An Overview of Prilosec Interactions
Prilosec® (
omeprazole) can potentially interact with other medications. Some of these medicines that may lead to Prilosec drug interactions include:
Prilosec Drug Interactions Explained
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when Prilosec is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
Ampicillin (Principen)
Prilosec can decrease the absorption of ampicillin into your bloodstream, perhaps making it less effective. Your healthcare provider may need to increase your ampicillin dose.
Atazanavir (Reyataz)
Prilosec can decrease the level of atazanavir in your blood, perhaps making it less effective. Your healthcare provider may need to increase your atazanavir dose.
Citalopram (Celexa)
Prilosec may increase the level of citalopram in your blood, perhaps increasing your risk of citalopram side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to decrease your citalopram dosage.