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prilosec
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is prilosec?
Generic Name: omeprazole
Other Brand Names:
Prilosec OTC, omeprazole
Omeprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Omeprazole is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other
conditions caused by excess stomach acid. Omeprazole is also used to promote healing of erosive
esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).
Omeprazole may also be given together with antibiotics to treat gastric ulcer caused by infection
with helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).
Omeprazole may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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I have been prescribed OMEPRAZOLE 20 mg capsule for my gastro problem, i.e keep burping and...
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- Sep 18, 2009
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- Aug 28, 2009
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- Jul 16, 2009
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I guess I didn't sleep well? Well actually I should fill out yesterday's journal becau...
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