He states that his signs of GERD have resolved after starting therapy four weeks ago. Common side effects of Prilosec include fever, cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, stomach pain, gas, nausea, vomiting, mild diarrhea, or headache. L.G.’s new onset of abdominal pain and vomiting could be related to Prilosec since it was started with the initiation of this medication. Therefore, the dosage should be reduced and the patient should follow-up in two weeks to evaluate if the symptoms have resolved, worsened, or has remained the same. Prilosec has many potential drug interactions. These drugs include bosentan, cilostazol, clopidogrel, cyclosporine, diazepam, digoxin, disulfiram, iron, methotrexate, St. John's wort, tacrolimus, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, warfarin, diuretics, and anticonvulsants. Currently, L.G. is not taking any other medications; therefore he is not presently at risk for drug interaction effects. However, since he has a history excess stomach acid, he is at risk for H. Pylori infections. In the case of an H. pylori infection, he must be prescribed antibiotics with caution since drug interactions with Prilosec are
He states that his signs of GERD have resolved after starting therapy four weeks ago. Common side effects of Prilosec include fever, cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, stomach pain, gas, nausea, vomiting, mild diarrhea, or headache. L.G.’s new onset of abdominal pain and vomiting could be related to Prilosec since it was started with the initiation of this medication. Therefore, the dosage should be reduced and the patient should follow-up in two weeks to evaluate if the symptoms have resolved, worsened, or has remained the same. Prilosec has many potential drug interactions. These drugs include bosentan, cilostazol, clopidogrel, cyclosporine, diazepam, digoxin, disulfiram, iron, methotrexate, St. John's wort, tacrolimus, antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, warfarin, diuretics, and anticonvulsants. Currently, L.G. is not taking any other medications; therefore he is not presently at risk for drug interaction effects. However, since he has a history excess stomach acid, he is at risk for H. Pylori infections. In the case of an H. pylori infection, he must be prescribed antibiotics with caution since drug interactions with Prilosec are