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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PRILOSEC | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | GERD | I am 8 days cold turkey and I am doing fine. They are looking at my gall bladder now as the culprit to explain continued bloating and discomfort. No heartburn issues to date, they are categorizing all my current symptoms to GB. Having ultrasound next week to confirm/surgical consult to follow. | F | 40 | 0 days 20 mg 1X O | 7/13/2010 Patient History | 1 | heartburn | M | 25 | 40mg 1X day | 7/12/2010 Patient History | 4 | gastritis | had symptoms of vit.b deficiency, dry eyes, dry mouth, tinnitis, knee pain, hand pain | I was trying to figure out what was causing my dry eyes and researched Prilosec. Discovered that I was having a lot of symptoms related to vit. B deficienty and discovered that was a side effect of Prilosec. Went off the drug the next day. I have been using natural things to control heartburn, eating small meals, and foods that do not cause acid. I have lost 10 lbs and all this has helped. This first week was difficult, but the heartburn did subsided and can be controlled with Tums. It's been 3 1/2 weeks and I will never take this drug again. Eating habits are very important and weight loss. | F | 62 | 3 years 20mg 1X day | 7/11/2010 | 3 | major heart burn at night | after about 60 days, I started to have major aches in my joints - mainly legs, hips and shins. At first I attibuted it to getting older, but I'm pretty sure it was caused by Prilosec. | M | 43 | 60 days 1X day | 7/11/2010 | 1 | Heartburn | Cramps, abdominal pain, always tired, chills, high fever, muscle weakness, dry mouth. | Last time I took it, I felt as if I would pass away for the severe pain I had in my stomach; As if something was cutting my stomach. It was really very severe pain. I don't advise any one to take it, even if the doctor insists. I have stopped taking it. It is better for us to watch our diet rather than to be a trial for the new medication | F | 50 | 10 days 20 2X day | 7/10/2010 | 1 | acid reflux | excruciating stomach pain, bloating, abdominal distention, cramps | Truly the worst stomach pain I have ever had. And unlike anything I have ever felt before. I could not move and it actually hurt to breathe because my stomach was so distended - and even that slight movement of my abdomen going in and out as I breathed was excruciatingly painful. This medication left me unable to care for my two-year-old son. I could not pick him up, I could not keep up with him. My husband had to stay home from work because of this medicine that I was taking. The side effects were so much worse and so much more debilitating than the condition I was trying to treat in the first place! | F | 39 | 3 days 20mg 1X day | 7/6/2010 | 2 | Gastritis | Tingling & numbness in feet, knee & ankle pain, swelling in ankles, anxiety, depression, tremors in hands, night sweats, chills, extremely dry mouth, blurred vision, heart palpitations, head always feels foggy, always tired. | I was put on Prilosec in January due to a severe gastritis attack in December. My doctor insisted that it was "safe" to use daily for extended periods of time. He said his father has been on it for years and never had a problem. Well since I started taking it I haven't had 1 day that I felt good. Never associated all my symptoms with Prilosec until recently. I couldn't figure out why I was feeling so bad and then I realized that I've felt sick & have had these symptoms for the past 6 months - the same amount of time I've been on Prilosec. So I started researching the side effects and alot of my symptoms were the same. Then I found this web site and I'm about 95% sure it's the Prilosec. All the comments I've read pretty much sums up what I've been going through. I've been to several doctors, had blood work done, an MRI and everything is normal. I've been put on steroids twice, and they help some, but the symptoms always come back. Hopefully my symptoms will disappear after I go off the Prilosec. | F | 51 | 6 months 20 mg 1X day | 7/5/2010 | 1 | Heartburn. | Joint pain,swelling in finger joints,tight/compressed muscles esp.foreamrs,extreme dry mouth,depression,anxiety,loss of appetite. | Started prilosec in Jan., was into my 45th day and woke up with pain in hand joints(swollen joints/ fingers) tight muscles/ forearms,depression,anxiety, dry mouth,insomnia ,loss of appetite.This drug was poison for me, at times you think your going to die(or wish you would!). I went to the doctor and he said to keep taking the prilosec,couldn’t be that. I went back to the doctor and had a full panel of blood work,even a white blood cell test at the hosp, everything normal .My wife found this site as she was researching this drug. The more I read in here the more I realized it was likely prilosec.I went to a rheum. and a neurologist,everything normal. I contacted a pharmacist on time frame symptoms would leave.He said prilosec is a potent drug that binds to your blood, should