Omeprazole Compared to Alternatives
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Omeprazole decreases stomach acid production which promotes the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers and other inflamed gastrointestinal tissue areas. The risk of interactions with omeprazole is... View more |
Pantoprazole effectively heals inflamed tissue in the gastrointestinal tract and relieves symptoms of heartburn. Pantoprazole tablets should not be split, crushed, or chewed. Prescribed for Barrett's... View more |
Nexium effectively heals inflamed tissue in the gastrointestinal tract and relieves symptoms of heartburn. Nexium is usually only taken short-term because long-term use of proton pump inhibitors... View more |
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GERD
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Barrett's Esophagus
Erosive Esophagitis
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
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Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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7.6
For GERD: I take this medicine every morning, if I miss one I suffer all day. I want to come off this medicine as I have been on it for over 4 years now. I am 21. |
6.8
For GERD: Was prescribed nexium for gastritis and did not relieve symptoms. Went twice to ER had abdo xrays, blood tests, heart monitoring all came back normal. Put on pantoprazole and gp advised could stop after a month. Nearly a week off this and feel worse than ever with return of symptoms. Looks like have to recommence pantoprazole and have a GI consult. So over the discomfort and constant nausea For GERD: Pantoprazole worked , it helped the GERD BUT I had to stop taking it due to the side effects headaches, blurry vision and dizzyiness. I had to go off it. |
7.8
For GERD: Side effects increased over time, arrythmia, chest pain and muscle twitching. For GERD: I have been taking 40mg of Nexium twice a day for about a year. Prior to that I was taking a single 40mg dose per day, however I began to have more problems with acid reflux. I began to lose my voice and had frequent chest pains. The doctor doubled my dose and it seems to have helped. No more chest pains and my voice is normal again. I did everything the doctor suggested, I don't eat or drink things that would make it worse. I elevated my bed, stopped drinking coffee, etc. Now seeing reports on television how taking Nexium for long periods can increase the risk of heart attacks, heart failure, and now dementia, my concern level is high. I'm just wondering what other people have done to help cut back on Nexium. thank you. |
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Side Effects |
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See the full omeprazole side effects document. |
See the full pantoprazole side effects document. |
See the full Nexium side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Brand Names |
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| Omesec, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC | Protonix, Protonix IV | Other esomeprazole brands include: Nexium 24HR, Nexium IV | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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1.5 hours |
1 hour |
1.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of 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. |
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 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 |
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A total of 176 drugs are known to interact with omeprazole:
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A total of 123 drugs are known to interact with pantoprazole:
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A total of 149 drugs are known to interact with Nexium:
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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 |
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First Approval Date |
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June 20, 2003 |
February 02, 2000 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For GERD: When I was diagnosed with GERD and put on omeprazole it work quiet well so I stayed on it then after taking the drug for 5 years. I had something happen in my chest area like my heart fluttering and I couldn't get my breath it was like I was struggling for oxygen. This happened 2 other times and was very frightening . I changed to pantaprozole and it hasn't happened since. I just wanted to know if this as happened to anyone else after long term use ??