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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 4  acid reflux I took this medication for 2 years for chronic reflux. I was going through a divorce and taking care of a toddler. I assumed stress and depression were causing the following symptoms but now that I've been off it for 2 weeks I realize it was side effects of the Prilosec: Symptoms: blurred vision, dizziness, fatigue, increased fight/flight reaction (anxiety), numbness in hands, hair loss, distractibility, spastic colon when menstrating. It did however work really well for reflux and irritable bowl distention. F 39 2 years
10/8/2007
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 3  gastritis lightheadedness on day #1, also starting getting muscle pains in the back on the right side and down right arm, also feelings of sadness am so glad to find this site, i thought i was becoming a hypochondriac with the side effects happening so soon after I started the Prilosec (which is helping the gastritis). but would like to find another drug with less side effects!! F 35 5 days
10/8/2007
 1  Hiatus hernia Long term side effect of calcium deficiency, leading to osteoporosis. This is also supported by plentiful research over the last few years. I started taking Prilosec (omeprazole) over 10 years ago for a hiatus hernia. I've been taking a minimum of 10mg every day since then. I've not had any side effects that are obvious (but I do wonder sometimes about how I've been sluggish at times). I came off this drug a week ago, after I realised this was the reason why I was recently diagnosed with osteopenia. I've been absolutely fine since, taking natural medicines (e.g. slippery elm) and making some lifestyle changes. For me, just not worth the long term health problems. M 46 11 years
10/4/2007
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 2  Heartburn Extreme chest pains or possibly angina. It worked on the heartburn but the side effects were extreme. Buyer beware!! I've been using prilosec for a number of months now and couldn't understand why I was having severe chest pains until I read this website. I've been off of prilosec now for 6 days and my chest pains have gone. The chest pains were in the muscle or chest cavity area. Very sharp pains, almost like a knife. Also I had anxiety attacks too just like everyone else here. M 42 10 months
10/2/2007
 1  gastritis irritability, anxiety, fatigue, abdominal pain and diarrhea F 45 5 days
9/27/2007
 1  Feeling of lump in the throat drowsiness,mild headache, weakness, loose motion,constpation, chill sensation and feeling like a lethargy always .I noticed there is improvement in my throat but symptoms like drowsiness,mild headache, weakness, loose motion,constpation persists. Pls advise all these symptoms are bcoz of Medicines or something else. If yes should these symptoms will go away if i withdraw my therapy. How long it takes to come to normal condition? Pls contact me in my mail id. M 31 5 weeks
9/27/2007
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 2  GERDS, Heartburn Tiredness/ dizziness, depression, bored, stomach pains, headache I'm so glad I found this site. I've been taken this for 7 days and feel awefull. Heartburn didn't really go away. I think I'm going to stop taking this a try something else. M 30 7 days
9/26/2007
 2  GERD After 3 weeks: Chest Pain NOT related to Acid Reflux (feels like I'm going to have a heart attack). Very tired. Feels like I have the flu. Dizzy. Blurred Vision. Almost blacked out. Aching and pinching feeling in arms and legs. Neck pain. Very stressed and irritated. Doctor told me to take twice a day. Took three weeks for reflux to go away and Prilosec to kick in. Once it kicked in I could feel the side effects. I was always tired and stressed by the end of the day. By the end of the third week I almost went to ER because I thought I was having a heart attack. Reflux was gone, but not worth it. M 23 3 weeks
9/12/2007
 4  Gerd & hiatus hernia I've had acid reflux problems since I was 25 years old and Prilosec so far has been the only medication that fully relieves my symptoms.Like a lot of other people I have felt numbness in my limbs but compared to my symptoms I almost don't notice it anymore. I have experienced water weight gain, hair loss which the doctors always deny and yes, a general sense of depression and lack of energy are the biggest drawback to this drug. One word of advice:Please listen to what your body tells you because the doctors don't know the drug and your body like you do. Protonix was the last PPI that I tried and I thought that my husband was going to kill me. I truly was experiencing memory lapse at 36 years old and anxiety. At first I notice that I had more energy and that after six month my hair was growing back in drove and I was losing a few pounds. I was so excited and with relatively no side effect that I could complain about I thought that I was on the road to a cure.It turned out that Protonix 20 was not enough to cover the acid reflux I had. After about 12 months I was starting to developing asthma symptoms (shortness of breath and coughing when near cigarettes or cold weather) and it doesn't run at all in my family. As my symptoms increased, I explained them to my Dr. and he said that my dosage wasn't strong enough for me and that was the acid going over the lungs that was mimicking the symptoms of Asthma. So he inc F 36 10 years
