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It might be helpful to know to what you are comparing it.
In general the PPI's such as omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoparazole (Prevacid), pantoprazole (Protonix), and several brand name drugs are more effective for most people compared to H2 blockers such as ranitadine (Zantac) and famotadine (Pepcid).
Also, the PPI's and famotadine are taken once daily while ranitadine is usually taken twice daily for full effect (although once daily, usually at night, is effective for many people).
The H2's do work better for some and are sufficient for most and are usually cheaper. There are some concerns with the PPI's in the elderly and for people taking Plavix so if you have other conditions you should talk to your doctor.
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Can you take omeprazole with metronidazole?
can you take metrondiazole with omeprazole
What is the difference between Omeprazole and Omeprazole Magnesium?
Omeprazole is the active ingredient, while Omeprazole Magnesium is a compound of omeprazole with magnesium. Omeprazole Magnesium may be easier on the stomach due to the presence of magnesium, but the effectiveness in treating acid-related conditions is generally the same as regular omeprazole.
Pharmacological deffarnece between omeprazole and esomeprazole?
Esomeprazole is an isomer of omeprazole.
What does omeprazole look like?
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What color are the Omeprazole capsules?
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Does omeprazole contain iron or calcium?
Omeprazole does not contain iron or calcium as its active ingredient is omeprazole magnesium. However, some formulations of omeprazole may contain inactive ingredients that include calcium or iron as fillers or coatings. It is important to check the specific formulation of omeprazole you are taking if you have concerns about these ingredients.
Can you take diet pill and omeprazole?
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What is the difference between Omeprazole DR and Omeprazole SA?
no difference except the name
What is the difference between omeprazole and omeprazole dr?
I think it means "delayed release"
What is the difference between omeprazole and omeprazole 20 mg ec?
Omeprazole refers to the drug substance itself, but can also mean any drug containing omeprazole. Omeprazole 20 mg ec likely refers to a specific finished pharmaceutical product (i.e. a drug product, like a tablet or capsule), that contains 20 mg of omeprazole, and is enterically coated. The enteric coat (ec) is required to prevent the omeprazole from being degraded in the stomach by the gastric acid. This means that the part of the product containing the omeprazole will be undissolved until the product enters the gut, specifically the duodenum. Some omeprazole products are not enteriically coated, and instead contain an alkaline substance to neutraliz the gastric acid, and thus prevent degradation of omeprazole.
Does omeprazole have magnesium trisilicate in it?
Omeprazole does not contain magnesium trisilicate in the medication. Omeprazole is an acid blocker, and magnesium trisilicate would require the stomach to break down more acid, defeating the purpose.
Can omeprazole medication cause insomnia?
The short answer: yes. The longer answer: it is unlikely that omeprazole is the cause of your insomnia. Studies of omeprazole side effects point out that a very small percentage of patients studied reported insomnia.
