What is Prilosec OTC used to treat? 3
By Nisa Desai, MD, Contributor, and Loren Rabinowitz, MD
You are right to be concerned about continuing on omeprazole (Prilosec) for a
Before taking this medicine
Low vitamin B12 level—pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet, muscle weakness, dizziness, confusion, difficulty concentrating
As Omeprazole can generate more vitamin deficiencies, these people should not consume it as often, so they should be consulted with a specialist before ingesting it
heartburn Tips for Success Symptoms may come back while your body Three Quarters (78%) were taking PPIs for GERD
These medications are most commonly taken as a pill once a day, usually about an hour before breakfast
Unlike prescription Prilosec, Prilosec OTC is safe to treat frequent heartburn
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
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The dose is usually 2 to 3 mcg per kg of body weight per day
In the past, many doctors recommended taking blood pressure medication at night because heart attacks happen most often in the early morning hours
Prilosec dosing will depend on the condition being treated
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases
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