Prilosec (Omeprazole) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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Prilosec Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Prilosec)?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Prilosec)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, blurred vision, fast heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, sweating, headache, or dry mouth.

What should I avoid while taking omeprazole (Prilosec)?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity while you are using omeprazole.

What other drugs will affect omeprazole (Prilosec)?

Before taking omeprazole, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs:

a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
clopidogrel (Plavix);
diazepam (Valium);
disulfiram (Antabuse);
cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune);
tacrolimus (Prograf);
phenytoin (Dilantin);
ketoconazole (Nizoral), voriconazole (Vfend);
ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen);
HIV or AIDS medications such as atazanavir (Reyataz), nelfinavir (Viracept), saquinavir (Invirase); or
iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with omeprazole. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about omeprazole.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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