Pepto-Bismol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)
Pepto-Bismol has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 35 reviews on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 20% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Pepto-Bismol
- 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!!"
- 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."
Frequently asked questions
- Can you give Pepto Bismol to kids?
- What is the fastest way to stop diarrhea?
- Why does Pepto-Bismol turn your tongue black?
- How long does it take for Pepto Bismol to work?
- jus...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- July 4, 2023
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."
- 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."
- 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!"
More FAQ
- Does Pepto-Bismol help with diarrhea?
- What causes black hairy tongue?
- Pepto-Bismol - How long will your stool be dark for?
- My stool has changed color. What does it mean?
- 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 "It tastes like liquid peppermint bubble gum."