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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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR PRILOSECCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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 1  Possible heartburn/axis reflux This drug is your worst nightmare. My doctor suggested I take it, and I started it on a Saturday around 9a.m. On Sunday I woke up with severe anxiety, panic attacks, vomiting, and diarrhea. I went to a walk-in clinic and was told it was a benign drug, so I took it again on Sunday. The next mornin was the same thing, and I refused to take any more pills. The anxiety and panic attacks are just beginning to go away, and it's almost been a week. I've read that it takes 72hrs to get out of the system. I've also read it cold be 5-6 days. I called the people at Proctor and Gamble, but they were no help. If not for the support of family and friends I don't know where I would be. This drug is pure evil. It took a whole week of my life away. I'm hoping to get my old self back soon. F 32 2 days
20
2/24/2012
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 1  Heartburn Extreme Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Nausea, No appetite, Diarrhea This drug is your worst nightmare. My doctor doesn't think that it caused anxiety and panic attacks, but I don't believe it, especially after reading others' reactions. This has been the worst week of my life, and I only took 2 pills. Thank God for the love and support of friends and family. The anxiety and panic attacks were something I've never experienced before. I am a worrier by nature, so I don't know if I am more succeptible to them, but I had the worst thoughts, sleepless nights, etc. My first pill was almost a week ago, and I'm getting myself back more and more each day. This drug scared me to death. I am seeing a therapist to deal with anxiety, although I truly believe that the Prilosec played a role. I'm just covering all of my bases. F 32 2 days
20 1X day
2/24/2012
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 1  gastric ulcer Had an endoscopy on Wed. Told I had a gastric ulcer. Took Prilosec on Thursday and my tinnitus (which I had before taking this) increased significantly. Took it on Friday and my tinnitus was through the roof. I also slept weird on Friday night and woke up early morning around 4 am with the worst anxiety and found my self shaking my ankle and foot while laying there to deal with the anxiety. Dont like this drug. Why they think any medication is totally safe. It stops your stomach acid. It inhibits absorption of vitamins/minerals, and calcium and can cause hip,wrist fractures. How about just plain dietary changes such as stop sodas, caffeine, chocolate, and meds such as aspirin and nsaids which can cause stomach bleeding. These are common culprits. Do not like this drug, and just because it's sold over the counter doesnt mean its safe. No thanks. M 52 2 days
40 1X day
5/5/2012
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 1  bloated acid Burning eyes bad vision brain fog kidney ache vomting hair loss joint pain and more Took 2 capsules and ended up feeling really unwell vision still feels not so good also noises in my ears if anyone has any advice plz let me know i never knew how dangerous this stuff was had brain fog for nearly a month only took 1 dose of the stuff! M 24 2 days
20 MG
7/5/2015
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 1  bloated Black glitchs in field of vision, brain fog servre, vomting, dizziness, heartburn, stomach pain, burning sensations, joint pain, eyes out of place, vision loss, tinntus, trouble walking, spaced out, high, bad acid trip, allergic reaction, parkinsons movements, RLS, voice loss, mental change, anxiety, depression, suicidal, shooting pains, hair change, dry skin, kneecaps ache, reflux silent, watery mouth, black fuzz This was the most shocking drug I ever took it has robbed me of my life The trauma led to risperdal use which in turn shrinks my penis honest i was so mashed up from 2 little capsules I thought i was going to die for a good while never ever touch this crap It will kill you fast takes 4 days to activate then explodes inside you like a bomb It had me mentally running around for many nights the headaches were awful worst thing i ever took ever most scary experince I cant believe i was stupid enough to take it i never had reflux or heartburn just was bloated the GP misdiagnosed me Please look up drugs before you consume otherwise you will pay the price! FDA need to put a allergy test kit with this stuff to make sure its safe to use M 24 2 days
20
10/14/2015
 1  misdiagnosed MORTAL KOMBAT DRUG Nearly died from this evil crap brain fog unlike anything in this world foggy could not walk parkinsons RLS vomiting acid trips hallucinations agression allergic reaction black fog in brain virus leakng into the brain made my brain have to repair I regret this so much MORTAL KOMBAT FATALITY M 25 2 days
20MG
12/21/2015
 1  acid reflux started period early, a little dizziness After having a period for almost 18 yrs and husband had a vasectomy-I started my period and having some dizziness on the second day of starting prilosec. Pharmacist recommended while insurance company okayed rx for prevacid since it was otc. Will never take again. F 30 2 days
7/8/2009