be in your system 3-4 weeks after you stop.I have been off prolosec for 3 ½ months and just started feeling back to normal 2 weeks ago..I did not have the acid rebound.I would love to know what this drug did to cause all this ,others think it causes a deficiency in nutrients which makes sense( the acid pumps being shut off.)I did take supplements and even vitamin D. Things that did help were lots of fruit esp. apples, and I took Zanax (low dose) which helped a lot. | M | 45 | 45 days 20 mg 1X day | 7/4/2010 | 1 | Gastritis | Tingling on my arms and legs. Joint pain. | Took the med for almost three months and it seemed to help but after the second month I begun experiencing tingling on my arms and legs. I felt tired and not well. Went to the doctor and she decided to do some blood work. They found the I had a severe Vitamin D deficiency for which now I have to take supplements. I am not sure if this med caused the deficiency or if it was due to the gastritis. I stopped the medication after the tingling begun and now the gastritis symptoms have come back. | M | 46 | 3 months 20.mg 1X day | 6/30/2010 | 3 | GERD | None really. | I was on Prevacid from 1998 to 2008. I switched to Prilosec only when I lost my job and couldn't afford the prescription (Prevacid is now available over the counter). I discovered that GERD is often caused by too little acid so I took the chance with Betaine HCL with Pepsin. It was an overnight difference as I had no more pain. Low carb diet for the first month helped with digestion and weaning off of Prilosec. Keifer and probiotics were taken religiously for the first month as well. I now have been weaned off of Betaine and am doing fine!!!! | M | 41 | 2 years 20.6 1X day | 6/29/2010 | 1 | gerd,acid reflux | never was told by Dr it is not intended for long periods to use. it raised my anxiety very high, also increased depression, I am always tired I first started on 20 mg 1x d then increased to 20 mg 2 x's d had chest pain & burping,constipation, palputations at times aches in wrists then was changed to Protonix, very expensive, didn't help at all,3 weeks ago was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation never had any heart problems. I looked up Protonix and that was a rare side effect of that drug. I stopped it the other day and will talk to my cardiologist about it after my testing is finished. I eat saltines alot for the stomach aches which were everyday and when heartburn is real bad I use a warm glass of water with a teaspoon of lemon in it and it usually helps. I am now looking into foods that won't bother my acid reflux and watching what I eat more carefully. I i will never use any of those drugs again. I'll deal with the heartburn.I have used Prilosec on and off for different p | anyone who agrees to take it is asking for problems. | F | 69 | 2 years 20 mg 2X day | 6/26/2010 | 1 | ulcer | Severe muscle pain in lower and upper back radiating to neck. So sever I had to resort to narcotics to stay at work! My Dr. told me to get a message. I did! My masseuse gave me this website! I have stopped prilosec and going to really change my diet! | F | 59 | 8 days 40 1X day | 6/24/2010 | 3 | Severe Daily Heartburn | Prilosec totally eliminated the heartburn. However, I began to experience significant joint pain (elbow/wrist) and later in the knees and lower back to a lesser extent. Finally realized it might be due to the Prilosec. Stopped taking it and 3 days later the pain is virtually gone. I'm now trying Zantac. | M | 49 | 6 months 20 mg 1X day | 6/23/2010 | 1 | GERD, hiatal hernia, frequent heart | burn,indigestion,have been having what I thought was chest pain since I was 12 years old,I thought my heart was hurting and it sharply hurt to breath in,I had to breath shallow little by little until it went away,I was always scared to tell anyone about it,then when I was 27 a doctor finally knew what I was talking about,spitting up stomach acid almost like vomiting,but it just comes up all of the sudden and burning,very nasty, was waking up and couldn't breath until I was able to catch my breath, very scary,thought I was going to die, had endoscopy done almost 9 years ago and a microscopic piece of fatty tissue was cut off my esophagus.I was introduced and prescribed Aciphex,which totally controlled all of my symptoms.I have only been taking Prilosec for 3 1/2 months.My insurance won't pay for Aciphex anymore.Aciphex is the only medication that has ever helped relieve all of my symptoms.I have tried all OTC and other Rx medications such as Nexium and they haven't been able to relieve | I feel tired all the time,no energy.My body aches like I have the flu,along with stiff neck and joints.My left rotor cuff in my shoulder is now popping and rubbing.I have had problems with one of my ankles several times thinking I may have twisted it the wrong way,but didn't remember hurting it.I have had severe eye pain in one eye and blurred vision, very scary. The eye pain lasted for days,the blurred vision is now constant and sometimes worse.I