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I have ran out of losec (omeprazole) can i take lansoprazole?
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Yes: They are chemical cousins and do the same thing. Buy the cheapest.
Answered 12/10/2017
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Prilosec/Lansoprazol: If you were taking Prilosec and ran out of that medication, you could substitute with lansoprazole. These medications are in the same family and has comparable efficacy.
Answered 12/10/2017
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