Omeprazole for Barrett's Esophagus User Reviews

• Ddmarie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2020

"So I was prescribed this medication by my GI doctor after having an endoscopy and colonoscopy in July. He said I have Barrett’s Esophagus. I have never really realized I had heartburn very often, and if I did, I would just take a few Tums. I started on this omeprazole in August. Since that time, I have started having side effects of stiff joints, brain fog, dizziness, extreme anxiety, and heart palpitations. I ended up in the ER a few weeks ago because I honestly thought I was having a heart attack. My potassium was high, which has never been an issue before. After researching to try to figure out what was going on, I came across these reviews and, boy, let me tell you, it sounded just like me! This stuff is just awful! I don’t know what to do because I know I’m supposed to be on it, but everything you research as an alternative med for this seems to have the same effects! Needless to say, my GI doctor thinks I’m crazy because he’s never heard of these symptoms happening! Think it might be time to find a new doctor!"

• Bobby...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 10, 2016

"I have a US ARMY service-connected disability including GERD and BARRETT'S. The VA has prescribed OMEPRAZOLE or equivalent for the past 30 years (at least). The prescription calls for 3 capsules daily. However, I only take 2, AM & PM. I can eat anything I want with no side effects. I have never in all these years ever been told about a time limit, 7 days, 14 days, or any days! I can only say that I cannot be without these capsules, PERIOD. I guess the time limits must vary with each patient as I have NEVER had a problem... I am now 86 years old!"

• Jim
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 28, 2019

"I was taking omeprazole for GERD and after 6 months of taking it, a primary doctor said to stop taking this for a while because of the long-term side effects. Of course, I did and only had occasional heartburn. But unknown to me at the time, I had developed Barrett’s esophagus and started having problems with acid reflux again. After an EDG, they diagnosed me with Barrett’s and to go back on esomeprazole 40 mg. But I didn’t stay on it for long because I was thinking about the long-term side effects. Wished I would have, really wished I would have stayed on omeprazole because now after a gastric ulcer, the surgeon discovered esophageal cancer. So after cancer treatments of radiation and chemo, I am currently taking 40 mg of this again, twice daily. I truly wish I would have stayed on it, thus possibly avoiding esophageal cancer."

• Teta
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 3, 2019

"Have been on omeprazole for 10 years. Take one 20 mg each a.m. prior to breakfast. No acid reflux, or gas, or unpleasant side effects. Also very affordable. Have endoscopy every 2-3 years. Seem to have my condition under control. Works for me."

• ja-321
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 4, 2024

"I was diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus 40 years ago. I take 20 mg of omeprazole before bedtime. I can tell when I forget a dose, I get acid reflux. I have an endoscopy every 5 years, and the Barrett's esophagus has not changed. I'm now 82 years old."

• DDano
• March 5, 2021

"I was taking Pantoprazole and having serious side effects. Omeprazole is so much better so far. I have to take 20 mg, 2 times daily, or I get a bad headache. I have Barrett's esophagus, and it's pretty bad. I have to watch what I eat, or I get serious upper middle chest pain. I always have trouble with medication. Sending prayers to everyone who has this. It is not fun at all."

• Flumpet
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 26, 2017

"I have had GERD and Barrett's esophagus for many years and have been taking 20 mg of omeprazole every day in the morning since the drug was approved by the FDA (early 1990s?). It has changed my life by eliminating the constant pain of severe heartburn with little to no side effects (I guess I'm lucky in that respect). My ENT doc says I will need to be on this drug for the rest of my life to ward off the potential of the Barrett's turning into esophageal cancer. Not to mention the comfort I am getting and the food choices I can make that no longer bother me and trigger heartburn."

• SoDo
• October 14, 2015

"I wish I could've been on this much earlier. I first started getting acid reflux with my first pregnancy, and it continued for over 20 years. I never knew how dangerous it is...even though there'd be nights I wake up choking, coughing, and feeling like someone poured acid down. Two years ago, I started choking on poultry and larger pills. After months of scares, I finally saw a doctor. After a few tests and endoscopy, my esophagus was actually closing up. The doctor had to widen it...the reflux had caused so much scarring, he said he could only open it up 2/3 of what it should be. I always thought acid reflux was just an inconvenience...never knew it could cause so much damage and potentially could have killed me. Omeprazole really helped."

• Bernie
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 24, 2018

"I have suffered with GERD (acid reflux) for over 20 years and was prescribed omeprazole 20 mg twice a day. It has been very effective, and I am able to eat anything, although every once in a while I get a terrible pain and have thought at times it is a heart attack. I recently found out I have Barrett’s esophagus and have to be on this medication for the rest of my life. No issue, as it works to take care of the issues in my digestive tract."

• Gemsy
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 2, 2020

"Had camera down today (endoscopy) ,and been told I have barretts esophagus, was told to take two omeprazole per day , but my heartburn got a bit better so told myself one would be enough ,big mistake on my part, need to take two a day ,yes they do work, a bit gutted to hear I have Barretts esophagus which I've never heard off"

• Ddmarie
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 10, 2021

"I keep trying it because the dr says I “need it” but since I’ve taken it it’s just made me feel like complete garbage. I didn’t even know I had reflux until I had the endo done. Well I had Barrett’s even worse then regular GERD but none the less. Ever since taking it I have had dizziness been overly anxious brain fog and some muscle pain and just exhausted. I had an undiagnosed autoimmune disease so I was chalking it up to that but I don’t think that’s the case at all. As soon as I started taking this is when I noticed. The only good thing it may have done is lowered my %EOS but I can’t even say for sure If this is why? I don’t know but this sure has me just stuck with what to do. I would recommend trying something different if you can and not taking this. Not to mention the long term side effects yuck! Scary stuff!"

• Misa
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 18, 2020

"I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia in 2018 with no GERD symptoms I was prescribed this drug and have taken it religiously for two years only to be diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus in 2020 and I am only 24 and a woman. Useless drug."

• Seadn...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 23, 2017

"I have been on 20 mg @ day for at least past 8 years. Treatment for Barretts included "resectioning" of technology esophagus Side effects are minimal when compared to the sensations of burning acid coming through throat and nose."

• Anonymous
• February 12, 2012

Prilosec (omeprazole) "Works as well as pantoprazole for me. Relatively expensive."

• na no...
• January 17, 2016

"I have had side effects of nervousness and a few strong anxiety attacks. One that sent me to the hospital thinking I was having a heart attack. I meditate now when I feel it coming on."

• Battle
• August 5, 2017

"Started with Losec, which proved to be immediately effective, then was switched to omeprasol with no decrease in efficacy."