Hypomagnesemia is an electrolyte imbalance caused due to low serum levels of magnesium in the blood. A person dealing with hypomagnesemia may experience tremors, muscle spasms, abnormal eye movement, weakness, fatigue, etc.
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Does long-term use of Omeprazole cause hypomagnesemia?
Query: Hello doctor, Two weeks ago, I felt nauseous after meals with excessive burping. I also have a history of more than one type of arrhythmia: heavy pounding for a week, continuous, slightly misaligned heart rhythm, supraventricular tachycardia, and dizziness. So I visited a doctor who suspected a stom... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern. Omeprazole causes diarrhea, which may cause hypomagnesemia, but you should not worry as it occurs only in 2 % and causes insignificant hypomagnesemia.Hypomagnesemia sometimes is severe and may cause life-threatening arrh... Read Full »
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