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Before Using This Medicine
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of Prilosec. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Liver disease or a history of liver dis
ease¡XThis condition may cause Prilosec to build up in the body
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Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication
If Prilosec is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Prilosec with the
following:
- Ampicillin-containing drugs such as Unasyn
- Cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral)
- Diazepam (Valium)
- Disulfiram (Antabuse)
- Iron
- Ketoconazole (Nizora
l)
- Phenytoin (Dilantin)
- Warfarin (Coumadin)
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Description
Prilosec is used to treat certain conditions in which there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease, a condition in which t
he acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus. Sometimes Prilosec is used in combination with antibiotics to treat ulcers associated with infection caused by the H. pylori bacteria (germ).<
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Prilosec is also used to treat Zollinger-Ellison disease, a condition in which the stomach produces too much acid.
Prilosec is also used to treat dyspepsia, a condition that causes s
our stomach, belching, heart burn, or indigestion.
Prilosec works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
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How should you take this medication?
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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Overdosage
Overdose with Prilosec has been rare, but any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.
Symptoms of Prilosec o
verdose may include:
- Blurred vision, confusion, drowsiness, dry mouth, flushing, headache, nausea, rapid heartbeat, sweating, vomiting
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Possible Side Effect
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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