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PRILOSEC OTC: 534 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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534
Total FAERS Reports
1 (0.2%)
Deaths Reported
53
Hospitalizations
534
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
5
Life-Threatening
41
Disabilities

First Report: 1987 · Latest Report: 20140510

What Are the Most Common PRILOSEC OTC Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
118 reports (22.1%)
#2 Most Reported
Dyspepsia
94 reports (17.6%)
#3 Most Reported
Intentional product misuse
75 reports (14.0%)

All PRILOSEC OTC Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug ineffective 118 22.1% 1 11
Dyspepsia 94 17.6% 0 7
Intentional product misuse 75 14.0% 0 5
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease 68 12.7% 0 8
Osteoporosis 61 11.4% 0 37
Drug dose omission 56 10.5% 0 9
Abdominal pain upper 53 9.9% 0 5
Off label use 49 9.2% 0 7
Diarrhoea 47 8.8% 0 7
Nausea 39 7.3% 0 0
Malaise 38 7.1% 1 7
Bone disorder 37 6.9% 0 22
Arthritis 35 6.6% 0 20
Multiple fractures 35 6.6% 0 20
Incorrect drug administration duration 30 5.6% 0 0
Abdominal discomfort 29 5.4% 1 3
Inappropriate schedule of drug administration 29 5.4% 0 0
Fall 28 5.2% 0 16
Condition aggravated 27 5.1% 0 0
Depression 27 5.1% 0 14

Who Reports PRILOSEC OTC Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Average age: 59.3 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is PRILOSEC OTC Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2000 3 0 1
2001 9 0 4
2002 7 0 4
2003 8 0 3
2004 5 0 2
2005 3 0 1
2006 5 0 4
2007 9 0 4
2008 10 0 4
2009 11 0 4
2010 11 0 6
2011 8 0 3
2012 10 0 1
2013 65 1 4
2014 30 0 3

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What Is PRILOSEC OTC Used For?

IndicationReports
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease 130
Dyspepsia 64
Hiatus hernia 6
Abdominal pain upper 5

PRILOSEC OTC vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for PRILOSEC OTC

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.