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 |
| 5 | Gerd | Very minimal if any. I got more side effects from Rolaid's. I tried all of the antacid's available at the time and still had indigestion and GERD problems. Prilosec (Omeprazole) solved all of the indigestion and Gerd problems immediately. | I didn't like the high prices at the pharmacy so living in San Diego I drove to Mexico and found it for $79 for 180 20gr capsules. | M | 63 | 7 days | 11/27/2005 | 1 | acid reflux - to heal my esophagus | from the day I started it, for the 3 weeks I was on it, I had a headache that ranged from mild to severe, but never went away. 3 days after going off, no more headache. The package insert and web site do not mention this side effect, but the helpline confirmed its a known problem, along with diarrhea. | it was settling down my stomach, but I couldn't stand the headache pain. | F | 46 | 22 days | 11/28/2005 | 3 | Stomach Pain | Severe nausea and lack of appetite. I also had severe anxiety. I only took it for 2 days and stopped. | My stomach pain did go away, but the side effects were terrible for me. Hopefully a 2 day dose will have lasting results. | M | 42 | 2 days | 12/5/2005 | 1 | possible GERD (but wasn't) | SEVERE ANXIETY attack. Pulse racing. Sense of panic. Never happened to me before. Ended up calling 911. | Perhaps this happened because I didn't have GERD, only a small hiatal hernia. Would never take again even if I had GERD. | F | 57 | 3 days | 12/7/2005 | 1 | acid reflux | head ache constantly for a few days, light headed, dizzy(felt "seasick"), anxiety, vision was effected, mild stomach aches. Then I stopped taking it after 4 doeses. | Side effects were horrible, and continued after I stopped taking it for a day or two until it was out of my system. | F | 18 | 4 days | 12/18/2005 | 1 | acid reflux, gastritis, hiatal hern | Although the medication worked for the most part, I suffered one side effect not mentioned. The reduction in acid caused an increase in clostridia difficile (c diff) that led to diarrhea 4-6 times a day. | Now on flagyl (metronizadole) to correct c diff. Switched to Nexium which does not work as well in controlling acid. More info should be available about this common but not talked about side effect. Have to take another stool culture after the flagyl treatment. If positive, doctor suggest vancomycin --which is a *very* strong antibiotic that I wish not to take. | M | 48 | 20 days | 12/28/2005 | 3 | extreme heartburn | Bloated, stomach cramping, 4 or 5 bowel movements per day. And I gained abuot 12 to 15 lbs. | M | 55 | 8 weeks | 12/30/2005 | 1 | heartburn from taking Ibuprofen | Anxiety, palpitations, high blood pressure, tingling left arm and possibly left leg. Also belching and constant feeling of gas. | I ended up in the ER with an acute high BP, chest pain and an irregular pulse. Settled after 2 days - BP and ECG back to normal. All tests for heart attack normal. | M | 51 | 20 days | 12/30/2005 | 4 | acid reflux | Possible weight gain over last yr close to 20-30 lbs! But not sure if its from Prilosec or just getting older and lazier! | Best OTC on the market. Had heartburn all the time b4 prilosec. COuldnt sleep or enjoy evnings out. Prilosec helped me! | M | 30 | 9 months | 1/2/2006 | 2 | indigestion daily after every meal | Severe diarrhea and stomach cramps. I went to the doctor because I thought I had the stomach flu or a parasite. Stool sample showed nothing. Only took 3 days of Prilosec and it took another 5 days before I felt OK when it got out of my system. I am also lactose intolerant so maybe that had an effect. | The Prilosec worked great & eliminated any heartburn - I was loving being able to eat & not suffer after each meal, but the side effect of severe diarrhea and severe stomach pains made it impossible to continue to use this product. | F | 51 | 3 days | 1/4/2006 | 3 | acid reflux | abominal pain, loss of appetite, hair loss | it did cure my acid reflux problem | F | 30 | 4 months | 1/21/2006 | 5 | Hiatal Hernia, GERD | None from Prilosec at all. | I love the medication it works wonderfully when I continually take it. Should I go off for any duration of time my symptoms of GERD and the hiatal hernia type pain come back. I have not had any longterm side effects whatsoever and I have been on it well over one year. I would love to hear from people at my email address who have GERD and hiatal hernia like I do. Thanks. | F | 43 | 1 years | 1/27/2006 | 4 | constant GERD | Occasional rectal bleeding and weight gain | Would like to try and moderate the side effects and keep the benefits | M | 52 | 1 years | 1/29/2006 | 3 | Dr's orders, hiatal hernia | Gas, dizzy lightheaded feeling. | Pain in rib cage is gone . | F | 44 | 2 weeks | 2/6/2006 | 2 | abdominal pain | gas, headaches, loose stool throughout day-unpredictable! | F | 33 | 14 days | 2/11/2006 | 1 | ACID | ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCE | DEADLY | F | 38 | 6 years | 2/11/2006 | 1 | INDIGESTION | THIS DRUG KILLED MY FRIEND. ONLY MEDICATION HE WAS ON. | PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SIDE EFFECTS FROM PRILOSEC TOO. | M | 52 | 3 years | 2/11/2006 | 5 | reflux | Appearent increased sensitivity to heat/humidity, and hot drinks | Works much better than antacids, very happy with results | M | 49 | 2 weeks | 2/17/2006 | 1 | silent acid reflux | After 4 days, bizarre disturbing dreams, trouble sleeping and staying asleep, depression. At 6 days, sudden crying jags at work, anxiety. Stopped taking. | Dose OTC 1 tablet morning, 1 evening per doctor's orders. | F | 50 | 6 days | 3/7/2006 | 5 | coughing/suspected gerd | Other than a sligh headache at times, I have no side effects...actually, I have RELIEF! | After being treated for seasonal bronchitis for 5 years and tons of medications and test...(have a new doctor now)...A $10.00 box of Prilosec got rid of my cough after taking 4 daily doses. I now take one pill a day....and feel wonderful! | F | 54 | 30 days | 3/11/2006 |