Question 1

is expired prilosec ok to take?

Accepted Answer

Expired Med Use: Pharmaceutical manufacturers issue expiration dates that insures potency, use after that date, there is no guarantee that there is sufficient medication to control your symptoms.

Question 2

is prilosec a well tolerated pill?

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Prilosec: Well tolerated yes may cause diarrhea in some prolonged use can contribute to osteoporosis. Can mask serious disease like cancer.

Question 3

ok to take prilosec every other day?

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

Question 4

could u take geri-lanta with prilosec?

Accepted Answer

Yes for a short time: Geri-lanta (aluminum/magnesium/simethecone) is  indicated for upset stomach, heartburn bloating/gas. It works on neutralizing acid in the stomach. Prilosec(omeprazole) suppress acid production.Take ger-lanta after meals/at bedtime as needed for 1-2 weeks and Prilosec 30 minutes before breakfast for at most 2 weeks. If symptoms persist/worsen see a doctor. Side effects headache/diarrhea/constipation.

Question 5

is it okay to take align with prilosec?

Accepted Answer

Yes: no known negative interaction with H2 blockers and probiotics

Question 6

can you take prilosec and pepid tohether?

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You can: The two medicines work in a different way but for the same purpose . I would not recommend for you to take both of them since you can take care of your problem with one of them whether you have gerd , peptic ulcer disease . There is step up and step down approach of treatment for GI condition the two medications are used . Omeprazole is stronger and more effective then Pepcid (famotidine) . Try Pepcid (famotidine)  first.

Question 7

is there anything i take along with my prilosec?

Accepted Answer

Not Clear: Are you taking Prilosec for acid reflux disease.
It works about 90%.
In a small group we have to double the dose, means take 2 pills 20 mg each 30 minues before breakfast.
Not better see a specialist.

Question 8

can i take prilosec at night instead of morning?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Prilosec works best when taken before a meal and not when fasting.

Question 9

how long would prilosec (omerprazole) take to work?

Accepted Answer

It is pretty quick: Prilosec is a potent ppi drug which stops production of stomach acid within a matter of 2-3 hours. So in that regard you should have relief of acid symptoms within one or two days but you have to continue taking it for several days to 6-8 weeks depending on your symptoms., to obtain maximum benefit.

Question 10

how long does it take for prilosec to start working?

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PPI: This medication is a proton pump inhibitor and at its max effectiveness it will inhibit 66% of your acid secretion after five days. This medication is not useful to take on as needed basis, and if you do so, it can cause rebound acidity. In short, five days for it to start working at it's peak potential.

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