Nexium vs. Prilosec

• Are Nexium and Prilosec the Same Thing?
• 埃索美拉唑的副作用是什么?
• What Are Possible Side Effects of Prilosec?
• What is Nexium?
• What is Prilosec?
• 什么营养gs Interact with Nexium?
• 什么营养gs Interact with Prilosec?
• How Should Nexium Be Taken?
• How Should Prilosec Be Taken?

Nexium(esomeprazole magnesium) andPrilosec(omeprazole) are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) that block acid productioninthestomachand are used to treat stomach andduodenalulcers,gastroesophageal refluxdisease(GERD), andZollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Nexium and Prilosec are available as generics andover-the-counter(OTC).

Commonside effectsof Nexium include:

• diarrhea,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• stomachpain,
• gas,
• constipation,
• headaches,
• drowsiness,
• dry mouth,
• rash,
• dizziness, and
• nervousness.

Common side effects of Prilosec include:

• headache,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea,
• stomach pain,
• gas,
• constipation,
• fever, or
• cold symptoms (stuffy nose, sneezing, andsore throat).

Nexium (esomeprazolemagnesium) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that blocks acid production in the stomach and is used to treat stomach and duodenal ulcers,gastroesophagealrefluxdisease (GERD), and Zollinger-Ellisonsyndrome.

Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used for the treatment of conditions such as ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, which are all caused by stomach acid.

Drug interactions includeValium(diazepam),Nizoral(ketoconazole),Lanoxin(digoxin),Invirase(saquinavir),Viracept(nelfinavir),Reyataz(atazanavir),Plavix(clopidogrel), andPletal(cilostazol). Nexium should be used duringpregnancyonly if clearly needed.

Prilosec may interact with digoxin,diuretics(waterpills),bloodthinners,antifungalmedications such as ketoconazole, antibiotics such asampicillin,iron, ormethotrexate, andHIVorAIDSmedications such as atazanavir and nelfinavir.

Prilosec may also interact with bosentan, cilostazol, clopidogrel,cyclosporine, diazepam, disulfiram, St. John's wort, tacrolimus, orseizuremedications.

Nexium dosage depends on theconditionbeing treated.

The recommended adultoraldose of Prilosec ranges from 20mgto 60 mg once daily, depending on the condition being treated. For maximal efficacy, Prilosec tablets should be taken before meals, swallowed whole and should not be crushed, chewed or opened.