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NSAID-Associated Stomach Ulcers and Prevacid
Prevacid for healing

Prevacid is approved to treat NSAID-associated stomach ulcers in chronic NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) users. Prevacid works by reducing the amount of stomach acid by blocking many of your stomach's acid-producing pumps, which allow for healing of the damaged area. Prevacid has been proven effective in healing stomach ulcers caused by continuous NSAID use. Taken only once a day, Prevacid works effectively to heal stomach ulcers, even when you continue to take an NSAID for your arthritis.

Prevacid, taken once per day, can heal an NSAID-associated stomach ulcer within two months. Your results may vary. Talking with your doctor is the best way to diagnose your condition, and to get the most appropriate treatment for yourself. Only your doctor can diagnose a stomach ulcer.

Prevacid NapraPAC—for risk reduction

With Prevacid NapraPAC, you can keep treating your arthritis pain while reducing the risk of related stomach ulcers returning. If you suffer from arthritis and have a history of stomach ulcer, ask your doctor if Prevacid NapraPAC is the most appropriate choice for you.

By using Prevacid NapraPAC, patients take Naprosyn along with Prevacid. This way, people with a history of stomach ulcer can continue treatment for osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis pain and reduce the risk of a stomach ulcer coming back. Controlled studies did not extend beyond 12 weeks.

Important Safety Information for Prevacid

If you suffer from persistent heartburn two or more days a week, despite treatment and diet changes, it could be acid reflux disease. Prescription Prevacid Capsules and Prevacid SoluTabTM (lansoprazole) Orally Disintegrating Tablets are used for the treatment of acid reflux disease including erosive esophagitis and for maintenance of healed erosive esophagitis. Your results may vary. Most erosions heal in 4–8 weeks. Prevacid may not be right for everyone and has a low occurrence of side effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea. Symptom relief does not rule out other serious stomach conditions. Talk to your doctor or healthcare professional to see if Prevacid is right for you. Prevacid products should not be crushed or chewed.

Please see the complete Prescribing Information for more information and talk to your doctor.

Important Safety Information for Prevacid NapraPACTM(lansoprazole delayed-release capsules and naproxen tablets kit)

NSAIDs may increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke that can lead to death. Prevacid NapraPAC should not be used right before or after certain heart surgeries.

With any NSAID use, stomach or intestinal problems can occur without warning and can lead to death.

With Prescription Prevacid NapraPAC, people with a history of gastric ulcer can continue treatment for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and reduce the risk of stomach ulcer coming back. Your results may vary. Controlled studies lasted up to 12 weeks.

You should not take Naprosyn if you've had aspirin-sensitive asthma or allergic reactions to aspirin or other arthritis medicines. In rare cases, continued use of arthritis medicines may lead to serious stomach problems, such as bleeding, without warning signs. You should not take Naprosyn if you are taking other medications containing naproxen, such as Aleve® (naproxen sodium) or Anaprox® (naproxen sodium).

Tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney or fluid retention problems. Naprosyn should not be taken in late pregnancy. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness while taking Naprosyn, you should exercise caution when performing activities that require alertness.

The most frequently reported side effects of Naprosyn, with incidence between three and nine percent were constipation, heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, itching, skin eruptions, ecchymosis (bruising), tinnitus (ringing in the ear), edema (excess fluid in tissues), and dyspnea (shortness of breath).

Prevacid has a low occurrence of side effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea. Other serious stomach conditions may still exist.

Prevacid NapraPAC should only be used exactly as prescribed.

Please see the complete Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for Prevacid NapraPAC for more information and talk to your doctor.

Naprosyn and NapraPAC are trademarks of Syntex Pharmaceuticals International Ltd. Aleve and Anaprox are not trademarks of TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc.

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