PRILOSEC Reviews (OMEPRAZOLE)

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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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 4  acid reflux headache,muscle pain, chest pain, back pain been taking proton pump inhibitors for 6 years but lattely noticed all simptomes above. had some in past but never connected dots. nexium and prevacid worked as good as prilosec but without side effect. this medication should be taken of otc market and added side effects on package M 32 7 years
10/11/2006
 1  Reflux Severe headache and back cramps. Have been on and off the drug multiple times to confirm it wasn't my imagination. The side effects are very definite and predictable. Far worse than the symptoms I was taking the drug for. F 42 14 days
10/11/2006
 3  acid relux Taking Omeprazole (generic for Prilosec) 20mg twice daily. Experiencing anxiety, feel like my heart is racing, and swollen ankles. Relieved my acid reflux problems. Although I *feel* like my heart is racing, a blood pressure test and EKG are both normal. Doctor reduced my dosing to 20mg once daily (from twice). Asked if I wanted anti-anxiety medication and understood when I refused for now. I'm also a post-op survivor of an adrenal pheochromocytoma. Have read that Omeprazole is now being used to raise calcitonin levels in MTC (medulary thyroid cancer) patients. My doctor says elevated calcium can cause anxiety. M 45 40 days
10/12/2006
 3  GERD I noticed no side effects until about five years into treatment. I started having scary short term memory problems, tingling feet. I had standard blood work for a physical(a year ago, 2005) and my doctor asked me if anemia ran in my family. He said it was not severe, but it was present. The memory problems got worse, and I ran out of Prilosec recently, so I looked up the danger of going cold turkey. I discovered the B12 deficiency problems with Prilosec. READ UP ON THIS IF YOU ARE USING PRILOSEC FOR 4+ YEARS. I also have spent the last two years getting heart tests from palpitations, and I have had a persistent cough for years. I ignored the cough because I had sinus drip as a kid. Cough is gone since discontinuation. The cardiologist attributed my palpitations to anxiety. I am taking 2000mcg of b12 for the next seven days. I feel much clearer, and my only fix for the heart burn is to eat nothing bigger than my fist at one sitting. I am very hungry, but it is better than he Prilosec is effective, but our doctors need to do a better job of taking the b12 issue seriously. M 32 1825 days
10/14/2006
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 2  GERD Severe Reflux Palpitations, Left sided chest discomfort, mild shortness of breath, mild diziness, anxiety. I am a health care worker and have never experienced any of these symptoms myself. I thought I was having an MI but tests were negative. I am not an anxious person and have never had any kind of anxiety before. This was all very bizzare to me. I had been taking RX Prilosec for years before it changed to OTC without any problems. It was after Prilosec went OTC that I experienced these problems. I stopped taking the prilosec 3 days ago and the palpitations seem to be coming less now. I really hope they stop all together soon. M 36 8 years
10/15/2006
 3  Acid Reflux, Barretts Esophagus Leg and Arm fatique or cramps, slight mussle cramps in back and chest. Does keep the Acid Reflex in line. I also reduced my coffee to just about 3 cups a week from several a day. M 45 3 months
10/16/2006
 3  Gastritus, vomited blood I took it in the evening to see how I would react. I woke up with a really puffy face! It went away but I felt so lethargic the first half of the day. Hasnt happened since, but now I have itching (but no bumps) on my body: mostly the abdominal area. Will call Dr. to see if it's somthing to take seriously. F 25 7 days
10/17/2006
 4  ulcer, acid reflux at first just weird dreams every night, but got rid of symptoms and overall i was satisfied...then i started taking birth control and the two did not react well together, started getting cramping, tingling, etc. in arm and leg F 19 2 months
10/26/2006
 2  Frequent heart burn Chest pains, chest tightness, at times feels like a mild heart attack (or what I think that mild heart attack would fell like) some back pains, mild looseness of bowel movements I have experienced frequent heart burn for years (42 yr old male) and tried Prilosec OTC about two weeks ago. Heart Burn Gone 100%. Within a day or so I started noticing some chest discomfort that seem to intensify a little more each day… After a week on priosec I stopped taking it and I went into to see the doc.. We decided to try Previcid. I experienced the same side effects. As I type this message I’ve been on Prevacid about a week and will not continue. Last night the chest discomfort was to a level that I had thoughts of going to the emerg. room. I finally made myself burp and felt somewhat better. As I type the chest pain is mild but noticeable. I know from when I stopping the Prilosec that the chest pains did not immediately subside, it took a couple of days. Prilosec and Prevacid did knock out heart burn very well… M 42 14 days
10/28/2006
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 4  acid reflux excess weight gain 5-10lbs. decrease in regular bowel movments, if medicationis missed, acid returns instantly. works great stops acid production M 45 60 days
10/29/2006
 3  GERD, Poor Motility, Barretts Prev. I take 20mg of Omprazole about 30 minutes before dinner every day. In the envenings, usually an hour after dinner I feel mild anxiety - a nervousness I am not used to. I have never been an anxious guy and things are going good in my life - no reason to be anxious. I am also curious now if some of my short term memory loss could be attributed to Prilosec... people have started to call me Dory at work - maybe I'm just getting old? I have been on a lot of different drugs to solve these problems. I was completely normal 8 years ago, then I had an inceident with food getting caught in my throat. Been through many different meds over the years (don't recall anxiety). Now taking generic Omeprazole. M 36 1 years
