User Reviews for Prilosec oral

I took Prilosec/Prevacid for 7 years and found that when you try to wean off you'll experience acid rebound and it's 100x worse than regular reflux. It made me extremely sick. I also found out that I have osteoporosis after years of taking these pills and have since read articles linking these drugs to bone loss. If you have reflux, you may want to have a HIDA scan to check your gallbladder. About a year ago, I had my gallbladder removed and the reflux is almost gone & can be controlled with just Zantac. Read More Read Less

This medication has greatly helped my acidic stomach issues but I am now concerned about some side effects that may be related to this med. I, too, am experiencing hair loss and lack of energy. I have also been diagnosed with anemia but with not apparent cause. Recently I have also experienced a generalized anxiety. I am wondering if these symptoms are related to the prilosec. I have also had major issues with frequent sinus infections and noticed that one of the side effects of prilosec is sinus issues, although this is rare. My thyroid checks out o.k. Anybody have any of these same experiences?Read More Read Less

I have suffered Reflux since 1972 and only found relief when prilosec came on the market. But I now have a concern about the length of time I have been taking the medication. I am suffereding from lack of energy to an extreme and I am concerned about B12 absorbtion caused by length of treatment. Also last week during an endoscopic it was discovered that I have polyops attached to the lining of my stomach. It seems that there is quite a few of them. My Reflux is so severe that I can't do without some sort of medication.Read More Read Less

I have been taking Prilosec for 3 1/2 years and acid production, bloating & burping are still present. The side effect is HAIR LOSS and hate it.

I am 50 yrs old femald and have Barretts Esopoghaus diagnosed Dec. 07...been taking prilosec 20 mg every since ... and quit Coffee, Beer, Chocolate and Spicy foods....really hard to do all that...but I dont want cancer...so far the burping has decreased...but now I have a gas problem...??? any ideas

I have been taking it for at least 5 years. It has kept me acid free.

having had this condition since a young child I've found this to help me almost as good as Nexium, which my medical will not cover. I occasionally need to take an xtra Zantac but it works for me

I have had GERD since I was about 18 and have been taking this for several years. I take 2 a day and as long as I take them on time I have no problems.I couldn't live without it! No side effects at all!!

Flu like symtoms, Vomiting, diareaha

Worked about 85 percent, but unfortunately I could not handle the headaches and insomnia which stopped the day I stopped taking it. I think I need to just change my diet.

Been on it since it went OTC and it works wonderfully!! This was a God send for me.

right side heart attack within 48 hours of starting medication a side effect so rare it was not listed on the literature provided to me but my doctor was aware of this side effect was taken off immediately and placed on very high doses of zantac 4 times a day and still maintain high acid production with all medications

I have taken this drug twice daily and I consider it to be about 80% effective.

I have experienced relief. I would like to know for how long can this medication be used to treat acid reflux without affecting your health

I've been taking prilosec, Omprezole (generic) for over 10 years for GERD. Once every other day it works for me. Can't seem to ween myself off it.

I am taking two Prilosec a day for treatment of GERD and I have early signs of Barrets. I find I still need some Tums occasionally, especially at night.

I still have problems with reflux - even with taking a prilosec in the morning and a Zantac at night. I think Prevacid works better, but prilosec is my insurance company's preferred drug.

It has taken approximately 6 months for it to take effect and in combination with my blood pressure medication, I have experienced hair loss, which the doctor or the drug company has discreetly omitted from their list of adverse effects.

wow.30 years of indigestion and years of Tums gone with Prilosec. Fantastic.