Prilosec Side Effects

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Subj: Difference between Prilosec and Nexium
Date: 7/11/2009
I have had acid reflex desease for the past year I have been taking Prilosec, and it works well.. I am concerned regarding the long term use of Prilosec. I also want to know what is the difference between Prilosec and Nexium - should I use nexium instead?
Angie

AskDocWeb: Nexium costs a lot more than Prilosec. Nexium is prescription only where Prilosec is available both by prescription and over-the-counter. According to court documents* "there is no pharmacodynamic reason why a dose of (S)-omeprazole, i.e., Nexium, would interact with the stomach's parietal cells any differently than would an equal dose of omeprazole, i.e., Prilosec"

*United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Civil Action Numbers 06-2084, 06-2089, 06-2155, 06-2157, and 07-0041 (all RWR)

Subj: Prilosec OTC long-term?
Date: 12/11/2010
I've had heard that prilosec OTC has an increased chances in causing cancer if taken for long-term is this true?
Geo

AskDocWeb: There has been a lot of talk but so far that talk is only about a theoretical possibility of cancer. There is no conclusive connection and there are no case reports of that happening. With the widespread use of PPIs more data on the risk of increased gastric and colon malignancy (cancer) is needed.

Subj: Taking a PPI on and off
Date: 4/28/2011
I have run of the mill acid reflux and was given a script for 20mg of Prilosec. I started taking it, felt great and concluded that I don't need to take it anymore. My syptoms came back, starting retaking the medicine and it took longer for my syptoms to subside. If a patient gets into a cycle of taking a ppi on and off, can they build up a tolerance? Thank you.
Bill

AskDocWeb: There are reports of people building up a tolerance from using then too often or continual use but not from using them on and off. Switching PPIs to a different one seems to help.

Subj: Valtrex with prilosec?
Date: 9/28/2011
Can valtrex be taken with prilosec?
Curious

AskDocWeb: Although there are no drug interactions listed for these two drugs, you would have to consult with your doctor to find out if that combination would be safe for your particular situation.

Omeprazole is my lifesaver
Date: 3/28/2012
I have been taking Omeprazole for over 2 yrs now, and I can honestly say that it is my lifesaver. Before I realized I had a serious issue, I was bent over in pain every night, not able to go to sleep, not able to breathe well. I have no side effects, related to the meds anyways lol.
Jerrod

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