Garlic and Prilosec drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Garlic (allium sativum) and Prilosec (omeprazole). Common drug interactions include cerebrovascular accident among females and cerebrovascular accident among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Garlic and Prilosec. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 97 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Garlic?

Garlic has active ingredients of allium sativum. It is often used in heart health. eHealthMe is studying from 2,714 Garlic users. Check the latest studies of Garlic.

What is Prilosec?

Prilosec has active ingredients of omeprazole. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 175,285 Prilosec users. Check the latest studies of Prilosec.



On Jul, 26, 2026

97 people who take Garlic and Prilosec together, and have interactions are studied.

Garlic and Prilosec drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Garlic and Prilosec, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
  2. Diarrhoea
  3. Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
  4. Weight decreased
  5. Asthma
  6. Fall
  7. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  9. Weight increased
  10. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)

male:

  1. Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
  2. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  3. Infection
  4. Pain
  5. Pneumonia
  6. Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
  7. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  8. Abdominal pain upper
  9. Abscess (pus)
  10. Alcoholic liver disease

What are the common drug interactions of Garlic and Prilosec, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Abdominal pain upper
  2. Abscess (pus)
  3. Alcoholic liver disease
  4. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  5. Aneurysm (enlargement of an artery caused by a weakening of the artery wall)
  6. Anxiety
  7. Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
  8. Arterial stenosis (abnormal narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart)
  9. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  10. Arthropathy

30-39:

  1. Activities of daily living impaired
  2. Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
  3. Anger
  4. Back pain
  5. Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action)
  6. Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
  7. Chest discomfort
  8. Coma (state of unconsciousness lasting more than six hours)
  9. Death
  10. Diarrhoea

40-49:

  1. Chronic kidney disease
  2. Pneumonia
  3. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  4. Drug ineffective
  5. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  6. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  7. Bone disorder
  8. Bone formation decreased
  9. Bone neoplasm (tumour of bone)
  10. Bone pain

50-59:

  1. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  2. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  3. Arthropathy
  4. Asthenia (weakness)
  5. Asthma
  6. Blood alkaline phosphatase increased
  7. Blood pressure diastolic decreased
  8. Blood pressure systolic increased
  9. Breast mass
  10. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)

60+:

  1. Drug ineffective
  2. Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
  3. Weight decreased
  4. Chronic kidney disease
  5. Abdominal pain upper
  6. Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight)
  7. Aphonia (inability to produce voice)
  8. Caustic injury
  9. Chromatopsia (visual defect in which colourless objects appear to be tinged with colour)
  10. Fall

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pain: 12 people, 12.37%
  2. High Blood Cholesterol: 7 people, 7.22%
  3. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 6 people, 6.19%
  4. Depression: 6 people, 6.19%
  5. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 6 people, 6.19%
  6. Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 5.15%
  7. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 5.15%
  8. Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 5 people, 5.15%
  9. High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 5.15%
  10. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 5 people, 5.15%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on allium sativum and omeprazole (the active ingredients of Garlic and Prilosec, respectively), and Garlic and Prilosec (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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