wear glasses and contacts and have been drained all the time and have thought my eyes are just tired or my contacts may be defective and my glasses dirty.I've been cleaning them over and over,also thought I may have had a sinus infection,but have never had that happen with one.I have had severe headaches.My periods are longer and heavier.I have had a lot of stomach pain, bloating and gas.I have two little knots on my stomach that are very sore.I'm not sure what they are,they're kind of like cysts.I am really concerned and scared about them.I've been having dizzy almost fainting spells like hyper/hypoglycemia.I sometimes have heart palpatations and sweat and thought it may be early menopause hot flashes and maybe hormone imbalance.Oddly all of these symptoms immediately started after starting Prilosec.I am definately calling my doctor tomorrow.I can't believe I've let this suffering go on this long.It is a relief to probably have found what is causing all of my symptoms.My little boy that is 6 takes Prilosec 10mg.He takes several ot | M | 36 | 3 months 20 MG 1X day | 6/22/2010 | 1 | GERD, hiatal hernia, frequent heart | He takes several other allergy medications too.He is constantly tired and irritable. He's recently mentioned feeling the "lump" in his throat that I still experience too.I'm thinking it's the Prilosec and will be calling his doctor tomorrow.After reading others experiences and now thinking that's what is causing my symptoms,I definately don't want him taking this stuff.If it's affecting me this way,what is it doing to someone so little?I am thankful I found this site and others have shared their experiences to find help and to help others.I hate it and it is unfortunate others have gone through these terrible experiences. | F | 36 | 3 months 20 MG 1X day | 6/22/2010 | 1 | acid reflux | Dizziness, body aches, unable to think straight, heart palpatations. | This message board saved me. I thought I was losing my mind - until I read some of the experiences prilosec users have had. I stopped taking prilosec 2 months ago and changed my diet and feel close to normal again. The doctors never told me not to take it over an extended period. It would have been helpful to know! | M | 45 | 1 years otc 1X day | 6/21/2010 | 5 | Reflux & asthma | None, that I noticed | Concerned about what I had heard about long term use (as I have been taking it under Dr.'s orders for years) and stopped but now have symptoms such as many describe with use of drug: sensation of something caught in throat, increased phlem and coughing and nausea. Zantac and Tums have not helped! Will probably go back on the drug as I felt 100% better taking it! | F | 64 | 4 days 20mg 1X day | 6/20/2010 | 5 | Acid Reflux, heartburn | None | I have taken some type of drug for acid reflux for over 10 years now. Nexium is my preference, but insurance won't cover these drugs anymore now that they are OTC. Having suffered from terrible stress from age 14 to now, I did my stomach in and the DR said when you have over 20 years of that much erosion, you run the risk of stomach cancer. Well, I would rather take a pill than die of stomach cancer. Bad stomachs/ulcers/acid reflux runs in my family and you can't fight heredity. I have been thru all the drugs - zantac, maalox, prevacid, etc. Unless I want to eat bland food the rest of my life, this pill seems to help me on a daily basis be "normal". I have had a lot of success with it. | F | 42 | 10 years 20 1X day | 6/17/2010 | 2 | heartburn/reflux | ANXIETY! Depression. Chest pain. Dizziness. Panic Attacks. Fatigue. | I have taken Prilosec off and on for several years. I was under a lot of stress which was causing heartburn and gastric issues and began taking it daily. Shortly after, I began having these symptoms. I went to the the walk-in clinic feeling like I had a sinus infection. A round of antibiotics later, I was no better. During the visit my BP was up a bit and a couple days later I began having panic attacks. I only have major med. insurance, so I was putting off going to the DR or ER. I have lowered my BP with diet and lifestyle changes, but the other systems are persisting. This has been quite debilitating: mood swings, irritability, always feeling unsure of my self. My wife found this site today and I was completely blown away by how many others suffer the same symptoms. Prilosec is the only medication I take, so I am stopping immediately. I will keep you posted on what happens over the next few days. | M | 42 | 2 months 20 MG 1X day | 6/16/2010 | 1 | Acid Reflux | Light Headed,very ill feeling,to ill to leave the house,racing heart beat,joint pain,constipation,change in mood-depressed and really bad anxiety,Tiredness,Fatigue,Shaking,all around TERRIBLE! | it helped me for about a month and now it just seems to make me feel terrible. My mom had me stop it about 5 days ago and i feel so much better!Occasional heartburn.but i can now sleep at night without waking up.this medicine is not a great choice for me. | F | 16 | 6 months 40 MG 2X day | 6/13/2010 |