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Omeprazole for Stomach Ulcer User Reviews

Brand names: Prilosec, Prilosec OTC, Omesec

Omeprazole has an average rating of 3.6 out of 10 from a total of 27 reviews for the treatment of Stomach Ulcer. 22% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 67% reported a negative experience.

Omeprazole rating summary

3.6 average rating out of 10

27 ratings from 28 user reviews.

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Reviews for Omeprazole

  • Ulc...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 2, 2020

"I was prescribed 20 mg of omeprazole for what I was diagnosed with last week as stomach ulcers. Within 4 hours, I had searing back pain. I’m talking labor pains strong. I thought my kidneys were having a bad reaction, so I drank and drank and drank water as much as possible. Another 4 hours later, it was 50% better, but then the panic and anxiety attacks set in. I thought I was crazy until I started doing research. If something seems odd, look up the side effects, as there are MANY!"

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  • Sue...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 27, 2021

"Was on Prilosec for two months. I started having gas and rumbling intestines. I quit cold turkey. Didn't realize that would cause horrible withdrawal. It caused lack of appetite, (6 months out I'm still not back to normal, and just now gaining a little bit of my weight back) insomnia, anxiety attacks, high BP, nausea, etc. Too much to list. Truly bad for me! I'm sorry I ever took it! I've lost work, sleep, and just enjoying life because of that pill. Please be careful! Wish I could turn back time."

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  • La ...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • August 1, 2020

"I was prescribed omeprazole following treatment for a stomach ulcer, worked like a charm almost instantly with no more stomach pain, acid reflux, and indigestion, fantastic! I thought, however, as time has gone on (9 months), I feel absolutely rubbish!! My head feels 'dead' with feelings of dizziness, I get tingling sensations in my arms and legs, very lethargic, every bone in my body seems to ache, bloated stomach, nausea, and I am in an almost constant state of anxiety with mild bouts of depression and panic attacks, wish I had never taken it and waiting to speak to my doctor to come off it. It was great for my stomach at the time, but the longer I have used it, the worse my well-being has been."

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  • November 25, 2021

"After 2 months of using this drug, I had symptoms of fatigue, brain fog, confusion, and loss of appetite, and I felt that I was not alone at all, along with depression, severe anxiety, and muscle spasms. This drug is awful, and its side effects can last for months, even months, even after quitting. Avoid it if you can. It ruined my life."

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  • jad...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 24, 2020

"I was prescribed omeprazole in the past, and it worked wonders. However, this time I have no end of bad side effects. I was having panic attacks for no reason at all. I was having night sweats, extremely dry mouth, no appetite whatsoever, and lost 16 pounds in 11 days. I also had a constant headache alongside dizziness and couldn't even drink sips of water. I decided to stop taking the medication, and three days off it now, I haven't had any of these symptoms, and I am starting to eat small amounts and feeling a lot better but not yet 100%."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 21, 2017

"Stay well clear of this medicine, as it's not for all! I was only on omeprazole for 5 days, and I was sweating at night, spaced out all day, very dizzy! Can feel my heart beating! I thought there was something up with me, but I now know it was the omeprazole. See your doctor if you have bad side effects to discuss other treatments."

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  • Tab...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 9, 2020

"I’ve been on this medication for one week, and yesterday I woke up, and I felt tired and run down, but I had been traveling, so I let it go. As the day went on, I started to have severe pain in my arms, legs, and hips. This morning, I was in so much pain I could hardly walk and had no energy whatsoever. I was ready to go tomorrow morning to be flu tested, but I honestly believe it is this medicine! No more of this stuff for me!"

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  • Sun...
  • January 5, 2017

Prilosec (omeprazole) "I was told to take this after what turns out to only have been a nasty stomach virus. Hospital thought it was an ulcer. By day four of a 14-day course, I developed severe gum pain, and it hurt to chew. I had a horrible taste in my mouth that wouldn't go away, throat gurgles that kept me awake, and shoulder pain. A quick internet search prompted me to quit this drug."

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  • Ste...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 13, 2019

"Well, after months of problems swallowing, up in the night I went to my GP, who prescribed 20 mg Omeprazole and hey presto, day 1 cured. On a month trial, but after a week, just good as new, no side effects. Brilliant."

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  • Mar...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 22, 2021

"Gluten contamination! Not safe for those with celiac disease! It should carry a warning! Zydus gave me the brush-off when I called to speak with them. I knew I was having a gluten reaction, and starting this medication was the only change I made. Typically, they don't understand how little gluten cross-contamination it takes for a celiac to have a reaction. On my own, I found a 2014 Beyond Celiac study funded by the FDA showing that it causes gluten reactions in people with celiac. This site won't let me post the link, but just search Omeprazole gluten reaction. I found Walgreen's brand Lansoprazole, an OTC PPI that was gluten-free and my doctor approved the switch. Finally, the gluten reaction symptoms are easing. Don't take Zydus Omeprazole if you can't tolerate gluten!"

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  • ext...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 14, 2022

"Taking omeprazole immediately gave me both acute and general stomach pain. Aside from the pain, it destroyed my healthy gut biome and made me incapable of digesting fiber, especially insoluble fiber, without pain. If I ate a salad, my next bowel movement was nearly completely undigested fiber. It took me months of eating probiotic foods to recover my gut health after I took myself off omeprazole. The goal of omeprazole is to lower stomach acid. There are probably a dozen simple, safe, holistic ways to do this, such as fasting or changing diet. I would highly encourage others to only use this drug as a last resort."

