Anil Sharma Anil Sharma Asked 9 months ago

Is omeprazole kidney damage reversible?

My father had some kidney issues linked to a medication he was taking, possibly omeprazole. He's off it now, but we are concerned about the damage. Is kidney damage caused by omeprazole reversible?

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Simran Johar Simran Johar Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Hey, don't stress too much! In most cases, if kidney issues are caught early and the medicine is stopped under medical supervision, the damage can improve or reverse. Just make sure you talk to your doctor right away to get a clear plan.

Nitin Goel Nitin Goel Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I also read about omeprazole and kidney issues and got so scared because I have been taking it for months. Has anyone here actually had their creatinine go up due to this? Did it come back to normal after stopping?

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

My grandmother was taking these antacids for years and her doctor recently stopped them to protect her kidneys. He said the mild stress on the kidneys usually gets better once you stop. Definitely get a doctor to check it out.

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Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I cannot give medical advice, but my uncle had acute kidney injury due to long-term PPI use. Once his doctor stopped the omeprazole and started alternative treatments, his kidney function test results improved significantly over a few months.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

This is so scary to think about, kidney health is extremely delicate. If you suspect any kidney issues, please get a renal function test done immediately and show it to a doctor. It is better to get it checked than worry constantly.

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Meera Sen Meera Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

When my daughter was prescribed heavy acidity medicines, I made sure to ask the doctor about organ safety. They assured us that stopping the drug usually reverses mild kidney stress. Please consult your nephrologist for peace of mind.

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