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Prilosec

American  
[prahy-luh-sek] / ˈpraɪ ləˌsɛk /
Pharmacology, Trademark.
  1. a brand of omeprazole.


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Still, after her Prilosec kicked in, she went on a ride-along with a local female officer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

The plaintiffs were people who suffered kidney injuries while taking Prilosec and the similar acid-suppressing medicine Nexium.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2023

If there’s no improvement, they may order prescription medications such as Prilosec or Prevacid.

From Washington Post • Oct. 30, 2022

The setup process can take a while if you’re on a lot of medications or want to log over-the-counter drugs like Advil, Allegra, or Prilosec.

From The Verge • Jul. 13, 2022

One drug that may be effective is omeprazole, the ingredient in Prilosec, which reduces stomach acid — an environment in which the bacterium thrives.

From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2021

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