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Will Prilosec OTC work as well as the prescription strength Prilosec?

April 26, 2017OTC prescription Prilosec strength

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Will Prilosec OTC work as well as the prescription strength Prilosec?

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Both prescription Prilosec and Prilosec OTC contain the same active ingredient, omeprazole, which effectively stops acid production. Prescription Prilosec treats diseases that require diagnosis and supervision by a doctor. Prilosec OTC treats only symptoms of frequent heartburn. Used as directed, Prilosec OTC will not treat the conditions that prescription Prilosec treats.