Do the prescription drugs Nexium and AcipHex have the same treatment results?
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As a general rule, standard doses of proton pump inhibitors (20 mg of omeprazole, 30 mg of lansoprazole, 20 mg of rabeprazole, or 40 mg of pantoprazole, all administered before breakfast) will relieve symptoms and heal esophagitis in approximately 85 to 90 percent of patients.\n\nMost patients with GERD, particularly those with sever esophagitis, will relapse once therapy is discontinued.\n\nAcipHex possesses a slightly faster onset of action because of its pharmacokinetics. \n\nOverall, when comparing proton pump inhibitors (PPI), such as Nexium and AcipHex, while some differences have been reported, the magnitude of differences has been small and of uncertain clinical importance. In particular, the degree to which any of the reported differences would justify the selection of one versus another PPI, particularly when considering cost-effectiveness, is unclear.\n\n-physician at large.
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No..they are the same thing as herpes...because they are. It is called hepres simplex 1
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Aspirin?\nTylenol?\nNo, probably Zyprexa.
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Both drugs are once-daily alpha blockers for increasing urine flow for patients with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).  While they are in the same class of drugs, they definitely have different chemical makeups.  \n\nHowever, what's probably most important to a patient is which drug is efficacious and which is safe.  There is nothing that would suggest one drug is more effective than the other, but based on the official clinical trial data, Uroxatral seems to have a far lower rate of side effects than Flomax.  Just for example, Uroxatral reported that 5.7% of patients on the drug experienced dizziness, whereas Flomax had 14.9%.  \n\nIt is important to note that different drugs work differently in some people, so someone may take both drugs and have dizziness from Uroxatral but no dizziness from Flomax.  It is important to talk to your physician or urologist about which drug may be best for you.  Best of luck.
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dw gave good info except those are not OTC  only prescription. For OTC meds  Claritin D has the antihistamine and decongestant, Nasochrom nasal spray helps too
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its the same prescription
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I try to lay down with a cold compress on the forehead, keeping my eyes closed and noises to a minimum.  Imitrex always works for me....but taken as a last resort.  I have heard that Relpax is good too.  Feel better!
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The same reason millions of people spend billions of dollars paying for brand name or newer drugs when generics or older drugs will do.   Ignorance.  Not saying they are dumb.  Just saying that  they lack knowledge in this area, or, have a fear that the brand name must be better.  Also, drug reps are dropping off samples to MDs for newer drugs, MDs are giving the samples to patients, and patients are assuming that this is the one and only drug for their condition.  \n\nIt's really funny considering that Nexium is just the S- isomer of Prilosec.   It's basically the same drug.  My mom takes Clarinex.  It's just an isomer of Claritin which is over the counter, generic and cheap.  I cannot convince her to just buy some generic Claritin for a fraction of the cost of Clarinex.  Not gonna happen.  And, I'm a pharmacist.\n\nAddendum:  Just read a response that Nexium might be more effective than Prilosec.  Some studies have shown Nexium to be a little better.  Some studies have shown no significant difference between Nexium and Prilosec.   That still does not warrant trying the more expensive  drug first.  Prilosec was/is very sucessful because it works very well.
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I believe the doctor was referring to what could happen to your mental status should you discontinue the drug.  There are some situations that it would be dangerous because of what would happen without a Rx like this, if it is something your body requires to maintain a healthy life.\n\nIt might be good to check directly with the manufacturer of the pharmaceutical, and even give them a call.  They could tell you the exact instance of similar complications, if they exist.\n\nAlso, there may be a support group where someone has already gone through this, and could tell you what good results they got.
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If an insurance company tries to substitute Drug X for Norvasc, beware. Not all drugs within the same class are equivalent. Check with your doctor first.
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I was taking Nexium twice a day and started taking LiquiVida (Formerly Juice of Life) and Multi Zyme and they have really helped me.  No more GERD and no more heart burn.... If interested in products contact me at http://www.myspace.com/phxcashmom
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actually Effexor has less impotency problems in fact it causes a stimulation of the parasympathetic system and can actually improve your sexual responsiveness, IT is a wonderful drug.
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I see some allegations on behalf of some people.  I found a document that says:\n\nI simple google search brings up a Mr. Swapan Banerjee from Ontario, and claims that he is filling suit in conjunction with his Permax treatment.  \n\nI just see a lof of talk that agonists (ie Permax, Mirapex, and Requip).  However, Permax appears to be talked about less.  I believe that Mirapex and Requip are prescribed more, so they would be the bigger fish.  I did not do a lot of research, but this is just conjecture from what I've heard.
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No, although some medications have that as a side effect
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Advil would be fine to take, over the counter pain meds will not affect the effexor
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as long as its the same dose(mg) it is the same. generic is just as good
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Try this link and it would really help you.\n\nhttp://www.abconlinepharmacy.com/ns/customer/home.php?partner=panacea