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     Paxil                        Clarocet
     Zoloft                        Effexor
     Prozac                      Buspar
     Wellbutrin                Celexa

     Ambien                    Sonata

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     Ultram                       Vicodin

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     Cyclobenzaprine

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     Adipex                     Bontril
                  

     Viagra                      Propecia
    Max-Rx

     Valtrex                     Nordette 28

     Zyban

     Retin-A                      Renova
     Vaniqa

      Prilosec

     Allegra-D                  

     Valtrex                     Acyclovir

Prilosec

ABOUT PRILOSEC

If you suffer from persistent heartburn on two or more days a week -- even though you've treated it and changed your diet -- you may have a potentially serious condition called acid reflux disease also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Prilosec is designed to treat this.

WHAT IS PRILOSEC?

Omeprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Omeprazole is used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or heartburn), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid production. Omeprazole may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

BEFORE USING:

Before taking omeprazole, tell your doctor if you have ever had any type of liver disease. You may not be able to take omeprazole, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring. Omeprazole is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether omeprazole will harm an unborn baby. Do not take omeprazole without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether omeprazole passes into breast milk. Do not take omeprazole without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

HOW TO USE:

Take omeprazole exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. Omeprazole is usually taken before a meal. Follow your doctor's instructions. If you have difficulty swallowing, the omeprazole capsules can be opened and the contents sprinkled onto a tablespoonful of applesauce. The pellets should be mixed with the applesauce and then swallowed immediately. The applesauce should not be hot and should be soft enough to be swallowed without chewing. The pellets should not be chewed or crushed. The pellet / applesauce mixture should not be stored for later use. Follow with a drink of water. Do not stop taking omeprazole even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the condition is fully treated. Store omeprazole at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

MISSED DOSE:

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless your doctor directs otherwise.

OVERDOSE:

Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of an omeprazole overdose include drowsiness, seizures, shortness of breath, and decreased body temperature.

SIDE EFFECTS:

If you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives), stop taking omeprazole and seek emergency medical attention. Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take omeprazole and talk to your doctor if you experience · drowsiness, dizziness, or headache; · diarrhea, increased gas, or bloating; or · itching. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome

PRECAUTIONS:

There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities while taking omeprazole, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

DRUG INTERACTIONS:

Before taking omeprazole, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines · warfarin (Coumadin); · digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps); · a medicine for insomnia or anxiety such as diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (Ativan), temazepam (Restoril), clorazepate (Tranxene), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), and others; · cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); · phenytoin (Dilantin); · theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theochron, Theolair, Elixophyllin, Slo-Phyllin, others); · itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral); · ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen); or · iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others). You may not be able to take omeprazole, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with omeprazole. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.

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