Are There Any Side Effects to Prilosec?
PRILOSEC can cause side effects. Some of these side effects are minor and usually do not require you to stop taking the medicine. Others may be more serious The most common side effects that occur while taking PRILOSEC are headache, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Other side effects that occur less often include dizziness, constipation, back pain, skin rash, feeling of weakness, cough, and cold symptoms. There are other side effects that have been reported during treatment with PRILOSEC. These side effects are less common, but some could be serious or even fatal. Discuss with us the risks versus the benefits of this treatment. For a complete listing of all the side effects that have been reported with the use of PRILOSEC, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider for a copy of the Professional Package Insert, and ask him or her to explain it to you.
