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 |
| 1 | GERD | Started getting nauseous, light-headed (especially in the morning), lost 15 pounds, loss of appetite, loose bowels, fatigue, anxiety, then depression -- but worst of all...hot flashes, then a rash on my face and chest. My doctor could not figure out what was wrong with me. Not once did I even imagine that it could be the Prilosec. Then on a hunch, I switched to Nexium and ALL the symptoms were gone within a week and have not returned. I will NEVER, EVER take this junk again. STAY AWAY!! | M | 48 | 3 weeks | 4/8/2007 | 4 | GERD | Because my insurance company would not pay for Nexium I switched to Omeprazole. Within the first week of taking the drug I had two horrific nightmares that literally made me awaken to stop their continuance. The drug is working fine otherwise and I hope this side effect is only a brief conditioning until my body acclimates to the new drug. If the nighjtmares persist I will have to consider asking my physician for another medication. | M | 58 | 4 days | 4/5/2007 | 4 | acid reflux and indigestion | Tiredness, weakness, sleeplesness, muscle ache, dizziness, i dont know if these side effects are due to prilosec but i noticed these side effects after i started prilosec. | Well it does help my indigestion and acid reflux | M | 22 | 3 months | 4/4/2007 | 5 | GERD | None | This is the ONLY drug that keeps my very severe reflux at bay. | F | 51 | 15 years | 3/31/2007 | 3 | Heartburn, stomachache | Feel a lump in the throat, bloating, fatigue, anxiety, wake up in middle night and could not sleep. | heartburn is gone, but still feel pain around chest. | M | 50 | 13 days | 3/31/2007 | 4 | Acid Reflux | Consistent gas, some dryness in mouth. | The gas is nasty as hell and I figure it has to do with Prilosec. I have to take it daily or my GERD returns with added punch and pain. My stool is not very solid either. | M | 39 | 3 months | 3/29/2007 | 3 | Several small stomach ulcers/reflux | Light headed, weight gain despite exercise, increased systolic blood pressure. Normally b/p is 98/68 - now 122/63 | Almost daily breakthrough burning in stomach/esophagus | F | 60 | 3 months | 3/26/2007 | 3 | H-Pylori caused Acid Reflux | Dizziness, joint pain, muscle pain, anemia and overall lack of energy, which resulted in being less active and weight gain of 20lbs. Of course this resulted in general depression and feeling older than I am. | I have antibiotic resistant H-Pylori and the acid reflux is horrific without the Prilosec and my doctor said I'm at risk for ulcers & cancer without the Prilosec, however, he didn't mention that long-term use of Prilosec also causes cancer. I am not going to take it anymore. | F | 59 | 2 years | 3/26/2007 | 4 | Gastritis | It really works except i get a hive or 2 here and there that go away fairly quickly. Has anyone experienced this? I cant help but be alarmed b/c hives are signs of allergies, but is one hive here and there nothing to be worried about, especially since I have been taking this for months ? Please email me if you have experienced this. Thank you [email protected] | This seems to be the only medication that helps my gastritis (when i take it every day) | F | 33 | 3 months | 3/24/2007 | 5 | Acid Reflux | None | I was dignosed with acid reflux after having no success self-medicating with Tums and Mylanta. I changed my diet first, eliminating caffeine, red wine, chocolate, and spicy foods, but it didn't make a difference. My doctor started me on prescription Prilosec (40mg) and when it came over the counter I switched to that (20mg twice a day). It is the only think that works consistently!! I give blood often and have never been found to be anemic, and I also had a bone scan showing great calcium levels. Aside from my refulx, I am in great health. | F | 26 | 3 years | 3/22/2007 | 1 | Gastro-Intenstinal Problems | Fatigue, tightness of chest, anxiety, general weakness, stomach problems, sexual dysfunction (male) | My transplant clinic threw these pills at me to help me control the side effects of CellCept, which gives me terrible stomach problems now and then. My problems were NOT acid reflux related, and I was prescribed this even though I told them so. After being on this drug for a week I noticed that whenever I would play soccer for my team I would become winded and totally exhausted within only a few minutes of exertion. At first, I thought this was because of a new diet and weight training regimen that I had started. however, when I accidentally skipped a dose, I outpaced my entire soccer team the next day. needless to say, I came home and threw out the prescription. