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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Prilosec Long-term Use

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Dr.    Prof. Kunal Saha MD

accepted. I spoke with my Gastroenterologist and he recommended Prilosec , however when I look online I see ... day to add up to 40 mg, however that would be 2,200 of the bicarb or should I purchase the... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain MD

I have been taking Prilosec for 5 months now for my stomach and I am having real pain in every joint..could this be caused by the Prilosec? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf MD

I have been taking prilosec for a month or so as proscribed by my doctor. Recently I stopped taking it and now have lots of stomach aches. Should I resume the regular prilosec dose proscribed ? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman MD

I took 14 day Prilosec , finishing a month ago. Started 2nd 14 day Prilosec 4 days ago and then saw I should have waited 4 months. What problems/ symptoms will I see from this mistake ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Salah Saad Shoman ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.      Ramesh Kumar MD

4 of Prilosec , waiting for Dr. appointment. Would Gaviscon or Pepsid AC be beneficial with the Prilosec? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramesh Kumar ( Gastroenterologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.    Ivan R. Rommstein MD

Can I take prilosec and simthicone at the same time? I just started the prilosec today for nausea ... for the prilosec to take effect, so can I take the simethicone after eating along with the... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Vaddadi Suresh MD

I recently started taking prilosec for serious acid reflux, and shortly thereafter the right side of my abdomen began hurting. This shifted to my lower middle back. I stopped taking the prilosec, and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vaddadi Suresh ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Omer MD

I am taking Prilosec 10 months now. Had gastric lift 10 months ago to remove cancer. Successful ... with regular exercises/sports. 68 yrs of age. Is Prilosec causing my discomfort. Are there friendlier ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Omer ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Shyam B. Kale MD

am not feeling instant results like I did with Prilosec. I know it says 1-4 days to get the full effect, but I like prilosec better. Is it safe to switch over to Prilosec even if I already started ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shyam B. Kale ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Gjustina Loloci MD

I take prilosec 40mg at bedtime and I ve been having a lot of headaches sick at my stomach and ... take my prilosec. Could the prilosec be causing this? I also have a lot of stomach pain. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Gjustina Loloci ( Allergist and Immunologist)