PRILOSEC Reviews (OMEPRAZOLE)

Average Rating: 1.9 (1667 Ratings)

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PRILOSEC  (OMEPRAZOLE):  Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).   FDA Approval Date: 1998-01-15 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 2  GERDS, Heartburn Tiredness/ dizziness, depression, bored, stomach pains, headache I'm so glad I found this site. I've been taken this for 7 days and feel awefull. Heartburn didn't really go away. I think I'm going to stop taking this a try something else. M 30 7 days
9/26/2007
 1  gastritis irritability, anxiety, fatigue, abdominal pain and diarrhea F 45 5 days
9/27/2007
 1  Feeling of lump in the throat drowsiness,mild headache, weakness, loose motion,constpation, chill sensation and feeling like a lethargy always .I noticed there is improvement in my throat but symptoms like drowsiness,mild headache, weakness, loose motion,constpation persists. Pls advise all these symptoms are bcoz of Medicines or something else. If yes should these symptoms will go away if i withdraw my therapy. How long it takes to come to normal condition? Pls contact me in my mail id. M 31 5 weeks
9/27/2007
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 2  Heartburn Extreme chest pains or possibly angina. It worked on the heartburn but the side effects were extreme. Buyer beware!! I've been using prilosec for a number of months now and couldn't understand why I was having severe chest pains until I read this website. I've been off of prilosec now for 6 days and my chest pains have gone. The chest pains were in the muscle or chest cavity area. Very sharp pains, almost like a knife. Also I had anxiety attacks too just like everyone else here. M 42 10 months
10/2/2007
 1  Hiatus hernia Long term side effect of calcium deficiency, leading to osteoporosis. This is also supported by plentiful research over the last few years. I started taking Prilosec (omeprazole) over 10 years ago for a hiatus hernia. I've been taking a minimum of 10mg every day since then. I've not had any side effects that are obvious (but I do wonder sometimes about how I've been sluggish at times). I came off this drug a week ago, after I realised this was the reason why I was recently diagnosed with osteopenia. I've been absolutely fine since, taking natural medicines (e.g. slippery elm) and making some lifestyle changes. For me, just not worth the long term health problems. M 46 11 years
10/4/2007
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 4  acid reflux I took this medication for 2 years for chronic reflux. I was going through a divorce and taking care of a toddler. I assumed stress and depression were causing the following symptoms but now that I've been off it for 2 weeks I realize it was side effects of the Prilosec: Symptoms: blurred vision, dizziness, fatigue, increased fight/flight reaction (anxiety), numbness in hands, hair loss, distractibility, spastic colon when menstrating. It did however work really well for reflux and irritable bowl distention. F 39 2 years
10/8/2007
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 3  gastritis lightheadedness on day #1, also starting getting muscle pains in the back on the right side and down right arm, also feelings of sadness am so glad to find this site, i thought i was becoming a hypochondriac with the side effects happening so soon after I started the Prilosec (which is helping the gastritis). but would like to find another drug with less side effects!! F 35 5 days
10/8/2007
 1  acid reflux tiredness,depression, muscle aches, severe dependency I never had heart burn or symtoms of any kind. Didn't know what heart burn was. After reporting to doctor that I sometimes had a full feeling when swallowing, I was put on Prilosec. After a year I want to stop, so I can feel like myself. The last month has been hell. Can't eat at all without hours of bloated fire in stomach. Sore throat. Can't sleep for over an hour and have to get up to drink water or alkaseltzer. Must constantly drink, snack or eat to keep guts cool. Guess I'll go back on. Can't believe there is no warning of dependancy! M 59 360 days
10/9/2007
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 2  acid reflux It helped my relux, but have been in the ER twice in 2 weeks for SEVERE abdominal pains. Have had a negative ultrasound, and awaiting CT scan results. I don't know if its the prilosec, but i've been off for 2 days now. I'm hoping this helps. anyone have these same symptoms? M 35 30 days
10/10/2007
 1  Severe heartburn Terrible diarrhea IMMEDIATELY after eating. Since it happened no matter what I ate - bland, spicy, greasy - I think it has to be the prilosec. I'm going back to my tums. My MD told me that I could take as long as I wanted to - no need to go by the 14 day regimen advised on the package. It relieved my heartburn the very first day but I cannot live with the diarrhea. It is bad! F 60 4 months
10/11/2007