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  • Reb...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 25, 2021

"I started taking 20 mg omeprazole every morning after my doctor suspected a stomach ulcer from aspirin overuse. I managed to take them for one week before being told to stop taking them. I had diarrhea all week, painful bloating, feeling really easily full but extremely hungry at the same time. Burping a lot, and it’s not listed as a side effect, but I had really bad weakness and tiredness all the time. Since stopping this med, I have been looking up all about omeprazole online, and this drug doesn’t seem good! Especially for long-term use. I’m so glad I’m coming off of this, and I hope my stomach starts to feel a little more normal in the coming days."

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  • Lei...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • January 11, 2020

"I took this med for about three years for what the Dr. thought was a peptic ulcer. Worked for two years, then I developed severe duodenum pain. Endoscopies and tests ensued. They kept telling me to take it. I stopped on my own, and six months' worth of pain, bloating, etc. stopped."

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  • Mel...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 5, 2019

"I was prescribed this drug as I was suffering from stomach pain while taking ibuprofen for a dental abscess. I took 3 doses over 3 days and then stopped it, as I was suffering from chest, shoulder, and arm pain, anxiety, tearfulness, raised blood pressure and pulse, and extreme heartburn, which I do not usually suffer from. I also felt extremely unwell. One week later, I am beginning to feel better, although still suffering from heartburn. This drug obviously does not suit me."

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  • Reb...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 7, 2022

"I was given omeprazole 20 mg for a suspected stomach ulcer. I had diarrhea within 2 hours of eating anything, along with mild nausea and painful bloating, cramps, and burping a lot. I also had occasional chills and tiredness. My doctor told me the side effects would subside, so I stayed on it, but after 10 days, I booked another doctor appointment and was taken straight off the medication as I wasn’t keeping any food in me (maybe the reason for my tiredness). It took my stomach around 6 weeks to feel back to normal. Sorry for the TMI, but my stools were white for quite some time after, and my boyfriend said they smelled like a rotting corpse. The nausea and stomach pain took the longest to disappear. If you’re going through similar, your stomach should go back to normal. I never thought mine would at one point, but after 2 months, I was okay. My stomach didn’t get on with omeprazole."

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  • RLa...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 16, 2019

"This medicine was absolutely no good for me at all. Doctor suspected an ulcer due to some ongoing pain in a specific area. Within days of starting this, my brain was completely foggy, I had constant severe stomach pain, both diarrhea and constipation, nausea, horrible gas pains, and a serious headache that Advil couldn't even touch. I honestly felt so sick for so many days that I thought about going to the ER more than once, and it didn't make the original pain subside at all. I didn't immediately suspect the omeprazole, but then realized that starting it was the only recent change. Sure enough, within one day of stopping it, I'm much better. Still not myself at all, but I'm hoping everything will subside with a few days."

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  • Jus...
  • December 16, 2019

"After taking omeprazole in the morning with food, I had a headache by the afternoon which escalated to a full blown wicked headache (migraine) the next morning. Other symptoms were tearfulness, nausea, and vomiting. Needless to say, I did not take it the next morning since I felt as if it was the end of me. I cannot imaging what would have happened if I took it the second day. At the end of the second day, I have a heavy-headed feeling. I had to take two Tylenol to get rid of the headache since I have a stomach ulcer (caused from taking 81mg of aspirin a day and had to be careful what to take for the headache."

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  • Law...
  • December 7, 2019

"Prescribed Omeprazole to accompany Naproxen (protect stomach from naproxen side effects) - the naproxen prescribed to alleviate symptoms of Psioratic Arthritis in Feb 19. Worked, in that pain disappeared after starting course. Continued to take combined meds til Nov 19; concerns regarding the possible impact of taking Omeprazole over long period. Stopped taking drugs. Since, pain failed to re-appear, justifying decision. HOWEVER, now suffering unpleasant gastric effects - heartburn, reflux, constant throat clearing, sensitive stomach. Symptoms I believe of acid rebound hypersecretion - documented common amongst patients stopping PPIs after prolonged period. A month off Omeprazole now; still suffering symptoms...but determined to persist, as long term use of drugs like Naproxen & Omeprazole seems to simply be masking symptoms as opposed to providing a cure (impossible for Psioratic Arthritis), with potential consequent problems arising. Better stopped after 9 months than continuing."

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  • mam...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 11, 2021

"I am pregnant with my second child, and out of nowhere my midwife diagnosed myself with a stomach ulcer.. I was prescribed omeprazole (20mg) 2 times daily. Instantly the dull, achy, burning pain from the ulcer was resolved and tolerable. Unfortunately, it gave me the WORST anxiety. I already have an anxiety disorder that was manageable before the medicine, but not even a full week into taking omeprazole I was having constant racing, intrusive thoughts. I’d rather have the stomach pains than the anxiety... I’m currently weaning myself off the medicine to take something different."

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  • Jon...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • December 7, 2024

"I have been on omeprazole for around 10 years now and am amazed by the stories I am reading. I can eat almost anything now without suffering any negative effects and have none of the side effects that affect so many. I started with stomach issues at 17 and went through a major operation and a period of early experimental drugs over the years. I am 75 now and enjoying life. This drug has given me my life back."

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  • ste...
  • August 10, 2015

"I love it! It cured all of my stomach ulcers in 3 months!"

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  • Anonymous
  • January 25, 2012

"Stomach pain and cramps after 2 weeks."

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  • FER...
  • March 11, 2013

"No problems, and it seems to help! Have been taking it for a while for my ulcer and GERD."

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  • Nol...
  • January 30, 2017

"I have stomach issues, and within the first week, I had worse stomach cramps and pain and throat gurgles. It made my symptoms worse."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • March 3, 2022

Prilosec (omeprazole) "For ulcer, it worked but needed to be twice a day for at least 1 month"

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