A Guide To Using Prilosec and How You Can Prevent Heartburn
Prilosec is an over-the-counter medicine that reduces the amount of acid that is created in the stomach. In addition, Prilosec is used to treat the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD and other conditions that result from excess stomach acid. It is also used to heal damage to the esophagus that is caused by stomach acid. Furthermore, Prilosec may be given with antiobiotics when treating gastric ulcer, which is caused by an infection with helicobacter pylori.
Does Prilosec Interact With Other Drugs?
Prilosec may interact with other drugs. Before you take this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking medicines like warfarin, which is a blood-thinning medicine, prescription antifungal or anti-yeast medicine, diazepam, which is an antianxiety medicine and digoxin, which is a heart medicine.
How Should I Take Prilosec?
You should treat your heartburn with one pill of Prilosec per day for 14 days. Take it in the morning before you eat breakfast. Please note that before you take this medicine, you should inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicines or if you have liver disease or heart disease. You may need an adjustment to your dose or special tests before you take this medicine. Make sure you follow the directions and your doctor's orders when you take any medicine to treat your heartburn. Do not take more or extra medicine to treat your symptoms. Keep in mind that your symptoms may disappear quickly and before two weeks have passed. Also, you should take Prilosec once a day and never before 24 hours have passed. Do not take it for more than 14 weeks. Please note that it may take 4 days or so before you receive the full effect.
Heartburn Triggers
Many foods and lifestyle factors can cause heartburn symptoms. If you want to prevent heartburn, you should avoid smoking, wearing restrictive clothing, citrus fruits, spicy foods, chocolate, garlic, onions, fatty foods, tomatoes or tomato-based products, peppermints, black pepper, vinegar, caffeinated or carbonated beverages, and alcoholic drinks. In addition, being overweight and high levels of stress can lead to heartburn, so you should try to keep your weight under control and find ways to reduce your stress levels.
If you are not sure if Prilosec is right for you, talk to your doctor. If you have any questions, you should ask your doctor or nurse. If you want more information about Prilosec, you can ask your pharmacist.