 4  Barretts fatigue, irratablity,depression,anemia,anxiety attacks,weight gain. WOW A pill to have to take,cant find anything else that works.Been taking it for 15 years.Tried to quit many times , but must have it. F 65 15 years
10/21/2007
 3  acid reflux tiredness, dizzyness, leg fell asleep, over all foggy feeling my reflux subsided...but I felt like I was in a fog and was dizzy on the 3rd day of taking it. Not sure if it is worth the benifits M 32 4 days
10/22/2007
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 3  gastritis diarrhea, gas It seems to work great in reducing my stomach pain but after a few days into it, I began to have diarrhea, loose stool, and gas. Last evening, I had to go to the bathroom about 7 times, not much coming out except a small amount of mucous like substance each time. Then was ok until this afternoon.....same thing again with lots of gas. I had similar experience about 2 months ago when I took Prilosec for 14 days. I think I will stop and see of side effects go away. M 45 10 days
10/28/2007
 2  GERD I have had abdominal pain, diahrea, and just flat out pain. I started taking this on the 18th of November and have been to the ER twice thinking I had something major. The tests have all been negative. I took one last night about 6pM and dealt with stomach pain, it subsided at about 10PM. I woke up this morning and took another. Ate some yogurt and oatmeal and the abdominal pain started up again! I am going to stop taking it. I would recommend something else. It definately is probably causing my issues M 36 13 days
10/31/2007
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 1  Heart Burn Felt weak, dull ache in chest and left arm, elevated blood pressure. I would definitely consult a doctor before taking this "OTC" med. My partner took it with no problems a few years ago and recomended it for my frequent heart burn...5 days into the 14 day course I could sure feel the changes. I thought I was going to have to go to the doctor. Found this site and stopped immediatley and tossed the rest in the trash. Back to good 'ol alka seltzer! Would not reccomend this to anyone. M 29 5 days
11/1/2007
 1  GERD The first time I tried Prilosec, I experienced extreme diarrhea. Decided to try again after Prevacid stopped working and was constantly nauseated, achy, over-emotional,irritated, anxious, heart palpatations,vomiting. I am on Day Two without it and i feel much better. Stay far away!! F 42 3 weeks
11/1/2007
 3  Doctor requested After reading all this,some of the same,blurred vision,fatigue,anxiety,Muscle pains,weakness I want to stop this but Im wondering about rebound effects. I dont think I was givent this drug for the right reason. F 45 7 months
11/5/2007
 3  Acid Reflux Hairloss, some food goes through my system undigested. I saw a naturopathic Dr and he said that hairloss was because my system was not properly breaking down amino acids(protiens). He gave me several types of enzymes to take daily to help digestion. I am also taking pro-biotics to replenish my system with good bacteria. Trouble digesting food could be a signal of not eating the foods with digestive enzymes (raw fruits and vegetables for instance). This could lead to poor nutrition because one's body cannot digest food at full capacity. Prilosec cuts down on acid but compromises the bodies ability to metabolize food. I have found that some food goes through undigested. I called the pharmacy about this and the pharmacist said there was nothing in their material that would support that side effect though. Anyway, it is important to take vitamins and calcium if you are on Prilosec. And I would recommend that people at least go to a health food store or see a Naturopathic doctor. I am also learning about proper PH balance. My syst F 57 2 months
11/7/2007
 2  Heart palpitations, stomach pain Tiredness, neck/back aches, depression, boredom, anxiety, sinus pressure without sinus problems, pressure on one side of face, headaches, dizziness, constipation, diarrhea, constant thirst. The first week I was on this med, I felt fantastic. No palpitations, no stomach discomfort, no problems. After about 2 weeks, I began having sad feelings and general depression along with a general "fuzzy" feeling in my head. After that the feelings got worse, and I felt like I just didn't want to do anything. My stomach would feel good one day and horrible the next, and I was afraid to do any outside activities on account I didn't know when the nausea would kick in. It did stop the main problems, but caused so many more. F 31 2 months
11/12/2007
 2  acid reflux Headaches and upper back tension, tremors, anxiety, fatigue, constant burping, periodic diarrhea and muscle spasms My physician prescribed 3 months of Prilosec for acid reflux. The burping started nearly immediately. The headaches and upper back tension started on day 2 or 3. I didn't notice the tremors until day 7 or 8, which is about the same time the anxiety and fatigue set in. I stopped taking Prilosec on day 30 and it took 4 to 5 days for all the side effect so subside. M 40 30 days
11/12/2007
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