Compare Prilosec vs Nexium

Compare Prilosec

vs Nexium

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

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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 Nexium

Nexium is also known by the generic name Esomeprazole Magnesium

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

Prilosec and Nexium Have 17 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 Nexium.

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

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prilosec and Nexium.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prilosec and Nexium.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prilosec and Nexium.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prilosec and Nexium.

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

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

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prilosec and Nexium.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prilosec and Nexium.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prilosec and Nexium.

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prilosec and Nexium.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prilosec and Nexium.

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

Critical Seriousness - Atrophic Gastritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prilosec and Nexium.

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Prilosec Has 12 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Nexium

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Nexium.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Nexium Has 18 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Prilosec

Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Thyroid Gland - Goiter is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Nexium.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Nexium.

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Nexium.

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Nexium.

Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Nexium.

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

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Nexium.

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

Critical Seriousness - Infection due to the Candida Fungus - Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Nexium.

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Nexium.

Critical Seriousness - Painful, Red or Swollen Mouth - Stomatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Nexium.

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Nexium.

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

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Nexium.

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Nexium.

Critical Seriousness - Unconsciousness Resulting from Liver Cell Deterioration - Hepatic Coma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Nexium.

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Prilosec and Nexium Have 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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

Prilosec Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Nexium

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Nexium Has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Nexium

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Nexium but not Prilosec. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Prilosec and Nexium.

Prilosec and Nexium Treat 13 Conditions in Common

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

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

Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion - Erosive Esophagitis is treated by both Prilosec and Nexium.

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

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

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

Medication Treatment for Healing Erosive Esophagitis - Maintenance of Healing Erosive Esophagitis is treated by both Prilosec and Nexium.

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.

Nexium has 5 Condition Contraindications

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

Nexium Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

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

Contraindication Warnings

Atrophic Gastritis is a contraindication of Nexium.

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Nexium.

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

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Nexium.

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

Nexium - Symptoms of overdose may include
confusion, extreme sweating, blurred vision, or unusually fast heartbeat.

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.