Problems With Prilosec
Pronounced: (oh-MEH-pruh-zole)
Uses
Omeprazole is used to treat stomach and throat (esophagus) problems caused by too much stomach acid (such as acid reflux or GERD, erosive esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). It works by blocking acid production in the stomach. Decreasing extra stomach acid can help relieve symptoms such as...
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From Our Sources
Are Nexium and Prilosec Interchangeable?
An acid reflux sufferer has a problem paying for prescription Nexium, so his doctor has recommended over-the-counter Prilosec instead. Now the... Read more »
Prilosec helps control bleeding in ulcer patients
A new study showed that patients who received Prilosec intravenously avoided more invasive treatments to stop bleeding in the throat and stomach.... Read more »
FDA: No heart risk from Nexium, Prilosec
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the heartburn medications Nexium and Prilosec do not cause heart problems. This announcement comes... Read more »
FDA approves generic Prilosec
The Indian drug company Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd says that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic, over-the-counter version... Read more »
Cheaper Prilosec now available
A store-brand version of one common over-the-counter heartburn medication is now available in drugstores. Omeprazole is a generic version of the... Read more »
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