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the difference in cr cap and ec caps of omeprazole ## Both of those are just abbreviations that designate them as being time released products, so there is no real difference. The CR stands for controlled release and the EC stands for extended control. Learn more Omeprazole details here. It would be much easier if there was just one standardized designation, such as ER or XR, but there isn't. There are several that can be used and the manufacturer is free to use whichever one their whim led them to pick. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi. I have been on omeprazole and 600 mg of ibuprofen daily for at least 8 months. I have now had a new knee replacement 3 months ago and I have stopped taking both of these drugs, but now have dreadful indigestion and heartburn. I refuse to take omeprazole ever again. I also take a probiotic. Would it be a good idea to take a Zantac and see if that helps? I also have haemochromatosis. ## If you were taking the Omeprazole for 8 months, then abruptly stopped taking it, it is highly likely that part of your problem is due to a rebound effect. This may be causing you to overproduce stomach acid now. What's most likely happened is that your body became reliant on the drug to suppress the amount of acid produce by the stomach and now, it suddenly has to readjust to no longer having it an...

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i m male 33, i am taking ocid20 in the morning to cure acidity but whenever i try to discountiniue the medicine, acidity returned with more intensity. ## How long have you been taking it? If it's been a long period of time, then it's likely that your body has gotten used to having this medication to help control the acid levels in your stomach. So, if you suddenly stop taking it, you end up producing far too much acid, because your body has gotten used to relying on the medication. Learn more Omeprazole details here.

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I have been taking omeprazole 20 mg daily for at least 5 years because of GERD. Starting this past January I have had loose stools and my GP attributes it possibly to the omeprezole. As a result he changed me to ranitidine 150 twice daily. This medication does nothing for my GERD. I have gotten to a point that I would rather have the loose stools than the GERD problem. I go back to my GP next week. Any comments? ## Not all medications are effective for everyone that takes them, which is why there are usually several medications available in any given treatment class. I had gastritis and frequently have issues with GERD now, but when I tried the Omeprazole, it made my stomach pain worse. I tried the Ranitidine and it did nothing, but Famotidine/Pepcid finally turned out to be the one tha...

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i have medication with an expiry of Apr 2011 would it be safe for me to use? what would be the dangers of using the expired medication? ## Altosec contains the active ingredient Omeprazole and it doesn't get dangerous once it's expired, but it does begin to lose effectiveness, so it probably won't work as well as it did when it was new. Learn more Altosec details here. Are there any other questions or comments?

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After having back and chest pain symptoms my cardiologist recommend that I take Nexpro RD 40 mg and once I started on Nexpro I got relief. After being on Nexpro RD for 14 months I ended up having to take omeprazole instead of nexpro for about the last 3-4 weeks because I ran out of nexpro and thought it would not hurt much...but seems like my back and chest pain symptoms are back with a vengence. My current doctor switched me to Dexilant 60 mg and after being on Dexilant for the last 2 weeks do not see much relief. Is there a big difference between Nexpro RD 40 MG and Dexilant 60 mg - and if so what. ## Nexpro (Esomeprazole) and Dexilant (Dexlansoprazole) are both used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). They also work in the same manner, by decreasing the amount of acid ma...

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i took four 30mg ones this morning instead of two will i be ok as i feel a little weird and i am pregnant ## Why are you taking several at the same time anyway? Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that's used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach, but it's usually taken once daily, maybe twice for severe conditions, but then the doses are spaced apart. Learn more Omeprazole details here. Did your doctor tell you to take 2 at once?

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peachcolored round pill with LUPIN on 1 side and 20 on otherside,Oblongwhitepill with Watson349 on top side, ltgreen round withmissing piece can make out teva on 1side and 833 on otherside, gold/wht capsule with KU 118 on it...anybody know what these are???? ## Hi DMS, The gold/white capsule imprinted with KU 118 is identified as Omeprazole delayed release 20 mg; which is used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and more. Learn More: Omeprazole Details The light green tablet imprinted with TEVA 833 is identified as Clonazepam 1 mg; which is a benzodiazepine derivative with highly potent anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant, and anxiolytic properties. Learn More: Clonazepam Details The oblong white pil...

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for treating ulcers ## Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that's used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach to treat, or prevent conditions such as ulcers, GERD, heartburn and gastritis. Learn more Omeprazole details here. Did you have any specific questions about this medication?

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My farther has m.s he went to his doctor for painkillers and came back with ometrazol and proactimol, I'm not sure if he has alca , can you please tell me what ometrazol are normally proscribed for ## Did you mean Omeprazole and Paracetamol? Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that's used to help reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach, to prevent or treat conditions such as ulcers, GERD, heartburn and gastritis. Learn more Omeprazole information here. And more Paracetamol information here.

