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Prilosec vs omeprazole
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Howard Hackanswered
Gastroenterology 35 years experience
3 days: It typically takes a few days to become active. Full effects usually longer, on the order of 2-4 weeks.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kristi Kohlanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Absorption: Generic Omeprazole is the same medication as Prilosec otc. However, the formulation may result in different absorption so that the levels of medicati... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Has anyone been on omeprazole (prilosec) for years, without experiencing any long-term side effects?
Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 46 years experience
Yes, but: The longer you take the medicine, the more prone you are to have rare side effects. Nonetheless, there are conditions that require long term use and m... Read More
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A 40-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dan Fisheranswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
The one that works!: Essentially equivalent when taken in similar doses. There are some differences in metabolism that are important when considering potential drug inter... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brett Kalmowitzanswered
Gastroenterology 24 years experience
Probably not but...: Omeprazole can inhibit an enzyme in the liver that breaks down lexapro (escitalopram). Thus, levels of Lexapro (escitalopram) can theoretically increa... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Charles Cattanoanswered
Gastroenterology 41 years experience
20mg daily before...: ...breakfast might suffice, but you haven't told us what NSAID and at what dose you're taking, nor what kind of NSAID damage you may already have suff... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Eisenberganswered
Pediatrics 36 years experience
Antacids short term: Reflux occurs when stomach contents go backwards through the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Antacids help mute the discomfort associated with this ... Read More
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A 83-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Seibertanswered
Gastroenterology 37 years experience
Yes: yes, they are the same medication. Just be sure that you're getting the same dosage that was recommended by your physician. It is best to take it 20-3... Read More
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A 71-year-old female asked:
Dr. J. Blake Perkinsanswered
Dentistry 23 years experience
Careful: There are many natural alternatives to treating gerd, but make sure your physician is aware of what you are trying. Here is a link to just a few opti... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rupesh Parikhanswered
Medical Oncology 28 years experience
Side effect: Sometime imperative can amuse increase in bloating and gas. Sometime it causes GI upset as well. Rec stopping for a week an if not improved may need a... Read More
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