Comparing Dexlansoprazole vs Omeprazole
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Barrett's Esophagus, GERD, Erosive Esophagitis. Dexlansoprazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Omeprazole decreases stomach acid production which promotes the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers and other inflamed areas of gastrointestinal tissue. The risk of interactions with omeprazole... View more |
Related suggestions Erosive Esophagitis
Barrett's Esophagus
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| More about Dexlansoprazole | More about Omeprazole | ||||||||||||||||
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Dexlansoprazole has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 251 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Omeprazole has an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from a total of 498 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 52% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Dexlansoprazole side effects |
View all Omeprazole side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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View all Dexlansoprazole prices |
View all Omeprazole prices |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
| Dexilant | Omesec, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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2 hours |
1.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 151 drugs are known to interact with Dexlansoprazole:
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A total of 238 drugs are known to interact with Omeprazole:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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January 30, 2009 |
June 20, 2003 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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