Brand Name: Prilosec

Generic Name: Omeprazole

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Brand Name: Prilosec

Most Common Medical Uses
Omeprazole is used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or heartburn), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid production. Omeprazole may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.

How to Take This Medication
Take omeprazole exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water. Omeprazole is usually taken before a meal. Follow your doctor's instructions. The pellets should not be chewed or crushed.

Possible Side Effects
If you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives), stop taking omeprazole and seek emergency medical attention. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take omeprazole and talk to your doctor if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, or headache; diarrhea, increased gas, or bloating; or itching. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Precautions
There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities while taking omeprazole, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Drug Interactions
Before taking omeprazole, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines warfarin (Coumadin); digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps); a medicine for insomnia or anxiety such as diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (Ativan), temazepam (Restoril), clorazepate (Tranxene), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), and others; cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); • You may not be able to take omeprazole, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with omeprazole. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember if it is within an hour or so of your scheduled time. If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.

Notes
Continue taking omeprazole even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the condition is fully treated. Do not share omeprazole with others for whom it was not prescribed, since they may have a problem that is not effectively treated by this drug.