Zegerid

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Curling Ulcer, Heartburn + 15 more
Treatment
10 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Zegerid

What is Zegerid

OmeprazoleThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryMagnesium hydroxide is a naturally occurring mineral that is used in a variety of ways. It can be taken orally as a liquid suspension or chewable tablet to act as an antacid or laxative. It is also used commercially as a fire retardant due to its smoke suppressing and flame retardant properties. Magnesium hydroxide can also be applied directly to the skin to act as a deodorant or to treat canker sores.
Prilosecis the brand name
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Zegerid Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Prilosec
Omeprazole
1990
669

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Omeprazole, otherwise called Prilosec, is approved by the FDA for 10 uses which include Heartburn and Heartburn .
Heartburn
Helps manage Heartburn
Heartburn
Gastric Ulcer
Healing
Acid-mediated GERD
Erosive Esophagitis
Adenoma
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Helps manage Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Used to treat Helicobacter Pylori Infection in combination with Amoxicillin
Curling Ulcer

Effectiveness

How Zegerid Affects PatientsMagnesium hydroxide is an antacid, meaning it reduces stomach acid by reacting with hydrochloric acid in the stomach. This reaction forms magnesium chloride and water, which helps to reduce irritation in the stomach, raise the pH level, and stop pepsin from working. Magnesium hydroxide also strengthens the barrier between the stomach and esophagus, as well as improving the strength of the muscles that control the stomach and esophagus. As a laxative, magnesium hydroxide increases the amount of water in the intestines, causing the colon to expand and leading to increased movement in the digestive system and eventually evacuation of
How Zegerid works in the bodyMagnesium hydroxide helps to neutralize stomach acid when taken in small doses. If taken in larger doses, it acts as a laxative. The magnesium hydroxide combines with stomach acid to form magnesium chloride and water, which helps to reduce stomach acidity. When taken in larger doses, it can draw water into the intestines, softening stools and increasing intestinal motility, which stimulates the urge to have a bowel movement. Magnesium hydroxide can also release a hormone called cholecystokinin, which helps the intestines absorb more water and electrolytes.

When to interrupt dosage

The degree of Zegerid is contingent upon the determined diagnosis, including Acid indigestion, Upset stomach and Antacid therapy. The quantity of dosage is dependent upon the mode of administration stated in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Healing
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Curling Ulcer
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Heartburn
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Adenoma
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Erosive Esophagitis
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Gastric Ulcer
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
hypersecretory conditions
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Ankylosing Spondylitis
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Systemic Mastocytosis
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Rheumatoid Arthritis
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Osteoarthritis (OA)
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Acid-mediated GERD
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
develop NSAID-induced gastric ulcers
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Heartburn
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
Prophylaxis of NSAID gastric ulceration
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral
high risk Gastroduodenal Ulcers
40.0 mg, , 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 20.6 mg, 2.5 mg
, Oral, Capsule, delayed release pellets, Capsule, delayed release pellets - Oral, Capsule, delayed release, Capsule, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Kit, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Granule, delayed release, Granule, delayed release - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, Delayed Release, Tablet, Delayed Release - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release, Tablet, orally disintegrating, delayed release - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Kit - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral

Warnings

Zegerid Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Omeprazole may interact with Pulse Frequency
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Omeprazole may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Zegerid.
Common Zegerid Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be increased when combined with Omeprazole.
Acalabrutinib
Major
The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be increased when combined with Omeprazole.
Alectinib
Major
The metabolism of Alectinib can be increased when combined with Omeprazole.
Aminophylline
Major
The metabolism of Aminophylline can be increased when combined with Omeprazole.
Amoxapine
Major
The metabolism of Amoxapine can be decreased when combined with Omeprazole.
Zegerid Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe toxic dose of magnesium hydroxide in rats is 8500mg/kg. Common side effects include drowsiness and feeling flushed. If taken daily, it can cause changes in fluid and electrolyte levels. Taking too much may cause abdominal cramping, nausea, and/or diarrhea. Symptoms of overdose include gastrointestinal irritation, watery diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, feeling flushed, thirst, low blood pressure, confusion, weak muscles, slowed breathing, irregular heartbeat, coma, and cardiac arrest. It should not be used if someone has kidney disease or a magnesium restricted diet, sudden changes in bowel movements lasting over two weeks, abdominal pain
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Zegerid Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Zegerid?

Presently, 43 active studies are assessing the potential of Zegerid to attenuate Gastric Acid Suppression, Flatulence and Acid Indigestion.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
develop NSAID-induced gastric ulcers
0 Actively Recruiting
high risk Gastroduodenal Ulcers
0 Actively Recruiting
Curling Ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
hypersecretory conditions
0 Actively Recruiting
Prophylaxis of NSAID gastric ulceration
0 Actively Recruiting
Ankylosing Spondylitis
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable
Heartburn
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable
Acid-mediated GERD
0 Actively Recruiting
Healing
0 Actively Recruiting
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
0 Actively Recruiting
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
0 Actively Recruiting
Erosive Esophagitis
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3
Adenoma
0 Actively Recruiting
Systemic Mastocytosis
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1
Gastric Ulcer
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4
Rheumatoid Arthritis
61 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1
Osteoarthritis (OA)
0 Actively Recruiting
Heartburn
14 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1

Zegerid Reviews: What are patients saying about Zegerid?

