Compare Prevacid vs Zantac

Compare Prevacid

vs Zantac

Compare Prevacid to Zantac. To make a decision about Prevacid vs Zantac, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Prevacid or Zantac

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Uses of Prevacid

Prevacid is also known by the generic name Lansoprazole

USES:
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Lansoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter lansoprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away.

For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

Uses of Zantac

Zantac is also known by the generic name Ranitidine Hcl

USES:
Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and prevent them from returning after treatment. This medication is also used to treat and prevent certain stomach and throat (esophagus) problems caused by too much stomach acid (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, erosive esophagitis) or a backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD).

Ranitidine is known as an H2 histamine blocker. It works by reducing the amount of acid in your stomach. This helps heal and prevent ulcers and improves symptoms such as heartburn and stomach pain.

This medication is also available without a prescription. It is used to prevent and treat heartburn and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach (acid indigestion). If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Prevacid and Zantac Have 10 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood - Pancytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prevacid and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prevacid and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prevacid and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prevacid and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prevacid and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prevacid and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prevacid and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prevacid and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prevacid and Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prevacid and Zantac.

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Prevacid Has 27 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Zantac

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure - Aplastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Stomach and Intestinal Infection caused by the Fungus Candida - Gastrointestinal Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Flu-Like Symptoms is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Low Platelet Count and Bleeding from Immune Response - Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Lung Fibrosis - Pulmonary Fibrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Change in Appetite - Appetite Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Anxious - Anxiety is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Increased Pressure in Eyes - Glaucoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Allergies Affecting the Sinuses, Nose or Throat - Upper Respiratory Hypersensitivity Reaction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Gallstones - Biliary Calculus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Diarrhea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Broken Bone - Fractures is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Ulcerated Colon - Ulcerative Colitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Cough is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

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Zantac Has 16 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Not Feeling Well - Malaise is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

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Prevacid and Zantac Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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Prevacid Has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zantac

Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prevacid but not Zantac.

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Zantac Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zantac

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Prevacid and Zantac Treat 15 Conditions in Common

Stomach Ulcer from Aspirin or Ibuprofen-Like Drugs - NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulcer is treated by both Prevacid and Zantac.

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome is treated by both Prevacid and Zantac.

Stress Ulcer Prevention - Prevention of Stress Ulcer is treated by both Prevacid and Zantac.

Bleeding from Stomach, Esophagus or Duodenum - Upper GI Bleed is treated by both Prevacid and Zantac.

Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion - Erosive Esophagitis is treated by both Prevacid and Zantac.

Medication Treatment for Healing Ulcer of the Duodenum - Maintenance of Healing Duodenal Ulcer is treated by both Prevacid and Zantac.

Ulcer of the Duodenum - Duodenal Ulcer is treated by both Prevacid and Zantac.

Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus - Gastroesophageal Reflux is treated by both Prevacid and Zantac.

Stomach Ulcer - Gastric Ulcer is treated by both Prevacid and Zantac.

Medication Treatment for Healing Erosive Esophagitis - Maintenance of Healing Erosive Esophagitis is treated by both Prevacid and Zantac.

Prevacid has 4 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Prevacid.

Prevacid Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Prevacid.

Contraindication Warnings

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Prevacid.

Hypomagnesemia - Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood is a contraindication of Prevacid.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Prevacid.

Zantac has 4 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Zantac.

Zantac Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Porphyria is a contraindication of Zantac.

Contraindication Warnings

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Zantac.

Gastric Cancer - Stomach Cancer is a contraindication of Zantac.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Zantac.

Prevacid - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Zantac - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include difficulty walking, severe dizziness/fainting.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.