Warnings


What may interact with Zegerid?

Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Atazanavir
-Clopidogrel
-Nelfinavir
-Rilpivirine
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Antifungals, such as itraconazole, ketoconazole, and voriconazole
-Certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis
-Certain medications that treat or prevent blood clots, such as warfarin
-Cilostazol
-Citalopram
-Cyclosporine
-Dasatinib
-Digoxin
-Disfulfiram
-Diuretics
-Erlotinib
-Iron supplements
-Medications for anxiety, panic, and sleep, such as diazepam
-Medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
-Methotrexate
-Mycophenolate mofetil
-Nilotinib
-Rifampin
-St. John's Wort
-Tacrolimus
-Vitamin B12

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Zegerid

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Bartter syndrome
-Diet low in salt
-Heart failure
-History of low levels of calcium, magnesium, or potassium in the blood
-Kidney disease
-Lupus
-Problems with acid-base balance in your body
-An unusual or allergic reaction to omeprazole, sodium bicarbonate, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Zegerid?

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. You may need blood work done while taking this medication.
This medication may cause a decrease in vitamin B12. You should make sure that you get enough vitamin B12 while you are taking this medication. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your care team.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.