Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor that treats severe stomach acid-related conditions like GERD. Common Prilosec side effects include headache, stomach pain and nausea. Long-term Prilosec use has been linked to kidney damage, bone fractures and other dangerous side effects.

Omeprazole Overdose If you take too much omeprazole, call your local Poison Control Center or seek emergency medical attention right away. If omeprazole is administered by a healthcare provider in a medical setting, it is unlikely that an overdose will occur.

Adults—20 milligrams (mg) once a day before a meal. Your doctor may want you to take omeprazole for more than 8 weeks for certain conditions. Children 1 year of age and older—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.

I have never seen hair loss with Prilosec in any of my patients. The medication listing compendium we use states that hair loss is not a side effect posted for Prilosec.

Nexium, Prilosec and PrevAcid cause similar kidney-damaging effects, and it is important to have your creatinine and kidney function tests done a few times a year if you’re on proton pump inhibitors long-term to ensure that everything is within the normal range.

​What is this medication used for Omeprazole is used to relieve heartburn symptoms associated with stomach acid reflux, treat ulcers in the stomach or intestines and treat hypersecretory conditions (stomach producing too much acid).

No interactions were found between Daily Multi-Vitamins with Minerals and omeprazole. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Taking a high dosage of omeprazole can reduce the levels of clopidogrel in the blood, putting people at risk of blood clots. People taking phenytoin or digoxin and omeprazole together may be at risk of toxicity.

Withdrawal Symptoms Symptoms of omeprazole withdrawal may vary, but scientific studies indicate that some discontinuation symptoms may include: heartburn, which is the most common, indigestion, and acid regurgitation (reflux). Omeprazole withdrawal symptoms are probably due to an increase in stomach acidity.

And depression is a potential side effect of many of them. If you take Prilosec or Zantac for acid reflux, a beta blocker for high blood pressure, or Xanax for anxiety, you may be increasing your risk of depression. More than 200 common medications sold in the U.S. include depression as a potential side effect.