Prevacid
Drug Uses
Prevacid decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
Prevacid is used to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal
ulcers, erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from
stomach acid), and other conditions involving excessive stomach
acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Prevacid may also
be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication
guide.
Prevacid comes as an extended-release (long-acting)
capsule to take it orally. Prevacid usually is taken once
a day, before a meal. Take Prevacid exactly as directed. Do
not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed
by your doctor. The capsule should be swallowed whole. If
you have difficulty swallowing capsules, Prevacid can be opened,
and the granules can be sprinkled on applesauce and swallowed
immediately. The granules should not be chewed or crushed.
Continue to take Prevacid even if you feel well. Do not stop
taking Prevacid without talking to your doctor.
Before taking Prevacid, tell your doctor
if you ever have liver disease. You may not be able to take
Prevacid, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special
monitoring during treatment. Prevacid is in the FDA pregnancy
category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful
to an unborn baby. Do not take Prevacid without first talking
to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether
Prevacid passes into breast milk. Do not take Prevacid without
first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember
it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip
the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Serious side effects from Prevacid are
not common. Stop taking Prevacid and seek emergency medical
attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty
breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue,
or face; or hives).
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur.
Continue to take Prevacid and talk to your doctor if you experience
-diarrhea, nausea, or abdominal pain;
-dizziness; or
-headache.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur.
Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual
or that is especially bothersome.
Store Prevacid at room temperature away
from moisture and heat.
Seek emergency medical attention if an
overdose is suspected. Symptoms of an Prevacid overdose are
unknown.
There are no restrictions on food, beverages,
or activities while taking Prevacid, unless otherwise directed
by your doctor.
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