capadex is the newest addition to the proton pump inhibitor family. it actually works and sits in your stomach and has a special mechanism that it's delayed as it releases. so therefore the drug stays around longer in your system. it is actually used for treating of ulcers as well as gerd. one of the things is that the side effects would be very similar to the class effects with other ppis. so constipation diarrhea nausea dizziness. i do encourage patients though to see how they are feeling as they are taking this new medication encourage them to keep a diary of their symptoms to see if it's helping. we are finding out that patients basically on medications react differently to different ones and your therapy may have to be individualized. so after a month and you are not feeling so well you come to the pharmacist we find that out we may refer you back to your physician. because that might not be the right choice you may have to be put on a different type of medication that might work a little better. but tracking your symptoms letting us know how you feel is probably one of the most important things.
what is the drug capadex used for and what are the side effects?