Prilosec OTC Review

Prilosec OTC became my husband's standby when he ran out of his prescription for Zantac 150 mg.  Both can be obtained over the counter now, but in the case of his prescription, it was cheaper to get it at the pharmacy than buy over the counter.  His doctor would not refill his prescription without an office visit (dumb since he has been on this for several years), so that led to him trying Prilosec OTC.  Why switch?  Because I already had some at the house and it worked for me so he decided why not?

Prilosec OTC comes in boxes of 14, 28, and 42 count.  The product works by blocking the acid with one dose a day.  It is also great for frequent heartburn sufferers.

Active Ingredients

Omeprazole magnesium delayed-release tablet 20.6 mg (equivalent to 20 mg omeprazole)

My Thoughts on Prilosec OTC

The worst thing about starting Prilosec OTC is that it doesn't work immediately.  You have to take it for a couple of days to two weeks for the medication to really kick in and prevent heartburn/acid reflux on a daily basis.

I have found that it is important to not skip a day of taking this.  Another words, you pay for it, especially when you first start the medication.

Prilosec OTC is more expensive than some OTC heartburn and acid reflux medication but also lower than others.  To me it is worth the price to avoid acid reflux.  I've been taking Prilosec OTC for two years now and it has worked well for me.

Another thing I have learned about acid reflux is that you avoid Taco Bell.

Recommended:  Yes!