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Are Vimovo tablets strong?
Vimovo 500mg/20mg modified release tablets contain two active ingredients: naproxen and esomeprazole. Naproxen is a powerful anti-inflammatory painkiller (also known as an NSAID) which is used to treat a number of painful conditions.
Is there an alternative to Vimovo?
Reddy’s Laboratories announced the launch of Naproxen and Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Tablets, the generic equivalent to Vimovo® (Horizon Pharma). The product combines naproxen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and esomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor.
Is Vimovo hard on kidneys?
The heartburn medication Vimovo has been linked to serious side effects including chronic kidney disease, acute interstitial nephritis, renal failure, bone fractures and more.
Can you drink alcohol with Vimovo?
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Vimovo (Esomeprazole And Naproxen)? This medicine can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor before using anti-diarrhea medicine. Avoid drinking alcohol.
How good is VIMOVO?
Vimovo has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 26 ratings for the treatment of Osteoarthritis. 42% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 46% reported a negative experience.
Is vimovo a painkiller or anti-inflammatory?
Vimovo (naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium) is a combination of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis when there is a high risk for stomach bleeding/ulcer.
Who should not take VIMOVO?
VIMOVO is not recommended for use in children or adolescents aged 18 years or younger. Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines that you buy without a prescription, including herbal medicines.
Can you drink alcohol while on VIMOVO?
Can you drink alcohol on VIMOVO?
Does VIMOVO help with pain?
VIMOVO helps to reduce pain, swelling, redness and heat (inflammation). You will be given this medicine if a lower dose of NSAID is considered unlikely to relieve your pain and you are at risk of getting a stomach ulcer or an ulcer in the first part (duodenum) of your small intestine (gut) when taking NSAIDs.
How long can you stay on VIMOVO?
About VIMOVO VIMOVO is not recommended for initial treatment of acute pain because the absorption of naproxen is delayed compared to absorption from other naproxen-containing products. Controlled studies do not extend beyond 6 months.