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Are you ready to just take a pill in the morning and then not have to worry about your heartburn for the rest of the day? Prevacid (lansoprazole) is an anti-acid prescription medication which is used to treat patients suffering from acid reflux, erosive esophagitis, and stomach ulcers.
This medicine works by reducing the amounts of acid that are produced in the stomach.
Only take this and all prescription medications as directed to by your doctor. Take each dose with a full glass of water. If you miss a dose take it at the first chance that you get and keep on taking your regularly scheduled doses.
Heartburn affects millions of people around the world every single day. It is usually accompanied by the following symptoms:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) better known as acid reflux, occurs when there is too much stomach acid and juices which can overflow into the lower valve of the esophagus and cause damage, as well as the many unpleasant symptoms associated with persistent heartburn.
There are some side effects which you may experience when taking Prevacid, they include:
It is important that you always talk to your doctor and make sure that you disclose ALL of the drugs you are currently taking in order to avoid any reactions. Make sure that you let your doctor know if you are pregnant or nursing as it is unknown whether or not this drug can be passed on to the infant. Those who currently suffer from liver disease may not be able to take this drug. Let your doctor know if you are taking any medications containing the following drugs: (Nizoral), ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen), digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps), and iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron), as they may have lessened effectiveness when taken in conjunction with Prevacid.