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 breakthrough drug introduced in 1990 for ulcers, esophagitis, and gastric reflux disease, prescription Prilosec soon swamped its top-selling predecessor, Zantac. From 1997 through 2000, Prilosec was the best-selling drug in America, and #2 in 1996 and 2001.he Prilosec OTC package insert also omits several subtle, yet important side effects including joint, muscle, or leg pains. These side effects are infrequent, but can be troublesome, especially if they are mistaken for arthritis or myalgia and then treated with additional drugs.