User Reviews for Prilosec oral

Use only 10mg strength for twenty years

I can't live without it. I switched to Zantac for 8 mos. Nausia and flat didn't work. Im back on prilosec and feel like a million bucks.

I've been taking Prilosec for 7 years for heartburn and it works well.Unfortunately I just had a dexa scan and found out I have osteoporosis. My Dr.didn't tell me about this risk. I've read that calcium carbonate isn't absorbed with the drug but calcium citrate is so check this out and take vitamin D also. If you're at risk of Osteoporosis you may not want to take this. I am 58 years old, postmenopausal, small build and have a family history of osteoporosis. I now have to find another way to treat my heartburn and also a new Dr.Read More Read Less

I took Omeprazole for 6 weeks. I had severe bloating/pressure/pain/vomiting & an itchy rash all over my legs/-arms. I went to ER during my vacation in Kaua'i. I immediately stopped and my stomach acid returned w/vengeance. I was doubled over with severe abdominal pain, lost my appetite, weak, & barely able to stand/walk. My vacation was ruined as I was in bed for 3 days. My rash disappeared, 3 days after I stopped the medication. It was a terrible experience.

After prolonged use as prescribed by my doctor, I now have osteoporosis with compression fractures of the thorasic vertbrae.

Been using for nearly 10yrs with no adverse side effects. Recently, after discussing with my doctor, began taking 2 a day in hopes it would relieve some of the post nasal type congestion...that hasn't gone away. Overall very pleased with this product.

Takes away my Acid reflex and I can eat with out getting upset stomach

I had persistent hearburn. Prilosec worked on day 1 BUT after 4-5 days I had minor but persistent stomach cramping. At day 14-THE WORST CRAMPING AND DIAHREA OF MY LIFE! Felt like throwing up during it too. Lasted for three long painful hours until a double dose of Peptobismol calmed it down. Prilosec is very powerful and certainly not for everyone. BEWARE IF YOU START CRAMPING BEFORE YOU FINISH THE 14 DAY PROGRAM. Severe bacterial infections are a newly reported side effect. Probably going back to generic pepcid or more diet change. I'm worried Prilosec changed my stomach flora and am considering a probiotic to get back to normal. Read More Read Less

Ive been taking this drug for a couple of years. My acid reflux was so bad i would wake in the middle of the night and make myself get sick to get rid of it. This drug is wonderful. I can eat anything anytime. One pill a day in the morning.

I've been taking Prilosec for about 8 years. Taking it in the evening got me through the night without acid reflux. I've had headaches, weight gain and recently major hair loss.My doctor tested my blood for vitamin deficiencies and thyroid problems but they came back negative. Thankfully went on this site and found that I'm not alone with these side effects. My doc is the one that prescibed prilosec. She should've known about the cause of the hair loss instead of prescribing an anti-anxiety drug for my stress at losing hair! Will stop the prilosec and hope this all reverses. Will research other meds for reflux.Read More Read Less

i have acid reflux this drug seems to work better then the prescipted medicne i,m taking omeprazole both seem to work but prilosec semms to work better.

Very very sore and dry mouth very painful that is the only side efect i have

want to fine another med that is the same as this one but covered by my ins.been on this for a year but now to get 90 days from medco they want over $400.00 and i can't offered it.going to call my dr to see but i just wanted to know-c8i8zo

Ihave to take two per day to work, then it works very well for me. One per day didn't last long enough.

I have severe reflux, this pill works great. I could not do without it.

I use daily, is this safe?

advertised as being effective for four months; actually worked for a couple of weeks.