GERD Articles A-Z
Precautions and Warnings With Famotidine
For people with poor kidney function (including kidney failure), famotidine dosage must be reduced. This eMedTV page describes other precautions and warnings with famotidine, including possible drug interactions and people who should avoid the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With H2 Blockers
The dose of an H2 blocker must be reduced in people with poor kidney function, including kidney failure. This eMedTV article lists several other precautions and warnings with H2 blockers, including information on who should avoid these drugs entirely.
Precautions and Warnings With Nizatidine
People with kidney problems must take a lower nizatidine dose because the drug is cleared by the kidneys. This eMedTV page lists more precautions and warnings with nizatidine, including other existing conditions your doctor should know about.
Prevacid is a medication used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions. This eMedTV resource explains how Prevacid works to reduce acid in the stomach and provides information about its uses, forms, and side effects.
While weight gain is a possible side effect of Prevacid, it is rare. As explained in this portion of the eMedTV library, the link between Prevacid and weight gain is seen in less than 1 percent of people taking the medication.
For people with GERD who are taking Prevacid, dosing guidelines suggest taking 15 mg daily for 8 weeks. This eMedTV article discusses general dosage guidelines for Prevacid and explains the factors that may affect the recommended dosage.
Potential drug interactions with Prevacid may involve medications such as digoxin and theophylline. This eMedTV article discusses Prevacid and drug interactions that may occur when the medication is taken with other drugs, such as warfarin.
Prevacid Precautions and Warnings
For people taking Prevacid, precautions and warnings include such things as avoiding breastfeeding. This eMedTV Web page discusses other precautions and warnings for Prevacid users, such as being aware of drugs that may interact with Prevacid.
For people taking Prevacid, side effects may include such things as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea. This eMedTV resource identifies common and rare side effects associated with Prevacid.
Prevacid SoluTab is a delayed-release disintegrating tablet that reduces the amount of acid in the stomach. This eMedTV article looks at how Prevacid SoluTab should be taken, conditions it is used to treat, and some of its common side effects.
This eMedTV page explains that a doctor may prescribe Prilosec for the treatment of conditions related to the stomach, intestines, and esophagus. This page also lists potential side effects of Prilosec. Prilosac is a common misspelling of Prilosec.
Prilosec is a prescription medicine used to treat conditions of the stomach, esophagus, and intestines. This eMedTV article discusses the various types of conditions Prilosec is used to treat, explains how the drug works, and lists some side effects.
Prilosec alternatives can include lifestyle changes, medications, and surgery. This portion of the eMedTV Web site highlights a number of alternatives to Prilosec and describes when these options may be considered.
Prilosec does pass through breast milk. Therefore, as this eMedTV page explains, the drug's manufacturer recommends avoiding Prilosec while breastfeeding. This page also covers what to do if you are taking Prilosec and breastfeeding at the same time.
Diarrhea appears to be a common side effect of Prilosec. This portion of the eMedTV library explores Prilosec and diarrhea in more detail, explaining how often diarrhea occurs in people taking Prilosec and discussing other possible causes of diarrhea.
In clinical studies, less than 1 percent of people taking Prilosec reported a dry mouth as a side effect. This eMedTV page lists some things you can do if you are taking Prilosec and dry mouth occurs (such as sipping water or sugarless drinks often).
There are many possible side effects of Prilosec, and hair loss, while rare, appears to be one of them. This eMedTV resource discusses Prilosec and hair loss in more detail, explaining what to do if you notice hair loss while taking the medication.
This eMedTV page explains that clinical trials showed that less than 1 percent of people taking Prilosec reported insomnia as a side effect. This page also lists some of the things you can do if you're taking Prilosec and insomnia becomes a problem.
Prilosec is classified as a pregnancy Category C drug, meaning it may not be safe for use during pregnancy. This eMedTV resource provides information about Prilosec and pregnancy, including what to do if you become pregnant while taking Prilosec.
Although it is rare, weight gain is a possible side effect of Prilosec. This part of the eMedTV archives describes some of the things you can do if you are taking Prilosec and weight gain occurs, such as exercising regularly and changing your diet.
This portion of the eMedTV library explains the factors that will affect your Prilosec dosage, such as age, the condition being treated, and other medicines you are taking. This page also offers some suggestions on when and how to take Prilosec.
Iron supplements and Celexa are among the drugs that can potentially interact with Prilosec. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at these and other potential Prilosec interactions and explains how these interactions can lead to problems.