Prilosec

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Curling Ulcer, Heartburn + 15 more
Treatment
15 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Prilosec

What is Prilosec

OmeprazoleThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryOmeprazole is a medication used to reduce the production of stomach acid in patients with gastrointestinal disorders. The drug was the first of its kind to be introduced in 1989 and is commonly used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcer disease. It has been proven to be effective and well-tolerated by both children and adults and is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for gastric acid related disorders.
Prilosecis the brand name
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Prilosec Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Prilosec
Omeprazole
1990
669

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Omeprazole, otherwise called Prilosec, is approved by the FDA for 15 uses which include Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome and Gastric Ulcer .
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Helps manage Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Heartburn
Helps manage Heartburn
Stomach Ulcer
Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
multiple endocrine adenomas
Duodenal Ulcer
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Used to treat Helicobacter Pylori Infection in combination with Amoxicillin
Heartburn
Helps manage Heartburn
Heartburn
Erosive Esophagitis
Healing
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Adenoma
Curling Ulcer

Effectiveness

How Prilosec Affects PatientsThis drug reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach. It usually starts to work within an hour, and its effect increases with repeat daily dosing, reaching its peak after four days. Taking this drug can also increase the levels of gastrin, a hormone which can affect certain medical tests. Long-term use has not been linked to any changes in the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, or respiratory system. It also does not appear to have an effect on thyroid function, blood sugar levels, or other hormones.
How Prilosec works in the bodyHydrochloric acid (HCl) is naturally produced by stomach cells and helps create an acidic environment in the stomach. Omeprazole is a drug used to reduce the amount of HCl produced in the stomach, which helps reduce symptoms of stomach distress. It works by blocking the enzyme responsible for producing HCl, so that less acid is produced. This effect can last up to 36 hours. Omeprazole is also used to treat infections caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). H. pylori grows best in an acidic environment, so by raising the stomach

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended dosage of Prilosec is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, such as Stomach Ulcer, Heartburn and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. The magnitude of dosage also relies upon the delivery technique delineated in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Heartburn
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
hypersecretory conditions
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Mastocytosis, Systemic
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Osteoarthritis
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Prophylaxis of NSAID gastric ulceration
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Curling Ulcer
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Adenoma
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Stomach Ulcer
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Heartburn
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Erosive Esophagitis
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Rheumatoid Arthritis
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Stomach Ulcer
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Ankylosing Spondylitis
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Gastroesophageal Reflux
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Healing
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Peptic Ulcer
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral

Warnings

Prilosec Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Omeprazole may interact with Pulse Frequency
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Omeprazole may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Prilosec.
Common Prilosec Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be increased when combined with Omeprazole.
Acalabrutinib
Major
The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be increased when combined with Omeprazole.
Alectinib
Major
The metabolism of Alectinib can be increased when combined with Omeprazole.
Aminophylline
Major
The metabolism of Aminophylline can be increased when combined with Omeprazole.
Amoxapine
Major
The metabolism of Amoxapine can be decreased when combined with Omeprazole.
Prilosec Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe toxic dose of oral omeprazole in mice is 4000mg/kg and 2210mg/kg in rats. Overdosing on this drug may cause confusion, drowsiness, blurred vision, fast heartbeat, nausea, sweating, flushing, headache, and a dry mouth. In studies, rats given high doses of omeprazole developed gastric carcinoid tumors and abnormal cells in their stomachs. The drug was also found to have a positive effect on chromosomal aberrations in a few tests. It is unknown if omeprazole is present in breast milk or what its effects would be, so benefits
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Prilosec Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Prilosec?

