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Just started taking prilosec and then i didn't take it for 4 again is there any side effects?
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Prilosec S.E.'s: Prilosec is a very well tolerated medication, but in the short term it can cause a number of dose-dependent side effects including commonly headache and diarhea. Longer term use carries other consequences (please see my earlier answer on this topic in healthtap).
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