazole tell me if they have had any similar experiences?

Thanks!!

I use any anti-gas medication that contains simethicone, and it really helps. Susie is correct, a week is not enough time for the medication to fully take effect. Continue taking the Omeprazole as prescribed.

Sharon