Comparing Nexium 24HR vs Prilosec OTC
| Nexium 24HR (esomeprazole) | Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) |
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| Nexium 24HR (esomeprazole) | Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for GERD. Nexium 24HR 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 Nexium 24HR (esomeprazole) | More about Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Nexium 24HR has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Prilosec OTC has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 21 ratings on Drugs.com. 81% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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View all Nexium 24HR side effects |
View all Prilosec OTC side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
| Lower cost generic approved |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Other esomeprazole brands include: Nexium, Nexium IV | Other omeprazole brands include: Omesec, Prilosec | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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1.5 hours |
1.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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A total of 217 drugs are known to interact with Nexium 24HR:
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A total of 243 drugs are known to interact with Prilosec OTC:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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March 28, 2014 |
June 20, 2003 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 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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