Can i take 2 Prilosec a day

Question 1

If cutting back from two prilosec tablets to one a day, is it best to take it in the morning or evening?

Answer

Am or pm: When do you most commonly have your symptoms - during the day or in the evening? Do you have any untoward side effects of Prilosec like tiredness? Wha... Read More

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Question 2

I take 40mg prilosec a day for acid reflux. i was given 10mg valium in iv at hospital for muscle cramps. i read there is an interaction between the two medications. when can i resume taking prilosec?

Answer

The medications interaction increases Valium levels. How does to relate to your situation, requires more details. Are you still taking IV valium, When... Read More

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Question 3

Is it okay to take the prescribed version of prilosec and drink two cups of coffee with milk daily?

Answer

No interaction: Although the coffee shouldn't interact with this medication, the caffeine in it may flare up acid reflux. See how you feel after your coffee!

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Question 4

I'm out of my prescription omeperzole 40mg the pharmacist said i could take two 20mg prilosec otc at once? would you go along with this?

Answer

Generic: Omeprazole is just the generic name for Prilosec. If you have run out of your prescription it is very reasonable to substitute with Prilosec. And 40 m... Read More

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Question 5

I took prilosec otc around 12pm and i threw up an hour or two later and i thought nothing of it now my stomach burns would it be okay to take another?

Answer

Yes, but...: Yes, would be ok to do once, however may be better off with more immediate relief medicine, like a liquid or chewable antacid.

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Question 6

The doctor told me to take prilosec for 30 days, but most of the prilosec says like two treatments for 14 days or three of 14 days so is it ok todo 30 days versus the 28 days for when you buy the 28 caplets?

Answer

If your doctor will prescribe a proton pump inhibitor, pharmacist will dispense enough for the duration if buying over the counter, you can discuss ... Read More

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Question 7

I have two, large ovarian cysts and i am suppose to take prilosec for my serious gerd problems. i heard it can make more cysts show up. what do i do?

Answer

Unrelated: GERD and Prilosec are not related to ovarian cysts.

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Question 8

Do i have to wait exactly 12 hrs to take my next dose of prilosec? i take 2 20 mg a day

Answer

Usually not exactly: Patients should try to take the pills 12 hours apart, but in real life, people probably take them 10-14 hours apart. If a patient's doctor feels takin... Read More

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Question 9

Ok to take prilosec every other day?

Answer

Yes: As long as it works for you. Consider taking magnesium supplement since Prilosec may reduce absorption of this mineral

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Question 10

Can i take prilosec twice a day? like every twelve hours?

Answer

Varies: The usual adult dosage of prilosec for duodenal ulcer is 20 mg orally once a day for 4 weeks. For other conditions the recommended dose may vary. The ... Read More

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Can i take 2 Prilosec a day

If cutting back from two prilosec tablets to one a day, is it best to take it in the morning or evening?

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I take 40mg prilosec a day for acid reflux. i was given 10mg valium in iv at hospital for muscle cramps. i read there is an interaction between the two medications. when can i resume taking prilosec?

Is it okay to take the prescribed version of prilosec and drink two cups of coffee with milk daily?

I'm out of my prescription omeperzole 40mg the pharmacist said i could take two 20mg prilosec otc at once? would you go along with this?

I took prilosec otc around 12pm and i threw up an hour or two later and i thought nothing of it now my stomach burns would it be okay to take another?

The doctor told me to take prilosec for 30 days, but most of the prilosec says like two treatments for 14 days or three of 14 days so is it ok todo 30 days versus the 28 days for when you buy the 28 caplets?

I have two, large ovarian cysts and i am suppose to take prilosec for my serious gerd problems. i heard it can make more cysts show up. what do i do?

Do i have to wait exactly 12 hrs to take my next dose of prilosec? i take 2 20 mg a day

Ok to take prilosec every other day?

Can i take prilosec twice a day? like every twelve hours?

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