Buy Canadian Prevacid

There are a number of treatments for excessive acid production by the stomach; these drugs are called proton pump inhibitors.  Prevacid is a proton pump inhibitor and is prescribed by your doctor if your stomach produces excess acid.  Prevacid is used to treat various conditions resulting from excess stomach acid; these include intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagus, and others.

You can also buy Prevacid over the counter, buy generic Prevacid or buy Canadian Prevacid without a prescription.  Do note that Prevacid should not be used for quick treatment of heartburn.

Taking Prevacid

When you buy Prevacid it may come in different forms, including an extended release capsule, oral granules or orally disintegrating tablets.  You need to adjust the way you take the Prevacid you buy depending on the form in which the medicine comes.

Extended release capsules should be taken with water and not be chewed or broken apart.  However you may take the contents of an extended release capsule and mix it with food such as pudding or yoghurt.  Oral granules should be mixed with water only, and taken straight away.  Do not store the mixture for later consumption.

Sometimes Prevacid come in the form of orally disintegrating tablets.  Place these in your mouth; they will dissolve immediately without the need to chew.  A nasogastric feeding tube or oral syringe can also be used to deliver Prevacid.

Prevacid side effects

There are various less serious side effects of using Prevacid.  Some of these include diarrhea, constipation, nausea, stomach pain, and headaches. This is not a complete list.
In rare cases you could experience an allergic reaction to Prevacid. If this happens you should seek emergency medical assistance immediately.  Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction include swelling lips, face, tongue or throat.  Hives and difficulty breathing is also indicative of an allergic reaction.

What to know when taking Prevacid

Always discuss with your doctor any symptoms you may have before you take Prevacid.  In particular, if you are experiencing unusual bleeding in the stool or vomit; heartburn lasting over three months, frequent chest pains, weight loss without explanation or pain and trouble swallowing you should consult with your doctor before taking Prevacid.

Also, if you have liver disease it is important that you speak to your doctor before starting on Prevacid.

Prevacid and other drugs

Numerous drugs may interact with Prevacid.  Blood thinners, drugs containing iron and drugs with theophylline can interact adversely with Prevacid.

Individual drugs that may interact with Prevacid are: warfarin (Coumadin); ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen); atazanavir (Reyataz); clopidogrel (Plavix); digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps) and ketoconazole (Nizoral); Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, Elixophyllin, Respbid, Slo-Bid, Theobid, Theoclear and Theo-Dur, and Uniphyl.

The above is not a comprehensive list, as always check with your doctor to find out whether medicines you are currently taking will interfere with Prevacid.  These include over the counter medicines, herbal medicines and vitamin or mineral supplements.