Why does Nexium work better than omeprazole?
For example, the isomer that’s in Nexium is processed more slowly than Prilosec in your body. This means that levels of the drug are higher in your bloodstream, and that esomeprazole may decrease acid production for a longer period of time. It may also work slightly faster to treat your symptoms compared to omeprazole.
When is the best time to take Nexium?
Nexium should be taken at least one hour before a meal. Do not crush or chew a delayed-release capsule. However to make swallowing easier, you may open the capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of pudding or applesauce. Swallow right away without chewing.
Is Pepcid safer than Prilosec?
Pepcid is in a group called H2 inhibitors and prilosec is in the group called proton pump inhibitors. They both block the production and use of stomach acid, in slightly different ways. For some pepcid doesn’t work as well as prilosec, but for many it does.
Is Prilosec and omeprazole the same thing?
Both prescription Prilosec and Prilosec OTC contain the same active ingredient, omeprazole, which effectively stops acid production. Prescription Prilosec treats diseases that require diagnosis and supervision by a doctor. Prilosec OTC treats only symptoms of frequent heartburn.
Can you take Nexium and Prilosec together?
Prilosec and Nexium can interact with other medications you might be taking. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that the drug in Prilosec reduces the effectiveness of the blood thinner clopidogrel (Plavix). You shouldn’t take the two drugs together.
What time of day is it best to take Prilosec?
Take omeprazole capsules or delayed-release capsules before a meal, preferably in the morning. Omeprazole tablets may be taken with food or on an empty stomach. Take omeprazole powder for oral suspension on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before a meal.