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What's the difference between this drug & Equate 20.6mg Omeprazole Magnezium? ## It is the same medication, the magnesium just refers to the specific salt that the Omeprazole is derived from, but it is available both via prescription and over the counter. You can read more about this drug on the page for Omeprazole Details Is there anything else I can help with?

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I went and checked my mail today and for some reason there was a ciggerette pack with five peach and tan capsule pills with apo 020 on them what are they for just curios since they was in mailbox ## This capsule contains 20mgs of Omeprazole, the active ingredient in Prilosec, which is a proton pump inhibitor that's used to help prevent, or treat heartburn, GERD, ulcers and gastritis. Learn more: Omeprazole Details Of course, there's no way of knowing what someone thought they were, since they hid them in a cigarette pack in your mailbox... Is there anything else I can help with?

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I've got some left-over capsules; white over yellow with KU 118 in the white-yellow sections, respectively. What are they? I suspect antacid prescription meds. ## Your suspicions were almost spot on! I located your yellow and white pill to be Omeprazole (20 mg). Omeprazole is used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and more. Learn More: Omeprazole Details I hope this helps!

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I have just been prescribed Omeprazole for suspected acid reflux. As I am still breathless from previous bronchitis, can I still take Salamol (blue) and Qvar (Beclometasone Dipropionate? ## Hi Nemo, I think you'll be happy to know that Omeprazole does not have any interactions with the active ingredients found in Salamol or Qvar. So in my honest opinion, they are safe to take together. Is there anything else I can help you with? I wish you a quick recovery from the bronchitis!

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What is the difference between Omeprazole caps 40 mg and IC Omeprazole DR 40 mg. caps ## The first one that you listed is a regular release medication, while the second one you listed has the DR that denotes it as being a delayed release, so the medication is slowly released over a period of time. Are there any other questions or comments?

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I am taking medicines for my hip joint pain due to my accident ten years before, i want to know wat exactly these medicnes for and whether they contain steriod or have any significant other side effect. NOFYMAG and OMEZ(Omeprazole capsules IP 20 mg)BEFORE FOOD TWICE DALY and Flexispaz (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals) After Breakfast, and doing Exercises recommended by Physiotherapist Twice a day. PLEASE LET ME KNOW About the Medicines. ## Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor, it is used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach to prevent, or treat conditions such as heartburn, GERD and ulcers. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness and stomach pain. Flexispaz contains the active ingredients Lornoxicam, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, and Thiocolchicoside, which ...

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Hi, My name is Albert (35)Male and bit of obese. living south India. I am taking Omez 20mg from past 6 years I feel comfortable and no GERD problem and I have find any problem(side effects) so far. Please advice is it OK to continue with same medicine or should I have to switch. And will be there any problem in furhter since I have taken this Omez 20mg for 6 years. Please give me your valuable suggestion. ## Have you consulted your doctor and are they aware that you've been taking it continuously for so long? The issue here is that these types of medications are not actually recommended for such long-term usage. Omeprazole and its relatives, are usually only used for 2 to 4 months, then discontinued, so they haven't actually been studied for their long-term effects.

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I JUST STARTED TAKING THIS MEDICATION AND I HAVE BEEN ON VICTOZA FOR 6 MONTHS NOW I HAVE STOMACH PAIN NAUSEA IS IT THE VICTOZA INTERACTING WITH THIS NEW MED ## There are no interactions listed between the two, but you should check with your doctor, or pharmacist to be certain. It is possible that the Omeprazole is causing the nausea and stomach pain. It has been known to do that to some people. I experienced it, as well and had to switch to a different medication.

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hi dear all, my wife suffering from ulcerative colitis (stul fricvency -3to4 times per day) scince last one year. Dr. priscribe omnacortil 30mg OD for 10 days,20mg OD for 10 days and than 10mg OD for 10 days.and also priscribe maselamine 1.2gm OD per day so please give advised how to cure ulcerative colitis.this one is cure disease ?.please give so advisede .i have so much tention. ## Have ulcerative colitis,can you take APO-OMEPRAZOLE with ASACOL...?

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it's a capsule on the pink side of the capsule is written A O M and on the darker pink side of the capsule is written 20. ## Hi belinda, The two-toned pink capsule marked A O M 20 is identified as Losec (omeprazole) 20 mg. It is manufactured by a company called AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Omeprazole is used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... I hope this helps!

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