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Difference Between Prilosec And Omeprazole

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Dr. Prasad MD

Please compare Prilosec OTC to Omeprazole 20 mg (prescription drug.) if I had stomach problems on OTC, will I have the same problems on the prescription Omeprazole? I have a prescription Inhave not ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prasad ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ivo Ditah MD

Is Prilosec, 20 mg, an over-the-counter pill equal to Omeprazole , 20mg, a prescription drug? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivo Ditah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha MD

Hello. I am currently taking prilosec ( omeprazole 20mg) every morning to treat GERD. I have about ... omeprazole in the morning and ranitidine at night? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.  Samir Patil MD

Hi, I was prescribed 20 mg caps of omeprazole ,. The directions are one every 12 hours when prilosec otc says one every 24 hours. I guess they are the same drug with some differences but I just ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Samir Patil ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr.  Rudina Balliu MD

am concerned about effects of long-term use of omeprazole. How about otc Prilosec? Thanks for your ...I take 2mg omeprazole daily for reflux. It looks like it will be forever. I'm 75, in excellent ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rudina Balliu ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr.   S. Jegadeesan MD

This concerns a GERD problem. My MD suggested Prilosec (Omeprazole 20 mg) OTC. I have taken one ... somewhat. I am also, on hypertension medication. Could the Prilosec be the cause of this nausea even... View answer

Answered by : Dr. S. Jegadeesan ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Mohammed Taher Ali MD

(BP) Meloxicam 15 (Arthritus) Omeprazole 20 (Prilosec Trazodone 50 (sleep) ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. MANISH DHANDE MD

I am currently on Esomeprazole Magnesium 40 mg (generic for Nexium). My new RX plan to begin in December when I turn 65 covers it but would cover Omeprazole 40 mg (generic for Prilosec ) Are these meds ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. MANISH DHANDE ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. T Chandrakant MD

im dealing with. My pri dr. Put me on omeprazole only to find out they are the same as Prilosec. He ...I have cronic heartburn no matter what i do . I took Prilosec for many many years. Then ended up ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. T Chandrakant ( General Surgeon)
Dr.  Vijay Parmar MD

My insurance company changed my mess from Prilosec OTC to omeprazole. Instead of taking one every morning the instructions say to take twice a day before meals. My question is do I have to wait right ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vijay Parmar ( General & Family Physician)