Pepto-Bismol User Reviews & Ratings

• Jba...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 7, 2018

For Diarrhea "I was so sick from a stomach virus going around my city, including my own doctor's office staff. I literally felt like I was dying. My wonderful neighbor brought me a bottle of Pepto-Bismol, and after the first dose, I immediately started feeling better. I couldn’t believe it, as I had been delirious only moments before."

• Sav...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 13, 2016

For Diarrhea "As a college student with moderate IBS symptoms/overly sensitive stomach, sharing one bathroom with four people can REALLY be scary. Instead of having to climb out the window and run into the woods or bang on the door begging for mercy, popping a couple Pepto tablets can REALLY help relieve the symptoms of impending doom. It mellows my stomach out within 5 minutes of taking, doesn't taste bad, and gives me a sense of safety. Sometimes, your stomach still gets upset much later, which at that point is completely fine - it has to come out sometime, right? Generally speaking, it's usually great, and I never get the upset stomach! I recommend it to anyone, it's saved me many times and can do the same for you."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 26, 2018

"I have used Pepto-Bismol liquid off and on for more than 10 years because it was effective. But, sadly, the manufacturer has changed the formula, replacing saccharin sweetener with sucralose. Now the liquid is so sickeningly sweet, I cannot use it and have switched to Kaopectate."

• Sas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2020

For Diarrhea, Chronic "Let me tell you, Pepto-Bismol is the best medicine I have ever taken for my stomach issues. I have IBS-C, and sometimes my IBS medicine gives me nasty side effects and makes me bloat, have indigestion, stomach pain, and Pepto-Bismol will literally get rid of all my symptoms. I absolutely love it! It has given me back my life, seriously. I do not take my IBS medicine every day. Whenever I need it and then the side effects come, I will take Pepto-Bismol, and I feel actually normal! I forgot what normal felt like until I took this medicine! I always recommend it to my friends and family. I call Pepto-Bismol gold in a bottle. Also, I appreciate not having crazy side effects from this medicine, it just helps me and no problems. I only take it when I take my IBS medicine, and it doesn't stop my IBS medicine from working either! This is great stuff."

• Tha...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 16, 2022

For Indigestion "It is a must-have in my medicine cabinet, knowing I have it makes me feel so secure. I occasionally (maybe once or twice a year) wake up with very horrible stomach pain, and it used to plague me for up to 48 hours, and I would constantly be worrying about the day it would come. Now, if I do experience stomach pains, taking a dose of Pepto-Bismol eliminates the pain within 30 minutes. It is a miracle drug. I no longer live in fear."

• Jug...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2019

"I had a serious digestive problem, and I was given Pepto-Bismol on the day it became sepsis, so I ignored the symptoms, and I spent 10 days in the hospital. I was told it numbs the problem and caused sepsis, so I thought I was okay, but nope."

• A11...
• September 11, 2016

For Indigestion "I've found Pepto-Bismol really useful for when I get acid reflux. It really helps to calm and cool my stomach. Anytime I'm feeling nauseous, it's the first thing I go to! I also take Pepto-Bismol when I've eaten too much, as I do have a binge eating disorder. It helps prevent the reflux before it starts. I only take it when I'm experiencing symptoms."

• Kir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2023

For Diarrhea "It worked after I took like 6 of them over the course of a couple of hours. It was a bad decision, though, as it made me constipated for 5 or 6 days after that. Be careful if you have IBS and have alternating constipation/diarrhea or any other related stomach issues."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2018

For Indigestion "Used Pepto with Gas-X for my Nausea & Gas about half hour later and vomited severely. I do feel better having vomited but it wasn’t a pleasant experience. I don’t recommend taking the two together."

• Jim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2021

"Woke up one morning and had a cup of coffee. Half an hour later, developed the worst stomach ache I've ever had. Couldn't sit, stand, or do just about anything. Drank water, took Tums, Citrucel, probiotics my wife gave me all by 10 a.m. Nothing helped. She had mentioned Pepto, but I said that's for diarrhea, that won't help. After 7 hours of suffering, I took the Pepto. Glad I did. It worked wonders. Within 10 minutes of taking 15 ml, I felt better, 30 minutes later, took another 15 ml. Bingo! I was fine."

