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A member asked:

I have gerd and 3 weeks ago u started takin prilosec 20mg its been getting worse with severe headache and throwing up. i don't know y?

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See MD: The headache may be the cause of your vomiting not gerd. If it is severe go to the er.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/16/2013

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