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.
Prilosec may increase the level of cilostazol in the blood. If you must take these two medications together, your healthcare provider should consider lowering your cilostazol dosage (to perhaps 50 mg twice daily). Prilosec may increase the level of citalopram in your blood, perhaps increasing your risk of citalopram side effects.