Compare Prilosec vs Aciphex

Compare Prilosec

vs Aciphex

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Uses of Prilosec

Prilosec is also known by the generic name Omeprazole Magnesium

Prilosec is also known by the generic name Omeprazole

USES:
Omeprazole 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. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Uses of Aciphex

Aciphex is also known by the generic name Rabeprazole

USES:
Rabeprazole 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. Rabeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Prilosec and Aciphex Have 8 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 Prilosec and Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prilosec and Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prilosec and Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prilosec and Aciphex.

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

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prilosec and Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prilosec and Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Broken Bone - Fractures is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prilosec and Aciphex.

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Prilosec Has 21 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Aciphex

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

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Increase of White Blood Cells - Leukocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Fungal Infection of the Esophagus - Esophageal Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex.

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

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

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Elevation of Proteins in the Urine - Proteinuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Sudden Blindness and Pain Upon Moving the Eye - Optic Neuritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Atrophic Gastritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex.

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Aciphex Has 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Prilosec

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex.

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Prilosec and Aciphex Have 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Prilosec and Aciphex. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Prilosec and Aciphex.

Prilosec Has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Aciphex

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prilosec but not Aciphex. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Prilosec and Aciphex.

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

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Prilosec and Aciphex Treat 14 Conditions in Common

Condition of Increased Mast Cells - Systemic Mastocytosis is treated by both Prilosec and Aciphex.

Benign Tumors of the Hormone Producing Glands - Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia is treated by both Prilosec and Aciphex.

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

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome is treated by both Prilosec and Aciphex.

Stomach Ulcer from Aspirin/Ibuprofen-Like Drugs Prevention - Prevention of NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulcer is treated by both Prilosec and Aciphex.

Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori - Duodenal Ulcer due to H. Pylori is treated by both Prilosec and Aciphex.

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

Ulcer of the Duodenum - Duodenal Ulcer is treated by both Prilosec and Aciphex.

Prilosec has 5 Condition Contraindications

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

Prilosec Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Contraindication Warnings

Atrophic Gastritis is a contraindication of Prilosec.

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

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Prilosec.

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

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Prilosec.

Aciphex has 4 Condition Contraindications

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

Aciphex Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

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

Contraindication Warnings

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Aciphex.

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

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Aciphex.

Prilosec - Symptoms of overdose may include
confusion, unusual sweating, blurred vision, unusually fast heartbeat.

Aciphex - 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.

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.