Prevacid NapraPAC (Lansoprazole) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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Prevacid NapraPAC Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Prevacid NapraPAC)?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Prevacid NapraPAC)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a lansoprazole and naproxen overdose may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or discomfort, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, trouble breathing, and urinating less than usual or not at all.

What should I avoid while taking lansoprazole and naproxen (Prevacid NapraPAC)?

Avoid taking sucralfate (Carafate) or antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum (such as Maalox, Mylanta, or Rolaids) at the same time you take lansoprazole and naproxen. These other medications can make it harder for your body to absorb lansoprazole and naproxen.

Do not use any other over-the-counter pain or arthritis medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Naproxen is contained in many medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much naproxen. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains naproxen.

If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day, do not take this medication without your doctor's advice. Alcohol and naproxen together may increase the risk of bleeding in the stomach.

Avoid exposure to sunlight, sunlamps, or tanning beds. Naproxen can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, and a sunburn may result. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) when you are outdoors.

What other drugs will affect lansoprazole and naproxen (Prevacid NapraPAC)?

Tell your doctor if you are taking an antidepressant such as citalopram (Celexa), duloxetine (Cymbalta), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or venlafaxine (Effexor). Taking any of these drugs with naproxen may increase your risk of stomach bleeding.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

atazanavir (Reyataz);
a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran);
clopidogrel (Plavix);
diabetes medications you take by mouth;
digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin);
an iron supplement;
lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, others);
methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);
phenytoin (Dilantin);
probenecid (Benemid);
theophylline (Elixophyllin, Theo-24, Uniphyl);
steroids (prednisone and others);
a diuretic (water pill) such as furosemide (Lasix);
an antibiotic such as ampicillin (Principen) or ketoconazole (Nizoral);
aspirin or other NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Voltaren), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), and others;
an ACE inhibitor such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), quinapril (Accupril), and others; or
a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), sotalol (Betapace), and others.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with lansoprazole and naproxen. 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 and naproxen.

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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