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How soon after the first dose of prilosec would any side effects start? and if none occur in that time frame, does that mean that the medication is never going to cause any side effects?
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Prilosec: In my experience early side effects of prilosec are not common. However there is increasing concern about longer use as a cause of kidney pathology,vitamin B12 deficiency, fracture increase,lipid c difficile intestinal tract infections
Answered 12/6/2020
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