Prilosec main job is to lower the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Most of the health care providers prefer using Prilosec for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or heartburn. If your esophagus is damaged because of stomach acid, Prilosec can help you a lot in healing of erosive esophagitis. According to one study, when used in combination with antibiotics, Prilosec can also treat gastric ulcer caused by infection with H. pylori.
In some cases, people get confused with the symptoms of heartburn, treating it as symptoms of a heart attack. If you experience pain in the chest region or dizziness then consult your health care provider immediately. Stay away from the dose of Prilosec if you are suffering from heart or liver disease. If you are facing difficulty in swallowing and your heartburn has lasted for a period of more than three months, don't use Prilosec. Pregnant women should not take Prilosec, as it can be harmful to an unborn baby.
Prilosec will not give you immediate relief from heartburn symptoms. For the initial two weeks, take the dose of Prilosec only once in a day. Taking more than one tablet in a day can cause serious side effects. Take each dose of Prilosec before eating anything. Store Prilosec away from heat and moisture. If you are not happy with the results you are getting from Prilosec, ask your health care provider to modify the dose routine. Some of the side effects of Prilosec are headache, stomach pain, vomiting, nausea and diarrhea.
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