OK, so at what age is someone considered elderly? In the newspaper, many people of various ages are described that way. This question came from a different reader on the same wavelength.
Common side effects of Prilosec and Zantac that are similar include diarrhea, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Side effects of Prilosec that are different from Zantac include rash and dizziness. Side effects of Zantac that are different from Prilosec include constipation, fatigue, and insomnia.
A: Prilosec (omeprazole) is classified as a proton pump inhibitor. Prilosec is approved for the treatment of duodenal ulcers, heartburn, symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), erosive esophagitis, hypersecretory conditions, and for the treatment of H. pylori.ERD happens when acid from the stomach flows backward into the esophagus (the tube between the throat and the stomach). It can cause heartburn and injure the esophagus. Prilosec is also used to treat erosive esophagitis and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (a condition in which the stomach produces too much acid).