Comparing Nexium vs Pepcid
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Prescription only
Nexium is an acid-suppressing agent used to treat conditions associated with excessive stomach acid production, such as gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and stomach ulcers. Nexium is available orally... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Erosive Esophagitis, Duodenal Ulcer, GERD, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Indigestion, Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions, Peptic Ulcer, Stomach Ulcer, Upper GI Hemorrhage... View more |
Related suggestions Erosive Esophagitis
Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis
Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions
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| More about Nexium (esomeprazole) | More about Pepcid (famotidine) | ||||||||||||||||
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Nexium has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 212 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Pepcid has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 10 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 30% 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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| Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||||||||||
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| Other esomeprazole brands include: Nexium 24HR, Nexium IV | Other famotidine brands include: 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 AC, Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength Tablets, Pepcid Oral Suspension, Zantac 360 View more | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
4 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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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 218 drugs are known to interact with Nexium:
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A total of 316 drugs are known to interact with Pepcid:
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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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N/A |
October 15, 1986 |
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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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