9/11/2007
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 2  GERD BLOATING, SEVERE ADOMINAL PAINS, DIARHEA, TIGHTNESS IN CHEST, TIREDNESS I will stop taking this medication. It is not worth it. I will try a holistic approach. F 62 10 days
9/11/2007
 3  gerd by the beginning of the third week would get dizzy spells even sitting down. The last day I took it I go up from the sofa and blacked out at the kitchen counter. Smashed my knee and decided to stop after reading about it here. Have not taken since and no blackouts If/when the gerd gets to bad or a regular occurance I probalby will resume taking it but only two weeks on. one week off. M 52 21 days
9/4/2007
 1  chest pressure, lump in throat Stomach pain, gnawing chest pain I can't believe that digestive pain is a side effect of PPI drugs created to help digestive problems. Continued to take this for a week thinking my condition was worsening before switching to Protonix which was worse. F 49 7 days
9/2/2007
 3  Acid Reflux General malaise, depression, crying, easily irritated, general feeling of weakness, random chest pains-like someone is poking me in the heart...not severe pain but enough for me to stop and take notice. I've been feeling disconnected, forgetful, and out-of-it for quite some time now and never realized that all my sypmtoms could be a side effect of the prilosec. I just thought I was imagining things. I'm glad I found this web-site. Maybe I'm not just going crazy. I'm afraid to stop taking the Prilosec though, because it did stop my acid reflux chest pains. I've never tried any other acid reducer since this is what my doctor recommended. F 28 9 months
8/30/2007
 5  acid reflex F 60 1 years
8/26/2007
 4  stomach ulcer I had similar issues, however joint pain was present before taking Prilosec. I have read that stomach problems can cause joint pain, especially in the heels. Still having joint pain but not as severe. However 3 weeks after taking the 14 day regimen, the stomach pain is beginning to return. The package directions state not to take it again for 4 months. Has anyone tried taking Prilosec sooner than the 4 months? If so, what side effects, if any, did you experience? M 51 14 days
8/25/2007
 2  Regular heartburn at night I got increasingly depressed during the 4 weeks I was put on Prilosec, which at first i thought was just stress. But it got so bad, that I stopped taking it 4 days early and felt better mentally almost immediately. I am usually someone who enjoys life, but every day became blacker while on Prilosec. I still got heartburn at night while taking it, but perhaps not as frequently. F 42 24 days
8/23/2007
 5  acid, reflux Occaisional feeling of lump in throat, otherwise none. Great stuff for me. Taking OTC every day in times of stress and backing off to every other day whenever I can. Would eat 3-4 antacids and a OTC Pepcid, Zantac or Tagamet before supper almost every day before this. Recommended by my GI doc who said he has many patients who have been taking for years. M 52 1 years
8/20/2007
 2  Acid Reflux Feet began tingling by day 5. Very lightheaded. Stopped taking it by day six. Left arm/shoulder feels weak, like a pinched nerve. Would rather use Tagamet than something this strong. M 34 6 days
8/17/2007
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 4  GERD Not sure if it's Prilosec, but I've had Increasing muscle aches and pains. My thumb joint and the outside edge of foot joint have a burning sensation with pressure (arthritis?). Feeling of lack of energy, mild depression. Possibly, these symptoms occured as a result of stressors of moving my family, weight gain,and lack of regular exercise that I was used to. I do feel like I'm physically older than my 80 yr old mother. Love the fact that I have no heartburn every day. Tried going off it for one day...severe heartburn, not worth going off it. F 45 2 years
8/15/2007
 5  Gerd Esphogitis Burning Acid Reflux When I started I had some pains in chest area and joint pain. I also have a tingling sensation not sure if its caused by the med or not. Really nothing of much concern best medicine Im on right now. Helped completely get rid of the acid reflux! Cured me of acid reflux,burning mouth,burning throat and coughing fits,choking. Keeps acid down so it doesnt travel up my sinuses. I have to stay on it long term hope it continues to be helpful. F 35 30 days
8/13/2007

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