Prilosec Uses? This medication blocks acid in the stomach. It is used to treat
ulcers, esophagitis and conditions due to high acid secretion. Prilosec Directions? This medication is taken by mouth usually once a day one hour
before a meal as directed. In certain conditions the medication may
be prescribed twice a day. Swallow the capsules whole. Do not open,
crush or chew them unless you have esophageal (throat) Problems or
have difficulty swallowing in which case you may take the drug after
opening the capsules and sprinkling over soft, easy-to-swallow foods
like applesauce and swallowing small amounts without chewing. Take
this as prescribed. Do not increase your dose, take this more often
than directed or stop taking this without first consulting your
doctor. Significantly less drug will be absorbed if taken after a
meal rather than before eating. Prilosec Side Effects? Nausea or stomach pain may occur. If these effects continue or
become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor of you
develop diarrhea, rapid heartbeat, muscle pain, chest pain, changes
in stool color, stomach pain, breathing trouble mood changes or
vision changes. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but
seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an
allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or
trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor or pharmacist. Prilosec Warnings? Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription
medication you may take including sucralfate, iron, theophylline,
ampicillin, digoxin, or ketoconazole. Do not start or stop any
medication without doctor or pharmacist approval. This drug may
cause an allergic reaction in patients with a history of sensitivity
to the following: Omeprazole/Lansoprazole. Prilosec Drug Interactions? Sucralfate (Carafate), which is also used to treat stomach
conditions, will decrease the amount of Prevacid that is absorbed
through the stomach. Prevacid should be taken at least 30 minutes
before sucralfate to prevent an interaction. Some other medications
such as ketoconazole (Nizoral), ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen),
digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps), and iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon,
Femiron) may have decreased effects because Prevacid hinders their
absorption from the stomach. Tell your doctor if you are taking any
of these medications. Prilosec Missed Dose? Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. 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. Prilosec Storage? Store it at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Anything Else I Should Know About Prilosec? Prevacid decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Prevacid is used to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers,
erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid), and
other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison
syndrome.
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