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 |
| 4 | LPR | Dizziness, headache, fatigue, shoulder pain, high bp, anxiety, leg tremors, face spasms. | With all the side effects you would think I had a stroke or a tumor. I honestly thought I was diabetic or had symptoms of ALS. I was very satisfied the first few days but by the 3rd day, I began having headaches. I didn't think anything of it until I checked my bp and it was very elevated. Other the course of the 14 day treatment, I experienced back pain, lightheaded, leg tremors during the night, anxiety when waking as if I didn't know where I was. I finished my 14 day regime and I am 6 weeks out but still suffering with many of the above mentioned side effects. Thankfully, my bp has returned to normal and no more back pain. I feel as if my life had spun out of control because every little tremor scares me. If you're prescribed this medication, please please talk to your physician before taking. | F | 47 | 14 days 20mg 2X day | 7/11/2021 | 3 | heartburn | headaches and pain in leg | i thought it was weird that i have had headaches the last few days and couldnt figure out why. i attributed it to stress, but im thinking its the prilosec now because i have never had headaches like this and im normally stressed.. | M | 25 | 14 days 1X day | 3/22/2011 | 3 | acid reflux | frequent urination, anxiety attacks, feeling like i was going crazy, feeling like i was going to die, trouble sleeping,tingling or numb forearms and hands,ringing in ears, lump in throat, stiff neck | i hope the side effects stop soon, i wake up thinking im dying everynight. very grateful for this web address i thought i was alone | M | 41 | 14 days 40 mg 1X day | 10/4/2010 | 3 | gastritis/acid reflux | The side effects were dry mouth, upper left abdomen pain, gas, insomina and burning lips at times. Headache too. | It may have helped but the side effects - I am just not that brave a warrior. | F | 41 | 14 days 20 mg 1X day | 11/15/2011 | 3 | Heartburn, reflux, bloating | I took the generic form called Omeprazole. I experienced headaches, heart palpitatins,constipation, trouble digesting food. | It didn't work well for me. I did find that treating my H-Pylori worked (which was missed in the first initial test). My biggest improvement was in eliminating wheat, gluten, caffine, and soda pop from my diet. Also sticking to a healthy diet and regular exercise. I found almost all my symptoms have either dissapeared or are greatly relieved! And I had been suffering for years! I have had every test in the world done on me too! Including a colonostopy to check my entire colon and an endoscope for the throat to check the upper digestive track! So try diet and see if you have an allergy! For me it worked and I couldn't hardly eat before without suffering with horrible indigestion and heartburn and bloating, bad chest pain, extreme fatigue. I have more energy than every before! I at first thought I had Celiac disease but the Gastroenterologist took samples inside my colon and rulled it out. I believe an allergy to a common food irritant was what caused mine. Good luck with yours! My famil | F | 49 | 14 days | 3/11/2008 | 3 | Heart Burn | With Prilosec - Nothing Serious, little soft stool and I took it for nearly 4 years. However with Sams Club Omeprazole, in 14 days I had a foggy feeling, light headedness, tingling & numbness in hands and feet, felt out of it. Seemed worse when hungry & after eating. Tingling & numbness got much worse after eating. Also slight numbness in face. | Prilosec was really good. But the Sam's Club Omeprazole was a disaster. I switched because it was cheaper. Went to doctor with side effects that I listed, he thought it was diabetes. Bought a meter and quickly ruled that out. Vitamin B-12 was normal (Even after 4 years of Prilosec). I've been off Omeprazole 5 days and I'm much, much better. My doctor thought it would take 5 days (Half life) to get out and he was right. Feel normal now. Just going to stay off of everything from now on. | M | 36 | 14 days | 5/28/2009 | 3 | GERD | palpitations, nervousness, nausea | It healed by esophagus, but since I stopped taking the pill I still feel nervous, still get the odd palpitation (anxiety I think), and for the past few days not feeling hungry at all | M | 23 | 14 days | 6/19/2008 | 3 | Palpitations, Gerd | First few days were great, i felt normal again no palpitations fluttering, or any pain, and then i started to feel really anxious, throat feels tight, fluttering | M | 22 | 14 days | 8/7/2007 | 3 | Heartburn | metallic tangy tongue, light nauseous, light chest pain, dullness | Sudden incidence of heartburn (chest cramps, nausea). GP prescribed Omeprazole. Heartburn quickly abated, but the drug's well-documented side-effect symptoms arose. I am otherwise in good health, eat/live healthy, exercise 1 hour daily in gym. Although my