Q: I have a prescription for 40 mg capsule prilosec, however i can't get it filled until tommorow so the lady told me to take two over the counter 20 mg prilosec is it the same thing?
I assume by now you have your prescription and you've taken the over the counter ones as well. But, for future reference. In general, you can take two of the over the counter ones as long as it is the same medication. In fact, you may want to price match this alternative. For example, when my doctor prescribed 800mg prescription ibuprofen, I realized that it was less expensive for me to take four over the counter 200 mg tablets than to fill my prescription.
Stephanie
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