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Prevacid – Heartburn, Acid Reflux, and GERD Treatment Medication:
Prevacid (lansoprazole) is an anti-acid medication that prevents the overproduction of stomach acid which can contribute to persistent heartburn, stomach ulcers and acid reflux.
How to control Acid Reflux:
Controlling your acid reflux involves altering your dietary habits, here are some simple suggestions:
- Eat low-acid foods
- Avoid coffees and sodas
- Avoid alcoholic beverages
- Do not eat tomatoes or citrus fruits
- Talk to your doctor about Prevacid
Heart Burn Symptoms:
There are several common symptoms to heartburn, they include:
- Burning in throat and or near breastbone
- Heating sensation in throat and or chest
- Tingling sensation in throat and or chest
Difference between Nexium and Prevacid:
While both of these anti-acid medications work in a similar fashion by reducing the production of acid in the stomach, Nexium has far more drugs that it can interact with. Prevacid can be taken with most drugs. Ask your doctor if Prevacid is the right anti-acid medication for your situation.
How does Prevacid Work?
This drug works to reduce the overproduction of acid in the stomach.
What are Prevacid’s Side Effects?
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Headache
- In rare cases an allergic reaction can occur which may involve the following symptoms: swelling of the lips, tongue or face, closing of the throat and hives. If you experience any of these rare yet dangerous allergic reactions, STOP taking Prevacid and seek immediate medical treatment
Prevacid Precautions:
Always makes sure that your physician is made aware of ANY and ALL of the drugs you are currently taking, including over-the-counter-drugs, to avoid experiencing any interactions or reactions. Women who are pregnant or nursing should make sure that they let their doctor know before using this drug. Those who currently suffer from liver disease may not be able to take this drug as well as those who are taking medicines containing the following: (Nizoral), ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen), digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps), and iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron).
