Compare Prilosec vs Protonix

Compare Prilosec

vs Protonix

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

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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 Protonix

Protonix is also known by the generic name Pantoprazole

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

Prilosec and Protonix Have 11 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 Protonix.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prilosec and Protonix.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Protonix.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Protonix.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Protonix.

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

Critical Seriousness - Disease of the Optic Nerve - Optic Neuropathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Protonix.

Critical Seriousness - Sensitive to Light - Photophobia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Protonix.

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

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Protonix.

Critical Seriousness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Protonix.

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

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Fats in the Blood - Hyperlipidemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Protonix.

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

Critical Seriousness - Skin Rash with Sloughing - Exfoliative Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Protonix.

Critical Seriousness - Difficulty Speaking - Dysarthria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Protonix.

Critical Seriousness - Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Protonix.

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Protonix.

Critical Seriousness - Discolored Spots and Small Elevations of the Skin - Maculopapular Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Protonix.

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

Critical Seriousness - Increased Eosinophils in the Blood - Eosinophilia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Protonix.

Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prilosec but not Protonix.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prilosec and Protonix Treat 16 Conditions in Common

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

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

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

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

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

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

Conditions of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion - Gastric Hypersecretory Conditions is treated by both Prilosec and Protonix.

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

Stomach Ulcer - Gastric Ulcer is treated by both Prilosec and Protonix.

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

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.

Protonix has 4 Condition Contraindications

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

Protonix Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Contraindication Warnings

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Protonix.

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

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Protonix.

Pernicious Anemia - Anemia caused by Vitamin B12 Deficiency-Pernicious Anemia is a contraindication of Protonix.

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

Protonix - 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.