Other medical conditions treated by PPIs include indigestion, healing of stomach ulcers, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease ...

In mid-November, the FDA came out with a strong warning against using Prilosec (omeprazole) in combination with the anti-clotting drug Plavix (clopidogrel). On the surface, the reasoning appeared to ...

Background: On May 29, 2007 AstraZeneca, the maker of Prilosec (omeprazole) and Nexium (esomeprazole), sent FDA data from two long-term studies in patients with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease ...

The length of therapy varies depending on the condition for which Prilosec (omeprazole) is being used. Prilosec (omeprazole), in the majority of situations, is not intended for long-term usage. Your ...

Popular over-the-counter antacids for treating heartburn, like Prilosec, are linked to a 20 percent higher risk of heart attack, researchers said Wednesday. The study in the journal PLOS ONE was based ...

A popular category of heartburn medications -- including Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec and Protonix -- may increase your risk of stroke, a new study suggests. Known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), ...

Many Part D and Part C plans with drug coverage should cover omeprazole when prescribed by a doctor. In addition, some Part C plans may allow you to purchase it over the counter. Omeprazole (Prilosec) ...

Q. I took prescription Prilosec for 25 years for reflux. Out of the blue, with no other risk factors, I was diagnosed four years ago with Stage 3 kidney disease. Kidney biopsy results were that the ...

Prilosec OTC, the #1 Doctor and Gastroenterologist recommended medicine for frequent heartburn for 19 straight years†, today ...

Q. I have Barrett’s esophagus, so my doctor prescribed Dexilant. Before that, the reflux was so bad it was going into my Eustachian tubes like a volcano and setting my ears on fire. I thought I was ...

Q: I have Barrett’s esophagus, so my doctor prescribed Dexilant. Before that, the reflux was so bad it was going into my eustachian tubes like a volcano and setting my ears on fire. I thought I was ...