AboutEric Brandt Expertise I will answer questions regarding prescripion and non prescription drugs as well as commonly used mdicinal herbs. I will also answer questions on various medical conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, thyroid problems, diabets, menopause, parkinson`s disease, multiple sclerosis, depression etc.
Experience I am a practicing hospital pharmacist with 10 years experience in hospital and 10 years retail pharmacy experience prior to that.
I have my own drug information web site at http://www.druginformation.bc.ca
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Publications Contributed to an article in CNS Drugs. Currently publishing a free monthly nwletter. To learn more go to http://www.topica.com/lists/thecaplet
Question Hi, I have been on omeprazole for acid reflux for about 3 years, I also have Erectile dysfunction which I put down to my age (50), but I recently saw an article on the internet that says omeprazole can effect my sex drive. Is this right? if so, is there an alternative medication that does not have the same effect. Thanks.
Answer Hi Gary,
I have dispensed omeprazole for over 20 years to hundreds of patients. Not a single one complained of sexual dysfunction. If it is a side effect it is certainly not a common one. If you do find yourself experiancing this side effect from omeprazole you can ask your doctor to switch to one of the other medications with similar therapeutic effect. These include: lansoprazole and rabeprazole.
Thank you for using Allexperts
Sincerely,
Eric Brandt, B.Sc. Pharm