96 active trials are currently being conducted to assess the potential of Prilosec in treating Rheumatoid Arthritis, Acid-mediated Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Curling Ulcer.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
54 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1
Gastroesophageal Reflux
0 Actively Recruiting
Prophylaxis of NSAID gastric ulceration
0 Actively Recruiting
Mastocytosis, Systemic
0 Actively Recruiting
hypersecretory conditions
0 Actively Recruiting
Heartburn
11 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 4
Stomach Ulcer
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Not Applicable
Erosive Esophagitis
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Ankylosing Spondylitis
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable
Stomach Ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
Heartburn
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
0 Actively Recruiting
Osteoarthritis
0 Actively Recruiting
Curling Ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
Peptic Ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
Adenoma
0 Actively Recruiting
Healing
0 Actively Recruiting

Prilosec Reviews: What are patients saying about Prilosec?

5Patient Review
8/26/2020
Prilosec for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
This drug provided me instant relief from a very bad case of GERD. I've been taking it for two weeks now and have only experienced mild side effects. If these don't get worse, I would say this is a miracle drug.
5Patient Review
3/14/2021
Prilosec for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
This treatment is effective and does what it's supposed to do.
5Patient Review
4/11/2021
Prilosec for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
I have been taking this medication for about a year to treat my GERD, and it has worked wonderfully. I am now able to drink coffee without any issues, whereas before I would have to rush to the bathroom within 10-15 minutes of drinking it.
5Patient Review
8/26/2020
Prilosec for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
I had a very severe case of GERD and this drug provided immediate relief. I've been taking it for two weeks now with only mild side effects. If the side effects don't get worse, I would say that this is a miracle drug.
5Patient Review
4/11/2021
Prilosec for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
I've had great success in treating my esophageal acid reflux with this medication. I'm now able to drink coffee without any issues, where before it would come right back up.
5Patient Review
11/12/2020
Prilosec for Heartburn
I did experience some dizziness and it took about 4 days to start lessening the nausea. However, I am very pleased with this treatment overall.
5Patient Review
11/12/2020
Prilosec for Heartburn
I did experience some dizziness and it took about four days for the nausea to start subsiding.
5Patient Review
3/14/2021
Prilosec for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
This medication is effective.
2.3Patient Review
10/3/2022
Prilosec for Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
I noticed an initial improvement after starting this medication, but after five days I started feeling silly and unfocused. Additionally, I developed chest and back pain. Thankfully, these symptoms all subsided within two days of no longer taking the medication.
2.3Patient Review
10/3/2022
Prilosec for Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
At first it was effective but after five days I started feeling silly and experiencing chest and back pain. After two days of not taking the medication, I definitely noticed an improvement.
1Patient Review
6/22/2022
Prilosec for Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion
I took this drug for two weeks and it turned me into a different person. I was anxious, depressed, and felt tingling and sadness. I'm off the drug now, but I wonder how long the side effects will last.
1Patient Review
6/22/2022
Prilosec for Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion
This drug turned me into a different person. I felt anxiety, depression, tingling and sadness while taking it for two weeks. I've been off the drug for five days now and I'm wondering how long the side effects will last.
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Patient Q&A Section about prilosec

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is Prilosec used to treat?

"Prilosec OTC is a medication used to treat heartburn that occurs frequently, defined as heartburn occurring two or more days per week. Heartburn is caused by stomach contents backing up into the esophagus, and is characterized by a burning sensation in the chest."

Answered by AI

Is it OK to take Prilosec every day?

"To use Prilosec OTC, take one pill every day for 14 days. Do not take more than one pill every day or more than every 4 months unless a doctor tells you to."

Answered by AI

What is the difference between omeprazole and Prilosec?

"Omeprazole (Prilosec) is a medication that is cheap and generic that is available both over the counter and with a prescription. It belongs to a class of medications known as proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) and is one of the most popular medications in the United States. It is used to treat heartburn, reflux disease (GERD), and ulcers."

Answered by AI

Why you should not take Prilosec?

"The dangers of taking Prilosec include an increased risk of kidney disease and long-term kidney damage. In a study of 125,000 PPI users over a five year period, researchers found that kidney problems often developed silently. Half of the people who developed chronic kidney damage had never had any kidney problems before taking PPIs."

Answered by AI

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