PRILOSEC Reviews (OMEPRAZOLE)Average Rating: 1.9 (1667 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare PRILOSEC with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PRILOSEC | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Supposed Laryngopharyngeal reflux | Tightness in neck and chest, pain under chin, severe anxiety... Seriously BAD anxiety. Shortness of breath. I've been trying to figure out what was causing it. Seems like it could be the prilosec OTC, seeing as my chest never hurt from the supposed LPR. I'll never take that garbage again. Been without it for three days. When will the pain and anxiety end? | M | 26 | 2 weeks 20mgX1 | 1/29/2014 | 1 | acid reflux | I had severe panic attacks, anxiety, docs gave me anti anxiety drug to bear this drug. I already have major heart palpitations and they not only increased, they changed, they became what they call a rythum called bi Gemini and tri Gemini. I am now going thru testing at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN. I was depressed and angry, and very tired. ringing in my ears, fluid in my ears, and appetite loss. | I would not recommend anyone to use this dangerous drug. I now am using apple cider vinegar instead, and also am eating more salads with vinegar and oil. it is helping. I had burning in my chest is why I went in to see the doctor. I would have never expected that I would be so "loosely" put on a medication that has such horrendous side effects, worse than what I went into the doctor for. I am so disappointed. and sad about that. everyone that knows me knows I am not one to be the way this crazy drug made me feel. I feel sorry for my family, as they worried so much about me. | F | 50 | 3 weeks 20 1X day | 1/28/2014 | 5 | GERD | Slightly lightheaded for the first day, after that, none. | F | 42 | 4 days 40 MG | 1/1/2014 | 1 | gastritis | Im in England. Im taking omeprazole. Terrible side effects. Nausea. Unbelievable gas. The worst side effect for me are the muscle pains. I can hardly move my arms. Both knees are sore. I will never take this poison again. Took my last one yesterday and Im still in agony. My doctor has some questions to answer about this awful stuff. | F | 55 | 2 months 40 | 12/21/2013 | 1 | acid reflux | I have stopped taking this awlful drug because I am trying to go natural and the withdrawals are terrible I can realte with everyone here. from depression to cant sleep to aweful awelful rebound acid symptoms. It has been 2 wks since my last one cant wait til it gets better I refuse to break over and take it again. I had a friend die with a massive tumor in her stomach and I don't want that to happen to me. | I ate the stuff glad I found this site I know I am not alone! | F | 53 | 3 years 20mg 1X day | 12/17/2013 | 1 | barrets esophagus | lost hearing right, came back and now have constant ringing | 2 friends experienced some hearing loss after a couple months after starting prilosec they had thought hearing loss was due to hitting 60s | M | 62 | 60 days 30 2X day | 12/11/2013 | 1 | took NSAID, DR PRESCRIBED ME | LOOSE STOOLS, ANXIETY, SHAKES PANIC ATTACKS, WEIGHT LOSS. | THIS DRUG SUCKS, DON'T TAKE IT. WAS HAVING MAJOR ANIEXTY. STOPPED AFTER 10 DAYS. LOST 5 PDS WITHIN A MONTH, LOST DESIRE TO EAT AND WAS DEPRESSED. DEALING WITH THE ACID REBOUND BUT IT'S BETTER THAN BEING ON THAT SHIT!!! THE DRUG NEEDS TO GO OFF THE MARKET. TOO DANGEROUS. | F | 38 | 10 days 20Mg 1X day | 11/28/2013 | 1 | GERD, BARROTS. | First week was fine. Second week waking up with severe pains in both legs and headaches. This sucks! | M | 35 | 2 weeks 40mg | 11/19/2013 | 2 | Gastritis | Depression, hopelessness, anger, stomach pain. Joint issues, especially in the knees. I HAVE FOUND THE CURE FOR THE STOMACH. GET MASTIC GUM, IT IS AN ABSOLUTE LIFESAVER | This sort of worked for my gastritis, but caused a myriad of other issues. I have found the cure, though. It's called Mastic Gum. As soon as I started taking it, it relieved my stomach issues and I was able to stop taking Prilosec. I've suffered for more than 2 years with this awful condition, and Mastic Gum has helped exponentially with the pain in no time at all, and more importantly, took away my need to dose myself with Prilosec. I hope this helps someone out. Order Jarrows Mastic Gum from Amazon. You won't be sorry. Contact me if you have any questions, or want to discuss something. | M | 27 | 30 days 1X day | 11/10/2013 | 1 | Gerd | Not beneficial at all! Achy joints, anxiety, worsened stomach issues, AND hair loss!!! I've always had thick hair and could not figure out why my hair thinned dramatically. Was getting tests for thyroid issues and never thought to contribute it to Prilosec. Stopped Prilosec months ago and my hair is filling in again! My friend is the one that pointed it out because it hapoened to her as well. This crap only causes more issues-does NOT solve them. Take at your own risk! So sick of doctors giving us crap that makes us worse so that we need more meds. | F | 30 | 2 months ? | 11/5/2013 | 1 | GERD | High Blood Pressure, Heart Palpitations, Anxiety, Depression, Uneasiness, Lightheaded/Dizziness | This is another follow up to my post from 2 weeks ago. The horrible side effects are finally subsiding. It's been about a month since I stopped taking Prilosec. My BP is back to normal (120/80) however I still have heart palpitations on and off but not as bad. My anxiety and depression is getting better and I don't get lightheaded anymore. I just want to let people who are suffering know that there is hope. I've read that if you are on Prilosec for a while it takes about a month to completely leave your system. The bad news is the rebound effect is horrible. I've tried some of the natural remedies, but they don't seem to help much. Please email me if you have any questions or advice. | M | 28 | 8 years 20 MG 1X day | 10/30/2013 | 1 | Acid reflux | After a week joint pain started in wrist next same