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Is there any chance of prilosec causing weight gain?
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Yes: Could increase apetite resulting in more calorie consumption.
Answered 3/28/2014
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The drug itself: Does not cause weight gain, but if your stomach is not bothering you, you may eat more.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Indirectly...: As your stomach inflammation heals with prilosec, your appetite should improve, and hence some weight (desired or not).
Answered 9/28/2016
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