What Are The Side Effects Of Prevacid?

Posted on Sat, 26 Apr 2014

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Sat, 26 Apr 2014 Answered on

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Question : What are the side effects of a new med I am taking called Prevacid?
Could constipation be a side effect?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Constipation is not a common side effect

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Some of the common side effects of prevacid are head ache and diarrhea.
Constipation is not a common side effect of prevacid.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

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