User Reviews for Omeprazole
Also known as: Omesec, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC, Zegerid (Original Formulation)
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| Helicobacter Pylori Infection | 1 reviews | 58 medications | 8.5 |
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| GERD | 32 reviews | 206 medications | 8.4 |
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| Indigestion | 2 reviews | 229 medications | 8.3 |
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| Erosive Esophagitis | 4 reviews | 107 medications | 8.2 |
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| Barrett's Esophagus | 0 reviews | 13 medications | 8.0 |
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| Multiple Endocrine Adenomas | 0 reviews | 6 medications | 8.0 |
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| Duodenal Ulcer | 3 reviews | 135 medications | 7.3 |
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| Stomach Ulcer | 2 reviews | 106 medications | 3.4 |
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| Systemic Mastocytosis | 0 reviews | 8 medications | Not rated - Be the first | |
| Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome | 0 reviews | 55 medications | Not rated - Be the first | |
| Summary | 44 reviews |
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Reviews for Omeprazole
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Prilosec (omeprazole) for GERD: About three months ago my dr ordered prilosec 20 mg for heart burn. I also have diverticulosis that coused me to have a burning itching discharge. By the time I had taken 42 prilosec I noticed the burning and itching had completely stopped. I am still taking one prilosec every other day. I now need to know if I can take one 20 mg. prilosec tablet per day indefinately without harm to my health.
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| August 27, 2007 10:46 PM | ||||||
| Review by tooeret: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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omeprazole for Erosive Esophagitis: My Doctor diagnoised me as having Acid Reflux over 2 years ago. He put me on Omeprazole. I take 2-20mg capsules per day and I have'nt had a problem with Hartburn ar Acid Reflux since!!! It is GREAT medicine!
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| April 26, 2008 2:51 PM | ||||||
| Review by j lynn: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Prilosec (omeprazole) for GERD: I have Crohns' Disease along with GERD and Prilosec works very well for me. I live by the stuff, it's the only thing that has ever worked.
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| September 18, 2008 7:30 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) for GERD: I was prescribed this by my doctor to take twice daily. It has helped but I worry about long term use. I have been using it for 2 or 3 years now.
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| July 5, 2009 9:09 PM | ||||||
| Review by JCN: | ||||||
Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) for GERD: It was wonderful to be able to take one in the morning and be free of distress all day, but soon I began to have dizziness on arising which soon increased to all day. By process of elimination I found the cause to be Prilosec. The problem was resolved after discontinued use. Now I am taking ranitidine with no such side effects and very satisfied.
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| February 27, 2010 11:06 AM | ||||||
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omeprazole for Duodenal Ulcer: I'm on day 5 and taking Omeprazole for a duodenal ulcer. I am taking it as part of a course which included 1 week on antibiotics and then followed by I month on the Omeprazole. No side effects yet except exccess gas.
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| November 30, 2007 5:13 AM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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omeprazole for GERD: Works well with virtually no side effects.
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| September 21, 2008 10:41 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ||||||
Prilosec (omeprazole) for GERD: Prilosec is the only new drug I have used and I find I have insomnia. I am going to stop using this and see if it clears up.
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| September 28, 2009 4:37 AM | ||||||
| Review by gems3125: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) for GERD: This medication helps, although I have to take it twice a day and about 40mg at a time for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Does not stop all the burning problem, however does help take the edge off the pain so one can work.
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| April 23, 2009 5:58 PM | ||||||
| Review by dr5cft6: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) for GERD: My doctor gave me a sample of Prevacid for chronic heartburn and one pill taken at bedtime gave me the HIVES by the next morning. Never having had hives, I freaked and called the doctor immediately. I was then given PRILOSEC and have been 98.6% trouble free since then, switching to PRILOSEC OTC which was half of my cost of the prescription. It doesn't seem to matter what I eat: Mexican, Thai, Chinese or other spicy foods, chocolate, water, sodas, bland stuff, etc., I often get heartburn maybe 5 days out of 7. With Prilosec, I seldom have any discomfort, regardless of what I eat or drink. If I forget to take it daily, I'll get heartburn 36-48 hours after the last pill.
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| December 4, 2009 1:53 PM | ||||||
| Review by Mae in Michigan: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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omeprazole for GERD: This medicine works. Without it I feel like a walking heart attack. On it I feel swell. I can't believe the difference. I have been on it for 2 years, 2 tabs a day.
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| June 16, 2009 3:56 PM | ||||||
| Review by ElizaJane23: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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omeprazole for GERD: I get the generic omeprazole through the pharmacy and my insurance pays for it. I have about 1 night a month with problems - other then that the omperazole takes away all my symptoms. I know I can't miss a dose - I won't be sleeping much that night because of the heartburn and reflux. So I know I still have problems, but with omeprazole I have almost no symptoms. It does it's job.
