User Reviews for Omeprazole

Prilosec (omeprazole): 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.

Prilosec (omeprazole): 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.

Prilosec OTC (omeprazole): 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.

Prilosec OTC (omeprazole): 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.

omeprazole: Works well with virtually no side effects.

Prilosec (omeprazole): 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.

Prilosec OTC (omeprazole): 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.

Prilosec OTC (omeprazole): 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.

omeprazole: 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.

omeprazole: 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.

Prilosec (omeprazole): 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.

Prilosec (omeprazole): Needed to stop taking due to red, swollen and painful joints side effect. Tried stopping then starting again but side effect occurred again.

omeprazole: 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.

Prilosec OTC (omeprazole): Excellent OTC medication for Acid Reflux (GERD)

omeprazole: 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.

Prilosec (omeprazole): 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.

Prilosec (omeprazole): 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.

omeprazole: 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.

omeprazole: 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.

Prilosec (omeprazole): I started taking one pill a day in October, switched to generic, which didn't work so the doctor suggested I take 2 a day. Still nothing, so I switched back to Prilosec and continued to take twice a day. Works pretty well, except for some days when I need to use a backup of tums or Zantac.

omeprazole: Took care of my stomach and I lost 40lbs in a year.

Prilosec (omeprazole): Prilosec completely eradicates the severe reflux I suffer from due to a rare stomach condition known as gastroparesis. Sadly, it completely eliminates my appetite as well. It also slows my metabolism down to a crawl, which is already inherently slow due to my stomach condition.

omeprazole: I have been on this medication since 1994 and I'm 24 now and still taking it. It has made a huge difference. I have no heartburn and can eat or drink anything I want. I have no side effects.

Prilosec OTC (omeprazole): I have taken both prescription and OTC Prilosec. After losing my prescription coverage, I changed to OTC version and have had great results. I try to take my pill at least 2 to 3 hours before lunch. It works very well for me.

Prilosec (omeprazole): I am on 40mg of Prilosec for GERD and I have zero heartburn 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Do not forget to take a dose or else the fire monster comes up your throat.