What You Should Know About Prilosec
If you have taken Prilosec for 14 days and you need to take it again, you should wait for 4 months to pass before you begin another 14 day treatment. If you need to treat your heartburn before that time, you should consult with a doctor. Keep in mind that heartburn symptoms are often confused with the beginning symptoms for a heart attack. If you experience a heavy feeling, chest pain, dizziness, sweating, pain spreading to the shoulder and arm, nausea, vomiting and a general sick feeling, you should go to the emergency room immediately.
Considerations
You should not use Prilosec if you are allergic to omeprazole. If you have liver disease or heart disease, you should ask your pharmacist or doctor about using this medicine. Make sure you use your medicine or medicines as instructed by your doctor. You should not use Prilosec without a doctor's advice if you have pain or trouble with swallowing, black or bloody stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds or blood, heartburn that lasts for 3 months or longer, frequent chest pain, heartburn with wheezing, unexplained weight loss, nausea, vomiting or stomach pain.
Can I Take Prilosec If I Am Pregnant?
Researchers do not know if Prilosec is dangerous to an unborn baby. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, tell your doctor. The medicine can pass into the breast milk and it may harm a baby, so you should not use this medicine if you are breast-feeding without talking to your doctor. You should not give Prilosec to a child without a doctor's advice.
Can I Overdose On Prilosec?
If you think you have used too much medicine, you should get treated at the emergency room. You can call your local Poison Control Center or 911 if you think you have overdosed. Symptoms of a Prilosec overdose include drowsiness, fast heartbeat, blurred vision, nausea, headaches, vomiting, headache or dry mouth.
What Should I Avoid When Taking Prilosec?
You should follow your doctor's orders when taking Prilosec. You may need to avoid eating certain foods, drinking certain beverages or activity while you use this medicine.
Prilosec Side Effects
You should seek emergency medical help if you have symptoms of an allergic reaction when you take Prilosec. These symptoms include difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, face, tongue or throat. Less serious side effects include stomach pain, gas, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or headache. This is not a full list of side effects. If you need medical advice for side effects, contact your doctor. You can report your side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.