Comparing Famotidine vs Prilosec
Famotidine | Prilosec |
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Famotidine | Prilosec (omeprazole) |
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Prescription and OTC
Famotidine is an acid-suppressing agent that may be used to treat a wide range of gastric-acid-related disorders including gastric ulcers, heartburn, and GERD. A headache is the most common side... View more |
Prescription only
Prilosec decreases stomach acid production which promotes the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers and other inflamed gastrointestinal tissue areas. The risk of interactions with Prilosec is... View more |
Related suggestions Stomach Ulcer
Indigestion
Erosive Esophagitis
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More about Famotidine | More about Prilosec (omeprazole) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Famotidine has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 170 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 58% reported a negative effect. |
Prilosec has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 51 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: famotidine side effects in more detail. |
See also: Prilosec side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all famotidine prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Acid Control, Acid Controller Maximum Strength, Acid Controller Original Strength, Acid Reducer Maximum Strength, Acid Reducer Original Strength, Acid Reducer-Famotidine, Heartburn Relief, Heartburn Relief Maximum Strength, Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength Tablets, Pepcid Oral Suspension, Zantac 360 View more | Other omeprazole brands include: Omesec, Prilosec OTC | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
4 hours |
1.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 298 drugs are known to interact with famotidine:
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A total of 224 drugs are known to interact with Prilosec:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
October 15, 1986 |
September 14, 1989 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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