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I take 20mg prilosec once a day before bed time. that's what i was prescribed. now i'm suppost to switch it to morning does this pill causecloudy head?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

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Not usually: Most people do not have any real issues w/prilosec that relate to mental function, and many take it twice daily.

Answered 2/7/2013

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A member asked:

I take 20mg prilosec once a day before bed time. that's what i was prescribed. now i'm suppost to switch it to morning does this pill causecloudy head?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Alves answered

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