Omeprazole treatment officially stopped over a week ago, side-effect symptoms persist. As my symptoms changed dramatically as soon as I began to take Omeprazole, this suggests the symptoms that arose and persist are not organic but relate to drug. I hope now drug has stopped, my body will cleanse and in time return to full health, but until then, I monitor and research. | M | 50 | 14 days | 8/3/2007 | 3 | acid reflux | MAJOR DIARHEA! | Not much, my acide reflux was replaced with constant stomach grumbling and major bouts with diarhea (cs?). Major cramping in my stomach, that sort of thing. | M | 22 | 14 days | 8/11/2007 | 3 | Heartburn | Heachache, bad taste in mouth, always hungry. | My doctor told me to take Prilosec for my heartburn & I always seem to feel so bloated & overstuffed after each meal. I have been on the medication for about 2 weeks now, haven't had a heartburn but still feel very bloated after I eat. I have had a couple of very bad headaches since I have been on the medication, each time I had to take 6-8 200MG Advil. My doctor advised me to be on the medication for 4-6 weeks, but I don't know how much longer I can deal with the side effects. | F | 32 | 14 days | 12/29/2006 | 3 | Acid-Reflux | Only side effect which will cause me to stop takin the product is a scratching feeling in the back of my throat. Disapates when I stopped for two days, the day I took again it started back. | The drug is great for relieving long term sufferers. I would not recommend it for those who are seeking immediate results as this medication does not work like Zantac or other antacids. Drug inhibbits the stomcah from producing large quantities of hydrochloric acid and as well as B-12 absorbtion. | M | 30 | 14 days | 12/26/2006 | 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 | 2 | abdominal pain | gas, headaches, loose stool throughout day-unpredictable! | F | 33 | 14 days | 2/11/2006 | 2 | GERD, Acid Reflux | Dizziness, light-headed, tingly/numbing sensation in arms and legs (especially left side), blurry vision, nausea, diarreha, constipation, aniexty, sudden lack of concentration, and a general "out of it" feeling. | I decided to take Prilosec to save on the cost of Prevacid. I just took my final dose of the 14 day treatment today and hope that these symptoms start to go away. It worked great for my severe reflux, but I will take that any day that experiencing these side effects. I will also spend the extra money on Prevacid because that worked great and minimal side effects. | F | 26 | 14 days | 5/12/2007 | 2 | Heartburn | Sharp/Severe muscle pain, Muscle Sensitivity, Excessive Sweating, Bad Headaches (above my eyes), joint pain, bloating, anxiety, a weird feeling when breathing (like i have been sucking on a cough drop.) | On my 13th day of the 14 day pack I started feeling a sharp pain in what felt like my kidneys/lower back. A day later added a sharp pain in my neck followed by bad headaches above my eyes. I would explain it as a severe muscle sensitivity. At this point, if i use any muscle more then a few times then it feels like i have been beet up. I went power walking 4 days ago & my legs still throb and feel like dead weight. I have been waking up every night with the inability to move my neck & with the sheets drenched in sweat. At first I thought this was a wonder drug. After one day my heartburn was gone. But now...not worth it. The pain I am in is almost unbearable, even with pain meds & a heating pad. | F | 29 | 14 days | 6/5/2009 | 2 | Acid Reflux | Heart burn | I only tried it because I changed insurance and could not afford Prevacid. I used Prevacid for 3 years without any heartburn. I tried Prilosec and my Acid Reflux came back. I guess I will have to take out a loan so I can go back on Prevacid. | M | 47 | 14 days | 11/23/2008 | 2 | Acid reflux | Side effects included, loss of acid in GI tract to the point of passing pure bile, headache, seemed to alter my normal stomach/intestinal bacteria and as a result this drug combined with ciprofloxin caused a C. Diff infection which could have killed me. I'm still recovering 4 months later as my bowels have yet to resume full normal function. | Be careful when altering the body's chemistry as much as this drug will, you may have complications. I know it helps some people immensely so that's the only reason I'm rating it 2 instead of 1. | M | 35 | 14 days | 12/27/2008 | 2 | Acid REflux | I cannot tolerate the drug when i have stomach upset. It gives me a tightness and burning sensation that lasts until the pill wears off. I cannot take this. | M | 55 | 14 days 1X day | 6/7/2011 | 2 | LPR/GERD | Muscle aches followed by knee joint aches. | Initially worked great but soon I started to notice muscle aches and knee aches. I believe this medicine works well for a lot of people - but I guess I am the unlucky one. | M | 42 | 14 days 40MG 2X day | 4/19/2011 |