DEAR DR. ROACH: What are your thoughts of Pepcid versus Prilosec for stomach reflux? My husband isn’t getting much relief from Prilosec, and his doctor recommended switching. -- D.L.G. ANSWER: ...

The length of therapy varies depending on the condition for which Prilosec (omeprazole) is being used. Prilosec (omeprazole), in the majority of situations, is not intended for long-term usage. Your ...

Q. I have Barrett’s esophagus, so my doctor prescribed Dexilant. Before that, the reflux was so bad it was going into my Eustachian tubes like a volcano and setting my ears on fire. I thought I was ...

Q. I took prescription Prilosec for 25 years for reflux. Out of the blue, with no other risk factors, I was diagnosed four years ago with Stage 3 kidney disease. Kidney biopsy results were that the ...

Many Part D and Part C plans with drug coverage should cover omeprazole when prescribed by a doctor. In addition, some Part C plans may allow you to purchase it over the counter. Omeprazole (Prilosec) ...

Background: On May 29, 2007 AstraZeneca, the maker of Prilosec (omeprazole) and Nexium (esomeprazole), sent FDA data from two long-term studies in patients with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease ...

Popular over-the-counter antacids for treating heartburn, like Prilosec, are linked to a 20 percent higher risk of heart attack, researchers said Wednesday. The study in the journal PLOS ONE was based ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Omeprazole ranks amongst Britain's most frequently prescribed medications, with latest statistics revealing 73 million NHS ...

Q: I have Barrett’s esophagus, so my doctor prescribed Dexilant. Before that, the reflux was so bad it was going into my eustachian tubes like a volcano and setting my ears on fire. I thought I was ...