What should I avoid while taking lansoprazole?
If you also take sucralfate (Carafate), avoid taking it at the same time you take
lansoprazole. Sucralfate can make it harder for your body to absorb lansoprazole. Wait at least
30 minutes after taking lansoprazole before you take sucralfate.
What are the possible side effects of lansoprazole?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Less serious side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell
your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
What other drugs will affect lansoprazole?
Before taking lansoprazole, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
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theophylline (such as Elixophyllin, Respbid, Slo-Bid, Theobid,
Theoclear, Theo-Dur, Uniphyl);
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digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);
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ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen);
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ketoconazole (Nizoral);
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iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others); or
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a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin).
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact
with lansoprazole. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications
you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other
doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about lansoprazole.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children,
never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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