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION UNLESS YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED IT. the worst part is that my doctors refused to help me get a medical marijuana card (I am in oregon) despite my persistent requests. I knew that marijuana cured the problems that I was having, but instead they decided to throw this horrible drug at me rather than consid | M | 18 | 7 days | 3/22/2007 | 5 | Acid Reflux, Gurd | None so far, after 6 years of taking the drug daily. After running out a couple of times, the old symptons returned. That's about it. | M | 57 | 6 days | 3/17/2007 | 3 | GERD that causes asthma | I took the Prilosec one evening(GERD is worse at bedtime). After three hours when I went to bed I began to have some muscle twitching, which increased. Had severe nervousness and vivid dreams. Had troubling stomach gurgling all night too. Felt absolutely terrible all night. I will not take this again...I will go back on my prescription drug for GERD. | It did help my reflux, but not worth feeling terrible from the side effects. Perhaps some of the different side effects could be described more clearly on the package insert. Nor did my family doctor tell me of them when she sugested I try Prilosec vs the prescription I had been taking. | F | 50 | 1 days | 3/6/2007 | 3 | | 3/1/2007 | 3 | Gerd. Zenkers Diverticulum | Diarrhea - appprox ~three times a week. Nausea ~4 days a week. I take a lot of meds (8 prescriptions + otc) - and just recently figured out which was causing it by going off it a week. In doing so - my gerd came back with a vengeance but - the diarrhea went away. | M | 1.5 years | 3/1/2007 | 4 | Ulcer | Bloating | This drug has been awesome until last night and today! I am back to feeling miserable, but without the pain. This side effect might have to do with my continued coffee intake and then today milk, ugh! So, I think the diet might have to change if this drug will give you the results you want. I am concerned about the other side effects many have said they have, too. I think if I don't get some relief overnight from this bloating I will not be taking this tomorrow morning. I will just play it by ear for now. I have not had "hunger" pains that were from the acid and not actual hunger, which helps me to lose some weight, but the bloating is seriously not worth it, which is what I was already having! Along with concern about the future side effects, which are scary, I will probably go off it and maybe just take as needed. My diet needs to change, too. Other than those symptoms, which are not small, a great drug, really... it really took me out of pain. | F | 51 | 4 days | 2/28/2007 | 3 | Acid Reflux | Instestinal pain, increased appetite, odd taste in throat, chest pain, dry throat, fatigue | I will take it for the 14 days as directed, but I don't know if I'm likely to continue. It is great to eat whatever I want without pain, but other users commented on some very severe side-effects, such as poor vitamin absorbtion. I don't know which is worse... the acid reflux pain, or the side effects! | F | 37 | 4 days | 2/20/2007 | 1 | acid reflux | severe itching all over body | I have had itching in a few places on all other reflux drugs plus other side effects including internal bleeding. I don't know what to do - have tried everything short of surgery. The surgery looks horrible. I also tried apple cider vinegar but it did not work well. Any suggestions on natural remedies? | F | 56 | 40 days | 2/18/2007 | 1 | acid reflux | severe itching all over body | I have had itching in a few places on all other reflux drugs plus other side effects including internal bleeding. I don't know what to do - have tried everything short of surgery. The surgery looks horrible. I also tried apple cider vinegar but it did not work well. Any suggestions on natural remedies? | F | 56 | 40 days | 2/18/2007 | 1 | acid reflux | depression and anxiety | stomach pain, altered reality. somewhat bizarre rxn. | M | 42 | 5 years | 2/17/2007 |