Comparing Prilosec vs Zantac
| Prilosec (omeprazole) | Zantac (ranitidine) |
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Prescription only
Prilosec decreases stomach acid production which promotes the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers and other inflamed gastrointestinal tissue areas. The risk of interactions with Prilosec is... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Zantac was an acid-suppressing agent that was used to treat a wide range of gastric-acid-related disorders, including gastric ulcers, heartburn, and GERD. Headaches were the most common side effect... View more |
Related suggestions Stomach Ulcer
Indigestion
Erosive Esophagitis
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| More about Prilosec (omeprazole) | More about Zantac (ranitidine) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Prilosec has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 51 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Zantac has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 83 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other omeprazole brands include: Omesec, Prilosec OTC | Other ranitidine brands include: Acid Control 150, Acid Control 75, Acid Reducer, Acid Reducer Non-Prescription Strength, Acid Relief, Berkley and Jensen Acid Reducer Maximum Strength, Careone Acid Reducer, Deprizine, Equaline Heartburn Relief, Sunmark Acid Reducer Maximum Strength View more | |
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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1.5 hours |
2.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 225 drugs are known to interact with Prilosec:
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A total of 141 drugs are known to interact with Zantac:
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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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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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September 14, 1989 |
June 09, 1983 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
** 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.
Further information
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