5Patient Review
7/31/2012
Zegerid for Medication Treatment for Healing Erosive Esophagitis
I experienced some drowsiness while taking this medication, which was alleviated by running in the mornings. Otherwise, it did a great job at relieving my sensitive stomach and food allergies.
5Patient Review
2/2/2012
Zegerid for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
This treatment has been extremely effective for me, though I have experienced some negative side effects like swollen ankles due to the high sodium content.
5Patient Review
7/2/2011
Zegerid for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
My Gastro had me on every prescribe medication. Then He decided to try this. As I as well had surgery to try and control the acid reflux problem, which did help) But Zegerid in the powder form worked best for me. Some side effects but it is worth it. This is the FIRST time I have remarked on any medication.But again for what ever reason the pills where not effctive as well as the powder form for me. And it is instant relief within mins.
5Patient Review
11/1/2011
Zegerid for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
This didn't work for me, unfortunately.
5Patient Review
12/27/2011
Zegerid for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
This medication has done wonders for my son who suffers from GERD. He used to be in a lot of pain, and would even choke sometimes. Now he's practically symptom-free and it's made such a difference in his quality of life.
5Patient Review
12/26/2013
Zegerid for Conditions of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion
I was struggling with GERDs and tried a bunch of different meds that didn't help at all. A friend recommended this one, and I'm so glad they did! It's by far the best medication I've tried—I don't even get breakthrough symptoms anymore.
5Patient Review
7/25/2015
Zegerid for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
I cannot stress enough how much this has helped me. I was struggling with gastroparesis and GERD for years, and nothing the doctors gave me ever worked. But Zegerid? Zegerid is a life saver.
5Patient Review
4/12/2014
Zegerid for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
This is the only medication that works for my GERD. No side effects to speak of. Slightly pricey...but so is an ER visit.
5Patient Review
5/12/2016
Zegerid for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
I've been taking Zegrid for a long time to manage my stomach acid. I've tried other proton pump inhibitors, but I always come back to this one because it's the most effective.
5Patient Review
11/28/2015
Zegerid for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
This treatment is really effective. I've tried other things like Prilosec, but this is by far the best.
4.7Patient Review
5/24/2011
Zegerid for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
4.7Patient Review
4/20/2012
Zegerid for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Zegrid has been an absolute lifesaver for me. I can now eat and drink things that were previously off limits due to my acid reflux. It's amazing how much this medication has improved my quality of life.
3Patient Review
9/23/2013
Zegerid for Conditions of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion
I'm really surprised at how quickly Zegerid worked.
2.7Patient Review
8/24/2011
Zegerid for Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
This provided some relief, which was good.
2.3Patient Review
10/16/2011
Zegerid for Conditions of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion
After taking Zegrid for two days, I started feeling awful. I had fatigue, body aches, headaches, and nausea. So, I stopped taking it.
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Patient Q&A Section about zegerid

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the difference between Zegerid and Prilosec?

"Both Zegerid and Prilosec contain PPIs, but Zegerid also has an antacid. You can get Prilosec OTC or as a generic, and side effects for both drugs can include headache, stomach/abdominal pain, nausea, gas, and diarrhea."

Answered by AI

Which is better Nexium or Zegerid?

"Nexium works to relieve heartburn better than other antacids, but there are some risks associated with long-term use. Most people can take Zegerid without any noticeable side effects. Zegerid lasts longer than other types of antacids, so you may only need to take it once a day."

Answered by AI

What is Zegerid used for?

"Zegerid OTC is a heartburn medication that contains the proton pump inhibitor omeprazole. It is used to treat frequent heartburn, which is defined as heartburn occurring two or more days per week. Omeprazole works by reducing acid production, which relieves heartburn symptoms."

Answered by AI

Is Zegerid the same as Zantac?

"Zegerid and Zantac are both used to treat stomach problems, but they work in different ways. Zegerid is a combination of a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) and an antacid, while Zantac is an H2 (histamine-2) receptor blocker. Both drugs can cause side effects such as headache, stomach or abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Zegerid

Have you considered Zegerid clinical trials? We made a collection of clinical trials featuring Zegerid, we think they might fit your search criteria.
Have you considered Zegerid clinical trials? We made a collection of clinical trials featuring Zegerid, we think they might fit your search criteria.
Have you considered Zegerid clinical trials? We made a collection of clinical trials featuring Zegerid, we think they might fit your search criteria.