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Comparing Omeprazole

Omeprazole

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... more

Prescription and OTC

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
7.9
145 Reviews

For GERD Best thing I have used, I started a few days ago and am feeling much better after weeks of horrible reflex. No side effects noticed except feeling like a new person.

8
desiraejb

For GERD I was diagnosed with acid re-flux in May of 2013 while seeing an E.N.T. about some laryngitis I'd had for a couple of months following a cold. He used a camera to look at my throat and said my acid re-flux was severe and that I should begin taking a prescribed medication; Omeprazole beginning that same day. I had never experienced heart burn in my life except while pregnant and believed the doctor was wrong, still, I did as he asked. Omeprazole 20 mg once each morning. After 6 mos of continued use I forgot to take it one morning. By early afternoon I had the worst heartburn EVER. I can't help feeling this me GAVE ME acid re-flux and now I'll have to take this medication for the rest of my life??

8
Empress_Me

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Drug Class

Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 5 delayed release capsule
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $2.32
Cost* $11.62
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral delayed release capsule
  • Oral delayed release tablet

Brand Names
Omesec, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC, and Zegerid (Original Formulation)

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.

1.5 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (6)

Drug Interactions

A total of 339 drugs are known to interact with omeprazole:

  • 22 major drug interactions (53 brand and generic names)
  • 200 moderate drug interactions (1350 brand and generic names)
  • 117 minor drug interactions (583 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

June 20, 2003

WADA Class

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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.

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