 1  To see if I have acid reflux Insomnia increased significantly; tightness in upper chest; took pill in the morning, these symptoms happened at night. F 67 2 days
11/19/2009
 1  gerd I had every side effect you could think of. i had extreme chest pain and i mean extreme chest pain. i was told by a doc to take this for gerd. i think it would be great if you have a bad case with ulcers. i developed bacterial overgrowth and candida from this drug suppresing my acid so much. every time i quit my acid came back worse untill one day i quit and had no acid and i mean none. very scary feeling having no acid in my stomach. a month later it came back though , thank god! I would burp up water it seemed like and i was extremly bloated for that month. now i have to get over my other problems. no more acid reflux after being off it for 6 months though. maybe just a little. M 25 2 days
1/14/2010
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 1  acid reflux Numbness in the face, pressure, swelling, lump in the throat. 31 2 days
20ml
2/23/2014
 1  Upper GI Bleed/ Ulcer Worst god damn drug. How do they even get this sh*t FDA approved. I was prescribed this after I had an upper GI bleed from an Ulcer. Literally from the day I took I started feeling dizzy.. Day 2, bouts of depression and crying, overwhelming anxiety and random pains in the stomach area. I couldn't sleep for the few nights I took this and when I could get an hour or so of sleep I would jolt myself awake. DO NOT TAKE THIS IF YOU CAN AT ALL AVOID IT. M 40 2 days
20mg 2X day
11/18/2020
 1  Burning acid/indigestion Lightheaded first time I took it. Felt anxious, but did not relate it to the medication. Acid resolved in 1 hr. after taking it. Acid controlled for two days, then it returned. I took a second dose. Controlled acid in 2 hours. Lightheaded again. I then also began suffering from full anxiety attacks, heart palpitations, crying spells, nausea, brain fog, and ears ringing. It has been 5 days since I last took it, and I am still suffering. This is torture!!! If anyone knows how to reverse these effects, please contact me. I am in agony!!! F 40 2 days
20 1X day
10/5/2020
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 1  Suspected GERD Severe anxiety, not being able to eat/swallow, joint pains, dizziness, nausea, headache. I was given this med because I had been having difficulty swallowing due to GERD. I took it the first day and I felt my throat closing/ear aches. Today I took the next dose and had the same symptoms. I haven't been able to eat and I've been feeling so weak. I was getting a little better with swallowing issues but I wanted something better. This medication made my symptoms worse to the point where drinking water feels so strained and if I try to eat anything, I feel pain in my ears. Did anyone feel like this??? Especially not being able to swallow or making it worse? F 26 2 days
20MG 2X day
5/9/2021
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 1  Stomach Acid, GERD I have been extremely sick since taking. I got severe diarhea and was vomiting. My girlfriend said I looked like a ghost and as if I were about to pass out. Was exhausted and in a terrible mood. Made me feel as if I was dying. I am switching back to Nexium which is what I usually take as Nexium did not give me any negative effects amd worked for me. Do not take it, it is not worth it and so many people have had bad experiences. M 30 2 days
1/Daily 1X day
12/13/2021
 1  Acid reflux Just awful. Started with nausea and general lightheaded ness, then elevated to fatigue and joint and muscle pain. This is my first day not on it and I still feel icky. Don't take this drug. M 21 2 days
20 MG 1X day
12/26/2021
 1  Gerd It has only been two days and my right shoulder is in so much pain. Also have pain in other shoulder as well. This all started right after taking the medication. F 2 days
6/8/2019
 1  Acid reflux Today is the second day taking Prilosec. I feel so weird and it's giving me a panic attack! I feel light headed, stomach feels iffy, eyes feel weird, left arm feels weak. It sucked all the energy I had out. My back and legs hurt. I feel nervous. This is a horrible feeling! I will never take this again! Some of the physical symptoms I just can't explain and they're not good. Won't be taking this again! F 48 2 days
20mg
11/11/2017
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 1  Stomach/heart issues Anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, extreme dizziness, heart fluttering, left arm numb, headaches. Do not ever take this! M 26 2 days
20
7/7/2017
 1  stomach pain dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, migraine, insomnia, feeling like I can't think straight, constant urination, dry parched eyes and throat. Severe tension in head, neck, etc. Anxiety, sweating, crying for no reason. This is a horrible drug. I have tried all the different drugs in this class (PPI) and they all have these terrible side effects. This is poison to my body. I am not taking another pill. F 2 days
20mg 1X day
8/8/2017
 1  Bad heartburn Ceaseless tension headache, ear aches, dizzyness, stiff neck. First time I took it I only felt a headache. After the second capsule I started feeling horrible. If anyone can relate to this or knows how to get relief, please email me. F 18 2 days
20MH
8/7/2017
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