• Jac...
• March 6, 2021

For Indigestion "I had a minor acid reflux this week. I didn't know which over the counter medicine to take and so I googled. I randomly ended up at pepto bismol and read some reviews. Most of the reviews were quite positive about the drug and so I went to the nearest walgreens and bought one. I took it for the next two days as directed however it never worked or I didn't get better! I got annoyed and ended up throwing it! I went ahead and bought Alka Selzer and got better immediately! In conclusion, Alka Selzer is great and pepto bismol is not!"

• jr ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2025

For Diarrhea "Let me be the first to mention I used to love taking Pepto-Bismol up until one day I had an urgent need to go to use the restroom, and to my surprise, I was devastated by what Pepto-Bismol did to me. Let me be clear, I don't mean to sound nasty, or I don't want to spoil anyone's appetite, but I'm only on here because I have to be totally, completely honest. My stool was black, tarry, and bloody. Be careful how much of this you consume, and what's even worse, I had to switch from taking Pepto-Bismol to now taking Mylanta. It's going to take decades for me to get used to this."

• S_S...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2025

"Pepto-Bismol Ultra 2x concentrated formula (24 caplets) REALLY works! I woke up feeling horrible; bloated and nauseous with an upset stomach. I couldn't call out of work at the last minute, so I had to truck on. I stopped by Walmart, where I found this new Pepto-Bismol Ultra in caplets, and I decided to try it. The caplets are pretty big; however, they're easy to snap in half, which is kind of cool if you just need a half dose. I took one before I left the parking lot and was surprised that it was completely tasteless, which is awesome because there's no aftertaste lingering on your taste buds. I drove 2 blocks and released some flatulence. Three stoplights later, I was no longer nauseous, and I was feeling a little bit better. By the time I got to work (11 minutes later), I felt SO good that I knew I wouldn't have to leave work early due to still not feeling well. I love this product and recommend it to everyone that I come across. It is the best and only stomach ache medicine for me!"

• Hea...
• April 22, 2017

For Diarrhea "Relieves my upset stomach, gas, diarrhea, heartburn, and it's affordable."

• Anonymous
• February 15, 2011

For Diarrhea "Very effective for diarrhea, besides, it alleviates heartburn and stomach discomfort."

• Eri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2016

For Diarrhea "Excellent stomach flu remedy. Stops symptoms quickly. For bad digestive issues such as the stomach flu, the max liquid works better than caplets or chewable tablets. Gives fast, effective relief."

• Chi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2019

For Indigestion "Pepto-Bismol is outstanding! I had a severe bout of nausea, and almost immediately after I took a dose of this life-saver, my nausea vanished. I recommend every one of you to try this."

• Dan...
• July 20, 2010

For Diarrhea "Pepto-Bismol did not cure my problem, but it slowed diarrhea until I was able to get to the doctor. A must-have in all medicine cabinets!"

• bad...
• March 26, 2012

For Indigestion "Very good, very fast."

• kar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2020

For Indigestion "This Pepto-Bismol stuff works so well in the liquid version. I had a stomach ache for over an hour, then took it, and I swear after 10 mins it worked, and my stomach does not hurt anymore."

• Hin...
• August 11, 2011

For Indigestion "It tastes like liquid peppermint bubble gum."

• Rig...
• August 30, 2015

For Indigestion "Very effective for me with both nausea and diarrhea. Works well at preventing vomiting, in my experience."

• Jos...
• November 8, 2017

For Indigestion "Pepto-Bismol has saved my life on several occasions. If I could, I would marry it. 10/10 would... NO!!! WILL buy again."

• Ams...
• February 25, 2015

For Diarrhea, Chronic "Terrible, yes, it will stop your diarrhea, but it will just hold everything in and make you nauseous, and after the pill wears off, diarrhea again!!"

• nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2019

For Indigestion "I can't take Pepto-Bismol, because if I do, I get an allergic reaction. I will break out in a rash. Shame too, it does help, but the rash isn't worth the risk."