Comparing Nexium vs Zegerid
| Nexium (esomeprazole) | Zegerid (omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate) |
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| Nexium (esomeprazole) | Zegerid (omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate) |
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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, Stomach Ulcer, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage. Zegerid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Erosive Esophagitis
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| More about Nexium (esomeprazole) | More about Zegerid (omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate) | ||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Zegerid has an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from a total of 29 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% 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. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Nexium side effects |
View all Zegerid side effects |
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| Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||||||||||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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| Other esomeprazole brands include: Nexium 24HR, Nexium IV | Other omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate brands include: Konvomep, Zegerid OTC | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
3.2 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 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:
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A total of 327 drugs are known to interact with Zegerid:
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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 |
June 15, 2004 |
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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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