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A member asked:

I have ran out of losec (omeprazole) can i take lansoprazole?

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Dr. Charles Davant answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: They are chemical cousins and do the same thing. Buy the cheapest.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/10/2017

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Dr. Tri Huynh answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

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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