Prevpac and Bad Taste: What Users Say

• Par...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 29, 2020

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I don't normally share my experiences or leave reviews on anything, but I thought I'd share in regards to the Prevpac because I'm living through a nightmare. The worst thing is the bad taste in my mouth. I know it sounds like a very small side effect, but imagine the taste in your mouth after vomiting bile and times that by 100. There's also the drip taste in the back of my throat. I feel like I'm constantly holding puke back. I'm on day 3, and I'm very tired and feel extra weak. I've tried eating crackers, but no such luck in helping me out. I did, however, buy a lot of hard candy and gum, which helps a lot. I wake up every hour or two during the night to chew gum or suck on a candy. These drugs are no joke. I wish everyone luck."

• Cb1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2014

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I'm currently on day 11 of Prevpac. I was very nervous about taking it after reading horror stories online. The first day I was very nauseous after taking it in the morning. That afternoon I purchased some probiotics, and they have been a huge help! My only side effect is a bad taste in my mouth, but chewing gum helps with that! I feel great now, but I'm excited to be done with the meds in three days. I've been having stomach issues for three years with no definite answer until finally a doctor tested me for H. Pylori, and it came back positive. Prevpac really isn't that bad. I highly recommend taking probiotics, though!"

• SAT...
• September 24, 2013

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I'm usually very regular, so when I started experiencing stomach discomfort-bloating, constipation, lots of gas-I headed straight to my doctor. I did indeed have H. pylori and was given the Prevpac 14-day treatment. After reading what seemed like pages of negative reviews and side effects, I was hesitant to start the regimen and made a deal with myself that if it didn't work out for me, I'd go toward a more holistic route. I'm on Day 13, and overall I had a positive experience. The first few days I was fatigued, and that eventually went away. I did get a bad taste in my mouth after an hour of taking the medicine. I'm regular again and feel much better. I also took probiotics and cut out sugar, dairy, and gluten, which I think helped as well."

• Mur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2016

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "First of all, believe that the doctor had evaluated and decided that this drug has more benefits than the side effects for you. Every medicine has side effects. I completed my 14 days of Prevpac today. I was having unexplained upper right stomach pain and sometimes diarrhea once or twice a week. Initially thought it's gallstones - but ultrasound confirmed it's not. All blood work was normal. Upper endoscopy did not figure out any ulcers. Finally, did a stool test and confirmed the presence of H. pylori antigen, and I was recommended Prevpac for 14 days. I had a few side effects: headache in the evening, mild stomach cramps, bitter taste in my mouth (specifically in the morning). I'm feeling perfect now. Be positive, and that supplements the med."

• Mah...
• July 18, 2011

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "Today is my 5th day of taking the medication. I too was worried about taking it after reading some horror stories regarding the side effects. I am happy to say that so far the only side effects that I've experienced are a little tiredness the first day and the bad taste in my mouth, which I've noticed that I've experienced more in the middle of the night upon waking for various reasons. All in all, I am pleased, other than the fact that I have to take them for 14 days. Good luck to all!"

• so...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2013

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I've had some stomach pain, but nothing like before I was diagnosed. The taste is getting really bad in my mouth - I'm on day 7, but I just keep drinking water to get rid of the taste. It's like a zingy, metal taste, raw like I burned my tongue on coffee. I do have cramping about an hour after taking, but then it goes away. I have more bowel movements, but I assume it's just the meds working. It's almost over. Hopefully, I never have to do anything like this again. I'm no longer tired, groggy, no energy - I feel fantastic - I had no idea it was the infection making me so ill."

• Aun...
• December 14, 2009

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I'm on day 4, and the stomach pain has not subsided, being H. pylori positive. The drugs put a terrible taste in my mouth. Even during sleep, the bad taste wakes me up and makes me want to gag. I've been eating lemon drops and candy to help keep it washed back down."

• Cmb...
• August 10, 2015

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I was a little nervous about taking this after reading some horror stories online. The first day I had some burning in my stomach and nausea, but then I started taking a probiotic an hour before the AM and PM antibiotics, and that helped amazingly well. The only side effect I suffered for the 2 weeks was a bad taste in my mouth (a little like metal). The Prevpac worked for me. No more stomach issues. I just recommend taking a probiotic. It really helped!"

• Nek...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2020

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I was diagnosed with HP and am on day 6 of treatment. I have extreme insomnia, a very bad taste in my mouth all the time, no matter what I do, have stomach pain and gas I can't seem to pass, did have diarrhea on the first couple days of treatment but now constipated. I want to feel better soon."

• Tam...
• May 27, 2013

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I'm on day 8. No stomach issues except mild cramping every so often, maybe once a day for a couple of minutes. The worst part for me is the disgusting taste, and like others, it is waking me up, it's so nasty. Also, starting yesterday, it feels like my tongue is on fire. I pray that after I complete the Prevpac, I never have to do it again. I am miserable."

• HS ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2016

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "On Day 6 of the 14-day treatment. The side effects I've experienced haven't been too bad: the bad taste in my mouth (usually at night and first thing in the morning), hard time staying asleep (insomnia), yellow stools, and some left-side aches, which I think may have to do with constipation. I'm sure I would be worse if I didn't take a probiotic with every dose of these meds."

• JGJ...
• February 13, 2010

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I am on my 5th day of the 14-day treatment and am beginning to feel better. I read the effects of this drug and was very apprehensive about taking it. However, I am pleased to report that my side effects are minimal. They include slightly bad taste, slight nausea, and constipation. I'll report back upon the conclusion of my treatment."

• Amy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2015

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I am on day 3 out of 14, and I am so miserable. I don't want to continue it, but I have to :'( I pass really stinky gas, horrible diarrhea, nausea, feeling tired most of the time, but worst of all is the weird taste in my mouth. Oh God, when I wake up to it... Probably the reason why I feel so nauseated. Drinking a lot of water, eating candy (tiny M&Ms that come in bottles. For some reason, it helped me... weird, I know), and Listerine PocketPaks all help me with the disgusting, nasty taste so far. I hope it's worth it. I give it a five because of the side effects, but the treatment better be a 10... I sure hope it's worth it :'((("

• pyl...
• June 16, 2013

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I'm on the last day of a 14-day treatment. A little bad taste, but it didn't last long. Doctor must have faith in Prevpac because I asked if I need to be retested, and he said no. A routine colonoscopy/upper endoscopy showed the presence of H. pylori. Still not sure how I was infected, I had an endoscopy 5 years ago and didn't have it then. My wife said better me than her, she could never have taken all this medication and was amazed at how well I tolerated the Prevpac 14-day treatment."

• Van...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2016

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "Yearlong pain was gone by day 3. But on day 4, the horrible side effects started. The awful taste in my mouth at all times, worsening constipation, headband headache, and up all night with insomnia. If it wasn't worth it to get rid of this stomach infection, I would quit taking this med. That's how bad these side effects combined are for me. If it was just one, and not at all the up all night insomnia, I would be much better."

• Liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2022

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I started the treatment 3 days ago. The first day, I had a bad taste in my mouth with increased saliva and at times difficult to swallow. The second day was just the same, but I had insomnia, waking up every 2 hours throughout the night. Currently on day 3, and I still have the same symptoms. I chewed gum when I had a bad taste in my mouth, and it seemed to help. I have been on a bland diet and no caffeine since I started. Hopefully, this treatment is successful for H. pylori. I will update after the medication is finished."

• Jay...
• August 19, 2013

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I am almost done with the Prevpac, after I take it, I have a really bad taste in my mouth. I'm hoping that I will be cured and that all the money that was paid is worth it."