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Possible food and drug interactions
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to c
hange the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking Prilosec, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:
- Anticoagulants (blood thinners) or
- Diazepam (e.g., Valium) or
- Phenytoin (e.g., Dilantin)¡XUse with Prilosec may cause high blood levels of these medicines, which may increase the cha
ce of side effects
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Symptoms of overdose
Blurred vision; confusion; drowsiness; dryness of mouth; fast or irregular heartbeat; flushing ; general feeling of discomfort or illness; headache; increased sweating; nausea
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What side effects can this medication cause?
When taken with Biaxin, side effects also may include:
- Flu symptoms, nasal inflammation, sore throat, taste alteration, tongue discoloration
When taken with amoxicillin and Biaxin, sid
e effects also may include:
- Diarrhea, headache, taste alteration
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Precautions Before Using This Medicine
Allergies¡XTell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to Prilosec. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, prese
vatives, or dyes.
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Why is this drug prescribed?
Prilosec is used to prevent ulcers and to treat other conditions where the stomach produces too much acid. It decreases the amount of acid made in the stomach.
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How should this medicine be used?
Prilosec works best when taken before meals. It can be taken with an antacid.
The capsule should be swallowed whole. It should not be opened, chewed, or crushed.
If you have diffic
ulty swallowing capsules, you can empty the contents of the Prilosec capsule onto a tablespoonful of applesauce, mix, and swallow with a glass of cool water. Use cool, soft applesauce and do not chew
or crush the pellets. Use the mixture immediately. Do not store it for future use.
Avoid excessive amounts of caffeine while taking this drug.
It may take several days for Prilosec
to begin relieving stomach pain. Be sure to continue taking the drug exactly as prescribed even if it seems to have no effect.
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