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Prilosec (acid reflux)
Prilosec (Fluoxetine) is used to treat ulcers,
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or heartburn), and other conditions
involving excessive stomach acid production. Prilosec decreases
the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Prilosec (Acid Reflux)
Prilosec – (Omeprazole)
What is Prilosec?
Prilosec decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Prilosec
is used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or
heartburn), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid
production.
What are the most common side effects of Prilosec?
Continue to take Prilosec and talk to your doctor if you experience
drowsiness, dizziness, or headache diarrhea, increased gas, or bloating;
or itching. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems
unusual or that is especially bothersome. If you experience an allergic
reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling
of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives), stop taking Prilosec and
seek emergency medical attention. Other, less serious side effects
may be more likely to occur. Side effects other than those listed
here may also occur.
How do I take Prilosec ?
Prilosec is usually taken before a meal. Take Prilosec with a full
glass(8 oz) of water. Always follow your physician’s instructions.
What if I miss a dose of Prilosec ?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is
almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only
the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of
this medication unless your doctor directs otherwise.
Are there any drug interactions with Prilosec
?
Before taking Prilosec, tell your doctor if you are taking any of
the following medicines:
a medicine for insomnia or anxiety such as diazepam
(Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (Ativan), temazepam (Restoril),
clorazepate (Tranxene), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), and others,
warfarin (Coumadin),
digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps),
cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); phenytoin (Dilantin); theophylline
(Theo-Dur, Theochron, Theolair, Elixophyllin, Slo-Phyllin, others,
itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral); ampicillin (Omnipen,
Principen),
iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others).
Is there any additional information about Prilosec that I should
know?
Before taking Prilosec, tell your doctor if you have ever had any
type of liver disease. You may not be able to take Prilosec, or
you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring. It is
not known whether Prilosec passes into breast milk. Do not take
Prilosec without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding
a baby.
How do I store Prilosec ?
Store Prilosec at room temperature away from moisture and
heat. Always keep all prescriptions out of reach of children.
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