Prilosec Questions

Nexium vs Prilosec: What's the difference between them?

Is omeprazole (Prilosec) bad for your kidneys?

Does Prilosec cause joint, bone and/or muscle pain?

What is the difference between Zantac and Omeprazole for GERD?

I took Omeprazole (generic for Prilosec) for 12 years when I found that I was having some horrible side affects such as Urinary Tract Infections, Sinus Infections, bone pain, shortness of breath, nausea in the morning, etc. I slowly stopped taking the above and am now on Zantac #150 each morning an... read more

Is it OK to take Prilosec long term?

Hi all This is my first post, so I hope I do it right. My question is can I use Prilosec OTC for longer than the 14 days the package says. Last summer I developed a condition where I have indigestion after I eat. Prilosec seemed to take care of it. In November I quit taking it and the syptoms... read more

Omeprazole - should I be taking zantac and prilosec both daily ?

I was prescribed zantac 150 mg twice daily , then was prescribed prilosec Dr 20mg once daily. I was never told to stop the first medication. Should I be taking both ?

Omeprazole - Can Prilosec cause upper back pain?

I was prescribed Omeprazole after having Bariatric surgery (the sleeve). Three days after taking it I woke up with a sore neck.. The next day the pain and soreness was in my shoulders and then upper back. I could hardly lift my right arm..I did not have any shortness of breath.. I was sent to the... read more

How do I take both gabapentine and Prilosec?

My new dr. is starting me on gabapentine 100 mg. for severe, chronic headache (24 yrs+), but I also take Prilosec for stomach ulcer/GERD problems. I don't know how to do both of these and she didn't give any advice. Also, I have a full-time job and am worried about side effects and... read more

My husband is taking prilosec and complaining of dry mouth- bad taste- gas-bloating?

Is anyone else having this problem?

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Anyone else have difficulty swallowing when taking prilosec?

... it is in a slow release form. After some 5 days I experienced great difficulty in swallowing and had pain in my throat.. Has anyone else experienced these symptioms??

Is Two 875 Amoxicillin pills Twice a day safe for adults? This is for sinus infection?

I've had nosebleeds, nasal congestion for over a month - no other symptoms. This dose immediately kicked up my acid reflux so I started prilosec. Should I take this much Amoxicillin or drop it down to half the dose? Dr wants me to take this for 14 days.

I take adderall for ADHD and now experience Indegestion. Is this normal?

l recently went from Ritalin (that caused severe diarrhea) and put on Adderall which works great,but now it is causing me sever indegestion. Is that normal, should I start taking the Prilosec to help with the heartburn?

Can Sucralfate/Prilosec and Sucralfate/Nexium be taken at the same time?

In the morning, I have to take Levothyroxine as soon as I get up per Endocrinologist.Then 30 minutes later, I have been taking Nexium/Sucralfate. The GE dr. did not specify timing and it's difficult to get an answer.Then later, I eat breakfast and take Etodolac. This takes a lot of morning... read more

Omeprazole - How long before prilosec is out of my system?

I took prilosec for 6 weeks. At first it help with my acid reflex but then i start feeling chest palpations and my chest would like someone was stabbing me. So I quit taken and I am still dealing with the palpations and pain . How does it take before it out of my system.