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.
People have been using Prilosec and its OTC variation to treat stomach acid problems since 1990. However, heartburn sufferers who turned to the drug for relief may experience cases of dementia, kidney disease and kidney failure, according to recent studies.