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| September 6, 2009 2:57 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
5.0
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Prilosec (omeprazole) for GERD: I took this drug for several weeks and my GERD cleared up. Then, out of the blue, I became moody and angry at everyone. I read up on some of the side effects and found that mood issues have been associated. I tend to have this when I take anything that amps up your metabolism so it must contain something that is somewhat related to that.
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| December 30, 2009 2:46 AM | ||||||
| Review by Vii: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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omeprazole for Erosive Esophagitis: Slight nausea, I already have an over-sensitive stomach. But the benefits out weigh the discomfort.
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| March 5, 2009 3:27 PM | ||||||
| Review by newtek30: | ![]() | User Rating: |
10
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Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) for Indigestion: Good for stomach pains, indigestion and extreme gaseous pains and conditions.
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| June 14, 2010 2:01 PM | ||||||
| Review by genop: | ![]() | User Rating: |
8.0
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Prilosec (omeprazole) for GERD: Needed to stop taking due to red, swollen and painful joints side effect. Tried stopping then starting again but side effect occurred again.
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| October 9, 2010 5:19 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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omeprazole for GERD: I am 34 and without any other noticeable symptoms, I lost my voice for a month. I found out it was caused by acid reflux. Omeprazole has really done the trick, with no significant side effects, but like some others here, I am concerned about the long term health effects of taking a drug indefinitely. I hope to find a natural solution soon.
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| November 14, 2010 5:32 PM | ||||||
| Review by Edenderry: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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omeprazole for Duodenal Ulcer: Been using omeprazole for 2 years as effective maintenance therapy against duodenal ulcer recurrence, probably linked to Crohn's disease. Found that I could cut dosage from 20 mg to 10 mg daily in periods when disease was passive. Little evidence of side effects - merely occasional slight light headedness.
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| September 17, 2008 2:26 AM | ||||||
| Review by Razduck: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) for GERD: Excellent OTC medication for Acid Reflux (GERD)
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| November 17, 2009 10:41 AM | ||||||
| Review by curlycue: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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omeprazole for GERD: I am now trying to get off this medicine. I have been taking it for 2 yrs. At times I have fast heartbeat and feel nervous and at times have joint pains.
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| March 12, 2011 8:49 AM | ||||||
| Review by pauley: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Prilosec (omeprazole) for GERD: I tried Prilosec first for my heartburn symptoms but I noticed I had to take it a couple of times during the day which quickly added up. I found myself spending quite a bit of money.
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| February 20, 2009 9:13 AM | ||||||
| Review by Bleeding Gutz: | ![]() | User Rating: |
9.0
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omeprazole for Stomach Ulcer: Love it love it
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| November 19, 2009 3:25 PM | ||||||
| Review by teresabzie: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Prilosec (omeprazole) for GERD: I started taking Prilosec over 6 years ago. It was very effective at helping with the acid and GERD symptoms, however my Doctor prescribed two tablets a day (Over recommended dosage-due to seriousness of Gerd). I seem to be fine until I started getting horrible spasms in my sides and intestines. I broke my ankle in March and the spasms were bad and the spasms worsened. I had my calcium checked and I was dangerously low. We backed down to 1 Prilosec and the spasms disappeared. So watch your calcium with higher doses.
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| October 8, 2011 11:18 PM | ||||||
| Review by Anonymous: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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Prilosec (omeprazole) for Erosive Esophagitis: Got control of the condition with Prevacid 30mg for a few months (felt sick most of the time on it) and then switched to Prilosec OTC after a mild relapse. I loved this medication and it worked like a charm for quite a few years. (3-4) Then gradually it became less effective and I had to go from 10 mg to 20 mg. Overall I am pleased with the product.
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| April 21, 2011 7:10 PM | ||||||
| Review by Deta: | ![]() | User Rating: |
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omeprazole for GERD: Just finished 14 day treatment with generic Omeprazole 20mg delayed release (CVS). 1) Tiny capsules, very easy to swallow. 2) No side-effects. 3) After second day, reflux and heartburn diminished completely. 4) Treatment just ended, so no long-term experience yet.
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See also...
- Omeprazole Consumer Overview
- Omeprazole Delayed-Release Capsules MedFacts Consumer Leaflet
- Omeprazole Delayed-Release Tablets MedFacts Consumer Leaflet
- Omeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules MedFacts Consumer Leaflet
- Omeprazole Suspension MedFacts Consumer Leaflet
- omeprazole Concise Consumer Information
- omeprazole Advanced Consumer
- Omeprazole Monograph



