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.
Specific Prilosec Warnings and Precautions. 1  Studies indicate that people who take proton pump inhibitor medications (such as Prilosec) may be at an increased risk for broken bones. 2  The risk appears to be highest for people who take such medications at high doses or for long periods (over a year).