10/29/2006
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 3  acidity and heartburn lump in a throat,chest pain and sometimes i felt lack of energy and anxiety. after 30 days iam not having any heartburn and iam able to eat. F 32 36 days
10/30/2006
 2  GERD Headaches,panic attacks, bloating, stopped working after about two months. Worked in the beginning really well but the side effects were worse than the positive effects. The drug stopped working altogether. I am in the process of switching meds. F 21 3 months
11/5/2006
 5  GERD/Hiatal hernia no known side effects I've been taking this on-and-off since I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia in 2000. When needed, I take one pill in the AM and one in the PM. I was miserable when I had to stop taking Prilosed while I was pregnant. My GERD also inflames my sinuses and has caused sinus problems or ear imbalance when bad. Prilosec has controlled and prevented these sinus and ear symptoms in addition to my GERD. I have found I can stop taking it once I have my GRED under control AND if I watch what I eat. However, as soon as I start eating greasy food, chocolates, or caffeine; I will need to start taking PRILOSEC again for at least two weeks. F 39 5 years
11/7/2006
 2  Severe, frequent heartburn I have experienced frequent, severe heartburn for several years. I have relied upon antiacids as treatment. I take no medication but am being treated for anemia, likely caused from giving blood too frequently (every 2 months for several years). My doctor prescribed a colonoscopy and endoscopy, both of which were negative. At my doctor's direction, I am taking an OTC iron pill that has corrected the anemia. Prilosec completely eliminated the heartburn but I experienced frequent bouts of fatigue, usually lasting one to four hours but on occasion longer. The periods of fatigue were usually daily experiences but there were some periods (2-3 days) that I did not experience the fatigue. I have always had tons of energy and exercise daily, walking at least 4 miles per day. The fatigue is not so severe that I am unable to exercise but the feeling is inconsistent with the quality of life I have experienced for years. I have also gained weight, about 6-8 lbs. Good medication but I do not like the side-effect. I plan to discuss with my doctor and may alter my diet and revert to the antiacids. M 68 60 days
11/13/2006
 1  GERD The only fender benders I've ever had, I had while on Prilosec. It's an antihistamine, it makes me stupid; just a little stupid, but it shows. P eliminates stomach acid, therefore makes digesting calcium impossible - if you're post menopausal, this is a disaster; if you're not, your nervous system needs CA, not just bones. I have a GERD cough for a year; the P doesn't help it. I've taken it on and off for years following surgeries with pain killers and antibiotics galore destroying my gut. P. suppresses the immune system. It may suppress acid reflux, the symptom, but the price is very, very high, especially long term. There has to be a better way than H-2 blockers, Mylanta et al. Stop eating? F 68 14 days
11/16/2006
 3  Reflux Oesophagus At first none, drug was brilliant! But after about 2 months noticed dryness of mouth which has gradually got much worse, with glands around jaw/neck becoming so swollen that they stick out from my face. On reading other people's comments, realised that I was suffering many of the symptoms which I had put down to other health problems, age etc. These I can put up with, but the dryness of my mouth is so bad I drink water all the time, or, when out have to be constantly sucking candy. At 6 months, doctor dismissed dryness as unimportant. Other symptons: tooth enamel decay (which I've never suffered with, is this the candy?), depression, lethargy, sudden urges to go the bathroom sometimes only resulting in gas and sometimes not(!), recent short term memory loss which my family have noticed (which I put down to age!). Found another site which offers 'natural vegetable remedies' for a fee(!) am not averse to paying, but site is American and these items may not be available in the UK. Would be grateful to hear of any natural remedies other people have found which bring relief to acid problem and which might be available in UK. Thanks! F 64 9 months
11/20/2006
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 1  Heartburn Anxiety Attacks and SEVERE Nausea, head aches in the first 3-5 hours of taking the medication on the 1st and 2nd day. On the 3rd day I think I was used to the anxiety attacks but then I started to get AWFUL muscle and skeletal pain in my lower left back and left rib cage. I stopped taking it after 4 days. I felt like I had a cold or the flu but body temp was totally normal. On the 1st day attempting to come off Prilosec I was VERY emotional. I have not cried in nearly 2 years over anything I had a complete break down in the shower. 2 days later the anxiety is MOSTLY gone but the pain in my side is lingering yet getting better. I'm back on pepcid...I'll never touch another proton pump inhibitor again! Worst medication I have ever taken. Makes me scared to try anything else. M 29 4 days
11/28/2006
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 4  painful heartburn more than 3x week Today is the last day of the 14-day dose. By day 10 I noticed pain in the back of my right thigh and pain/morning stiffness in my right middle finger. No other side effects. Heartburn was gone after first dose! Am curious to see if heartburn returns. If it keeps the heartburn from returning and the leg and finger pain go away - it's worth a few uncomfortable side effects. F 45 14 days
12/4/2006
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 1  GERD HEART PALPITATIONS - thought I was dying..Checked the internet when the palpitations stopped after running out of Prilosec. Found forum posts from many others with the same symptoms and resolution after stopping the drug. Not worth the heartburn relief to worry about having a heart attack, will stick to Ranitidine or some other OTC product M 54 2 years
12/4/2006

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