Question 1

is aciphex (rabeprazole) same as prilosec?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: Both Aciphex (rabeprazole) and Prilosec are strong acid blockers in a drug category called proton pump inhibitors. They are chemically different and have different metabolism; therefore, they are different.

Question 2

what is the difference (use, effectiveness, etc.) between aciphex (rabeprazole) and prilosec?

Accepted Answer

Medications: They are comparable medications in the same family of medications referred to as ppis. Major difference is the effect for relief of symptoms in a particular patient. Either drug may or may not be effective for relief of symptoms due to acid reflux("heartburn") or ulcer type symptoms. It is not uncommon for a physician to use different ppis  until finding the one which provides the best relief.

Question 3

i am wondering what works better. prilosec or aciphex?

Accepted Answer

Meds: Both medications are PPI and have similar efficacy. However, though the years I have found that sometimes one will work better than another for a certain individual. There seems to be a link between a persons genetics and efficacy of any medication.

Question 4

changed my aciphex (rabeprazole) 20mg to prilosec 40mg ! took my last aciphex (rabeprazole) yesterday is it safe to start prilosec today ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It would be reasonable to take prilosec 24 hours after aciphex (rabeprazole).

Question 5

to take prilosec, pepto bismal, and aciphex (rabeprazole) for my acidic stomach. howeverit doesnnausea. are these normal side-effects of surgery?

Accepted Answer

Surgery?: Are you talking about cholecystectomy (gallbladder surgery), I am assuming this is the case because usually it is followed by post-cholecystectomy syndrome, taking such medications for acidity indicates there is something serious needs to be taking care of with possibility of gastric ulcer.

Question 6

maximum dosage of omeprazole?

Accepted Answer

40mg bid: One can always take more, but unlikely to have effect.

Question 7

please describe the medication: omeprazole?

Accepted Answer

Acid Reflux Med: Treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd), and conditions that cause your stomach to make too much acid, such as zollinger-ellison syndrome, endocrine tumors, and systemic mastocytosis.

Question 8

what is alboz in alboz omeprazole stands for?

Accepted Answer

The brand name: Alboz is a brand name for omeprazole. There are many brand names for that medication, made by various drug companies.

Question 9

what is omeprazole 20 mg cpdr?

Accepted Answer

A PPI: or proton pump inhibitor decreases stomach acid.  This is important in esophageal reflux (heartburn) or to prevent or treat ulcers.. CPDR stands for delayed-release (DR) capsule (CP),  This is important because the acid in the stomach could inactivate it.  It releases from the capsule in the intestine after it leaves the stomach.   There it can work from the bloodstream side.

Question 10

dose omeprazole cause abortion ?

Accepted Answer

No: Omeprazole, or prilosec, is not associated with spontaneous miscarriage.

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Changed my aciphex (rabeprazole) 20mg to prilosec 40mg ! took my last aciphex (rabeprazole) yesterday is it safe to start prilosec today ?

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To take prilosec, pepto bismal, and aciphex (rabeprazole) for my acidic stomach. howeverit doesnnausea. are these normal side-effects of surgery?

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Maximum dosage of omeprazole?

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Please describe the medication: omeprazole?

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