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Prilosec

Prilosec

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Brands

Losec • Nozer • Corpocid • Probitor • Omiloc • Omez • Prilosec OTC • Lokit • Altosec

Generic Drug

Omeprazole

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
2.8
4 reviews
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Headache
Fever
Flatulence
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Passing gas

Serious

Diarrhea
Liver dysfunction

Treats

GERD
Condition
H. pylori infection (helicobacter pylori)
Condition
Duodenal ulcer
Condition
Esophagitis
Condition

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Is expired Prilosec ok to take?

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Is Prilosec a well tolerated pill?

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A 41-year old asked:

Ok to take Prilosec every other day?

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A 34-year old male asked:

Could u take geri-lanta with prilosec?

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Is it okay to take align with prilosec?

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A 38-year old asked:

Can you take Prilosec and pepid tohether?

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A 31-year old asked:

Is there anything I take along with my prilosec?

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A 37-year old asked:

Can i take Prilosec at night instead of morning?

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A 45-year old asked:

How long would Prilosec (omerprazole) take to work?

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A 21-year old asked:

How long does it take for Prilosec to start working?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Can i take prilosec twice a day? like every twelve hours?

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A 31-year old male asked:

What is the danger in taking Prilosec for longer than 14 days?

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A 25-year old male asked:

I may have accidentally took 2 prilosec today instead of just 1. Is this bad or no?

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A 30-year old female asked:

Do I have to wait exactly 12 hrs to take my next dose of prilosec? I take 2 20 mg a day

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A female asked:

I just found out Im not suppose to take Prilosec as much as I do, what is the alternative?

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A 63-year old asked:

If cutting back from two Prilosec tablets to one a day, is it best to take it in the morning or evening?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is it considered a dangerous overdose if I take my perscription Prilosec 20 mg 3 times a day instead of once?

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A 25-year old male asked:

Is hypomagnesia common in people who take prilosec daily for many years? Or is this rare even with long term use?

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A 74-year old female asked about a 50-year old male:

Cn not enough acidity in body cause u 2 exerience health problems.After getting off Prilosec he feels 100 percent better.

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A 32-year old female asked:

I take Prilosec daily. Is there something else i can take that will be more healthy but will help in the same way? If i don't take it i hurt a lot.

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A 21-year old female asked:

I think I took 2 of my Prilosec doses today! Will I hurt myself? Is a total of 40 mg an overdose of prilosec? I only take 20mg! I Forgot and took 2.

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A 34-year old female asked:

Can Prilosec cause low iron?

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A 27-year old male asked:

Can you safely take Prilosec with Eliquis ?

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A 17-year old male asked:

Can you take the 500 mg ashwagandha with prilosec?

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A 43-year old asked:

Gastritis- do I take Prilosec once or twice a day?

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A 50-year old male asked:

What is the difference between Prilosec and zantec?

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A 46-year old asked:

How long does omeprazole (prilosec) take to help you?

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A female asked:

I am wondering what works better. Prilosec or aciphex?

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A 48-year old asked:

Can you tell me how long do Prilosec side-effects last?

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How do I take Prilosec with levothyoxine in the morning?

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