Question 1

what is the difference between zegerid otc and prilosec otc?

Accepted Answer

Antacaid: Zegerid otc contains sodium bicarbonate which is an antacid in addition to Omeprazole which is in both.

Question 2

will taking an otc medicine such as prilosec or zegerid interfere with prescription meds such as metformin?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Otc Prilosec et. Al. Will change the acidity of the stomach.  Some rx meds need the acid to be absorbed.  Take the Prilosec alone at bedtime.  Take any and all other meds at least 2 hours before or the next morning.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

can prilosec cause low iron?

Accepted Answer

: I have read no reports to that effect &amp; can see no reason that it would. I would look to other issues before using this as a cause.

Question 6

can you safely take prilosec with eliquis ?

Accepted Answer

: There is no known interaction of the two. So yes.

Question 7

can you take the 500 mg ashwagandha with prilosec?

Accepted Answer

Interactions: There is not clear negative interaction between Prilosec and ashwagandha, but keep in mind that there isn't much information about ashwagandha in general.  Take note of any new symptoms and try to add only 1 medication at a time.

Question 8

gastritis- do i take prilosec once or twice a day?

Accepted Answer

DEPENDS: If it is a pretty nasty case you may need twice a day otherwise once a day is fine.

Question 9

what  is the difference between prilosec and zantec?

Accepted Answer

Prilosec - Zantac (ranitidine): Prilosec is a drug in the class called proton pump inhibitors.  Drugs in this class shut down the production of stomach acid.
Zantac, pepcid, and tagamet are in the drug class called histamine-2 receptor blockers.  These drugs block the effect of histamine on receptors in the stomach which produce acid.  
Prilosec is much more potent than zantac (ranitidine) but zantac (ranitidine) has a faster onset of action.

Question 10

how long does omeprazole (prilosec) take to help you?

Accepted Answer

3 days: It typically takes a few days to become active. Full effects usually longer, on the order of 2-4 weeks.

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