night both ankles tops of feet. Next day left knee. Next day right wrist. Stopped taking after reading Side effect forums. Eventually both wrists both elbows. Both knees both ankles feet. Dr says prilosec wouldn't have caused it. It's been over a month And these pains are still here. All bloodwork is Normal. Except for elevated sed rate. (31). Now I have severe neck pain with everything else. Now off work cause I barely walk. Was having to take 2400 mg ibuprofren a day. Dr switched to celebrex. Feels like torn muscle or tendon in neck when I swallow. This sucks!!! Weird part is no swelling in any of joints. Was hoping would be better after a month of stopping, not happening | M | 40 | 10 days Otc | 10/27/2013 | 1 | GERD | High Blood Pressure, Heart Palpitations, Anxiety, Depression, Uneasiness, Lightheaded/Dizziness | This is an update to my post on 10/3/13. It has been 2 weeks since discuontinuing Prilosec. At first, I felt better. Now the symtoms are back. I can't sleep. My heart is pounding all day long. I get episodes of anxiety. It's almost like I'm going through a withdrawl! IF ANYONE CAN OFFER HELP PLEASE CONTACT ME. I will write another follow up in 2 weeks. | M | 28 | 8 years 20 MG 1X day | 10/15/2013 | 1 | stomach issues | Panic attack -no energy -insomnia-sick all the time.Never again. | F | 50 | 6 months 60 | 10/12/2013 | 1 | heartburn | I have taken this drug for 2 weeks and I am so pissed at the doc that rx this. I have horrible gas, don't want to eat, stomach cramps, and so very tired all the time. I told him that I only had heartburn and he insisted I go on this crap. I am stopping this right now! Dont take this unless you want more troubles. | F | 28 | 2 weeks 20mg | 10/4/2013 | 1 | GERD, Acid Reflux | High Blood Pressure, Heart Palpitations, Anxiety, Depression, Uneasiness, Lightheaded/Dizziness | I was diagnosed with GERD/Acid Reflux about 8 or 9 years ago. I was originally given Nexium. It worked well for my reflux. Never had any side effects. I was switched to Prilosec for insurance reasons. I was assured it was basically the same drug. It worked just as well, but there were some mild side effects at first, but they were bearable. I started to get very anxious and antisocial for no good reason. I had problems concentrating at work as well. My social and professional life was going down the tubes. I sought prefessional mental help. My therapist diagnosed me with anxiety and mild depression. She suggested that I go on antidepressents. I was prescibed Lexapro by a pychiatrist. It worked well at first. Over time I gained a lot of weight and got this light headed feeling all the time. I weened off of Lexapro. The anxiety came back but only worse along with high BP and heart palpitations. I randomly read an article about the side effects of Prilosec that it can deplete magnesium and other nutrients on your body. I stopped taking Prilosec and took a magnesium supplement as well as Vit B/D. I feel so much better. I never thought that Prilosec could be behind my anxiety issues. I will report back to let you know how I doing. | M | 28 | 8 years 20 MG 1X day | 10/3/2013 | 1 | acid reflux | insomnia, depression, anxiety, weight loss (20 lbs. in 1 month) | do NOT take this poison. i was a very strong, athletic guy who worked out 5 days a week for the last 20 years. in one month i lost all my muscle mass and have suffered many symptoms since i stopped taking the poison 11 weeks ago. i PRAY for recovery. doctors SUCK. | M | 55 | 6 weeks 20 mg 1X day | 9/17/2013 | 1 | Possible stomach ulcer | Sore hard patches on hands, diarrhoea, nausea, confusion, vertigo, very painful joints especially wrists and swollen fingers. Feel very unwell to the point I have been unable to do anything for myself. Absolutely no appetite either, I've lost a stone in weight in 3 weeks! | I was prescribed these due to a low red blood cell count which my Dr put down to many years of using Diclofenac. I must stress at the point in time I was prescribed them I actually felt very well. Within 5 days I developed sore patches on my palms and ulcers in my mouth, my GP said my hands were a type of eczema and prescribed cream. 5 days later I developed diarrhoea, which my GP said was a bug. I came off the Prilosec for a few days, some of my symptoms improved a little but the tummy didn't. So I stopped the diclofenac and started taking the Prilosec again. I have had such excruciating joint pain, especially in my hands and wrists - I have wrist supports to wear as its so bad. Terrible nausea and diarrhoea, and whole body aching. Very twitchy and unable to settle for long, very low mood and finally yesterday vertigo. I stopped these tablets 2 days ago, yesterday I had the worst day ever and was unable to lift my head off the pillow but today I feel a fair bit brighter. I'm hoping that over the next day or two things will improve so I can return to work. I have also started eating again today after 3 weeks of no appetite and had my first cup of tea that I actually wanted. I have had tests for stomach cancer, pancreatitis, kidney and liver problems etc since taking these. I am also booked for an endoscopy to see what is up. I now believe its the tablets as I had no reflux or gastric problems prior to taking them. | F | 54 | 20 days 20mg 1X day | 8/18/2013 | 3 | GERD | Seemed to help with the GERD but caused severe Iron Deficiency Anemia. Proton Pump Inhibitors interfere with absorption of various minerals including iron and B12. Went through all sorts of tests looking for blood loss until I stopped the Prilosec. Iron caught up within 60 days. | M | 63 | 3 years 40 mg 1X day | 8/16/2013 | 1 | Reflux | I cannot believe what I am reading. I have had all the side effects. Will never take again. | I had diarrhea, anxiety, feeling like I can't breathe. Very weak like I have low blood sugar Will go back to the apple cider vinegar and watch what I eat | F | 51 | 4 days 20mg 1X day | 8/12/2013 |