How Prevacid should be taken.
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 physician. 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 physician.
Precautions or Warnings for Prevacid
Before taking Prevacid, tell your physician 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 physician if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether Prevacid passes into breast milk. Do not take Prevacid without first talking to your physician if you are breast-feeding a baby.
What to do if you miss a dose of Prevacid
Take the What to do if you miss a dose of Prevacid as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the What to do if you miss a dose of Prevacid and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Side effects that may be possible for Prevacid
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 physician if you experience
-diarrhea, nausea, or abdominal pain;
-dizziness; or
-headache.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your physician about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
How to store Prevacid
Store Prevacid at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What to do when overdosing on Prevacid
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of an Prevacid overdose are unknown.
Other information on Prevacid
There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities while taking Prevacid, unless otherwise directed by your physician.
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