Comparing Bethanechol vs Prilosec OTC
Bethanechol | Prilosec OTC |
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Bethanechol | Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Urinary Retention, GERD, Abdominal Distension. bethanechol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for GERD, Indigestion. Prilosec OTC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Bethanechol | More about Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Bethanechol has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 16 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
Prilosec OTC has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 19 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: bethanechol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Prilosec OTC side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all bethanechol prices |
View all Prilosec OTC prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Duvoid, Myotonachol, Urecholine | Other omeprazole brands include: Omesec, Prilosec | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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 59 drugs are known to interact with bethanechol:
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A total of 224 drugs are known to interact with Prilosec OTC:
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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 12, 1948 |
June 20, 2003 |
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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.
Further information
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