Also known as: Prilosec, Prilosec OTC, Zegerid (Original Formulation)
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omeprazole for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: I have to fight with my insurance company every 9 months, but Omeprazole is a life saver for me. I must take 40 mg everyday or by 10 am the pain is unacceptable. I have used one particular MFG brand for a couple years and just recently my pharmacy sent another brand. I was concerned it wouldn't work either, but a week on it and I am doing great. I am so thankful for omeprazole.
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omeprazole for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: I used it for two months and it worked but after that it didn't work at all, even though I doubled the dose.
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Prilosec (omeprazole) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: 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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omeprazole for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: 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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Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: 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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omeprazole for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: 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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Prilosec OTC (omeprazole) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: 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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Prilosec (omeprazole) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: 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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Prilosec (omeprazole) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: 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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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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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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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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Prilosec (omeprazole) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: 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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