Prilosec Side Effects
Prilosec OTC (What is Prilosec) Delayed-Release capsules may have side effects, however most of the patients treated with Prilosec experienced have no, or minor, side effects. Some of the most common Prilosec side effects are: diarrhea, headache, gas, nausea, stomach pain and vomiting. If the below mentioned Prilosec side effects persist then please seek immediate medical attention: Severe allergic reactions ( which includes rash; difficulty in breathing; hives; itching; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); severe diarrhea; unusual tiredness; bone pain; chest pain; dark urine; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; severe stomach pain or cramps; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; unusual bruising or bleeding; vision changes; yellowing of the eyes or skin. The above mentioned Prilosec side effects if experienced should be attended to with immediate respect.
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Hypersensitivity reactions that may occur include: urticaria; fever; fatigue; anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, angioedema, bronchospasm, interstitial nephritis, pain; malaise
Prilosec side effects such as Endocrine include Gynecomastia
Cardiovascular side effects experienced include: Chest pain or angina, peripheral edema, tachycardia, palpitations, bradycardia, , elevated blood pressure.
Metabolism and Nutritional disorders experienced include: Weight gain, Hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia
Gastrointestinal side effects include: Pancreatitis (some fatal), mucosal atrophy of the tongue, anorexia, irritable colon, fecal discoloration, esophageal candidiasis, stomatitis, abdominal swelling and dry mouth. During treatment with omeprazole, gastric fundic gland polyps have been noted rarely which might appear to be reversible when therapy is stopped. Gastroduodenal carcinoids have been reported in patients with ZE syndrome when treated with Prilosec on a long term basis.
Prilosec side effects experienced by patients with liver disease include: liver necrosis (some fatal), hepatic failure (some fatal), alkaline phosphatase, hepatic encephalopathy hepatocellular disease, cholestatic disease, mixed hepatitis, jaundice, and elevations of liver function tests [ALT, AST, GGT, and bilirubin]
Prilosec side effects to the skin: Severe generalized skin reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, alopecia; toxic epidermal necrolysis (some fatal) and erythema multiforme; photosensitivity; hyperhidrosis, urticaria; skin rash and inflammation; pruritus; petechiae; purpura; dry skin
Though most of the possible Prilosec side effects have been listed above, this may not be the complete list of Prilosec side effects that may contact/visit your health care provider / doctor for further assistance and clarifications related to Prilosec side effects.
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