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 OTC, which contains the active ingredient omeprazole magnesium, is one of these medications that is commonly prescribed. Nexium, or esomeprazole, Aciphex, and Prevacid are all forms of the generic omeprazole. While these drugs can cause joint pain, many patients will not experience this side effect.