Pepto-Bismol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)
Pepto-Bismol has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 33 reviews on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 18% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Pepto-Bismol
- Ove...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 17, 2019
For Diarrhea, Chronic "Pepto worked for me for a few months, then the symptoms came back, wanting revenge. I think my body just got used to it."
- 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."
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- Jay...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 10, 2023
For Indigestion "It's so good. My stomach was hurting for 8 hours. When I finally took Pepto-Bismol, it disappeared. I'm so grateful there is medicine as good-tasting and useful as Pepto-Bismol."
- Jca...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- June 23, 2020
For Traveler's Diarrhea "OMG, life saver. Hubby bought me Pepto chewable, and I literally came back to life. I had stomach cramps and nausea due to a stomach bug, and it all went away within minutes!"
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- pep...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 20, 2023
"Helps with nausea was on the verge of getting sick but after taking Pepto it stopped my nausea by 70% within 1 or 2 hours. Helps stop diarrhea, heartburn, helps cool the stomach down."
- Mar...
- April 20, 2023
For Diarrhea "Pepto-Bismol did nothing for me. I took the maximum amount recommended for a full day. Woke up the next morning to an undescribable condition. I'm going back to reliable Kaopectate."
- bim...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 17, 2025
For Indigestion "The only medicine I have used recently that is effective, pleasant tasting, and easy to swallow. Thank you."
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For Indigestion "I get painful gas and bloating often after dinner, especially if I eat too much or too much fat. Pepto Bismol usually works great and within 20 minutes. Good stuff for sure."