Prilosec otc and Seizures - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Seizures is reported as a side effect among people who take Prilosec otc (omeprazole magnesium), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prilosec, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Seizures when taking Prilosec otc. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 37,577 people who have side effects when taking Prilosec otc from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prilosec otc?

Prilosec otc has active ingredients of omeprazole magnesium. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 38,394 Prilosec otc users. Check the latest studies of Prilosec otc.

What is Seizures?

Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain) is found to be associated with 1,990 drugs and 2,282 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Seizures.

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On Jul, 27, 2026

37,577 people reported to have side effects when taking Prilosec otc.
Among them, 14 people (0.04%) have Seizures.

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Prilosec otc when they have Seizures? *

What is the gender of people who have Seizures when taking Prilosec otc? *

female: 42.86 %
male: 57.14 %

What is the age of people who have Seizures when taking Prilosec otc? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prilosec otc? *

What are other side effects people have besides Seizures? *

Acute Kidney Failure: 9 people, 64.29%
Chronic Kidney Disease: 9 people, 64.29%
Nausea And Vomiting: 7 people, 50.00%
Pain: 7 people, 50.00%
High Blood Pressure: 7 people, 50.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 42.86%
Interstitial Nephritis (inflammation of the kidney): 6 people, 42.86%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 6 people, 42.86%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 35.71%
Drug Ineffective: 5 people, 35.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 6 people, 42.86%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 42.86%
Urinary Tract Inflammation: 5 people, 35.71%
Nausea And Vomiting: 5 people, 35.71%
Angiopathy (generic term for a disease of the blood vessels): 5 people, 35.71%
Aura: 5 people, 35.71%
Chest Pain: 5 people, 35.71%
Gastric Ph Decreased: 5 people, 35.71%
Heart Attack: 5 people, 35.71%
Helicobacter Infection (helicobacter pylori (h. pylori) infects stomach): 5 people, 35.71%

* 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 omeprazole magnesium (the active ingredients of Prilosec otc) and Prilosec otc (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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