Comparing Omeprazole vs Prilosec
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Prescription and OTC
Omeprazole decreases stomach acid production which promotes the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers and other inflamed areas of gastrointestinal tissue. The risk of interactions with omeprazole... View more |
Prescription only
Prilosec decreases stomach acid production which promotes the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers and other inflamed gastrointestinal tissue areas. The risk of interactions with Prilosec is... View more |
Related suggestions Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Stomach Ulcer
Indigestion
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| More about Omeprazole | More about Prilosec (omeprazole) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Omeprazole has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 490 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect. |
Prilosec has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 51 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||
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See also: omeprazole side effects in more detail. |
See also: Prilosec side effects in more detail. |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all omeprazole prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Omesec, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC | Other omeprazole brands include: Omesec, Prilosec OTC | ||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
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1.5 hours |
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. |
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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 224 drugs are known to interact with omeprazole:
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A total of 224 drugs are known to interact with Prilosec:
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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June 20, 2003 |
September 14, 1989 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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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