Prilosec OTC Reviews

Prilosec (generic name: omeprazole) works by decreasing the production of stomach acid at the source.  Therefore, it not only works for relentless heartburn, but it also is used to treat symptoms of GastroEsopageal Reflux Disease (also known as GERD) and help heal erosive esophagitis (which is a fancy way of describing damage to your esophagus...

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...

Excess stomach acid can cause great discomfort. Heartburn is one common problem associated with out of control stomach acid, but GERD/acid reflux is even worse because it can lead to lesions in the throat and other health issues. To stop heartburn and associated problems, I sometimes reach for Prilosec OTC, a remedy for stomach pain.

Drug Commentary:

Prilosec OTC helps relieve stomach acid problems by blocking the production of stomach acid. This makes it a little different from other antacids, which usually work to neutralize the stomach acid already present. Prilosec OTC accomplishes its mission...

OK, I had a severe attack of heartburn this morning, and luckily for me, I could reach for my little Prilosec tab to ease the awful pain.  I probably only have heartburn one or maybe two times a month, but when I do, it is severe.

After taking this over the counter med, the pain is gone in less than 10 minutes.  I have never had an episode that Prilosec didn't handle.  Therefore, I can truly say that I rely on Prilosec to ease the pain, and I keep it handy in my bathroom cabinet as well as on my office desk.

It is a little pricey for a package, but then I only have to take it once or twice a month,...

After years of trying everything over the counter to help my acid reflux, I found this wonderful little pill!  I used to wake up in the middle of the night with acid shooting up my nose from my throat.  It was horrible.  I started out taking Pepcid, that didn't work.  I tried Tagament, that worked temporarily.  Then I found Zantac, I started out taking 25 mgs, and increasing it over a period of time to 300 mgs.  Knowing this wasn't healthy for me to take so much per day, I went on another search.  I had heard others talk about Prilosec, and decided to try it.  Oh my goodness.  This is...

I have suffered from gastro esophageal reflux for years. I have used used many over the counter products to try to control my condition.  I have found the only medication that really keeps my condition in check is Prilosec OTC.  You only have to take one once per day rather than only when your condition flairs up. There are a few downfalls to this product.  It is costly if you have to take it daily, but none of the competitors medication for this condition are any cheaper. Also, if you don't take a daily continuous, but rather for 14-30 days and then stop, it seems like your condition might...

I have used many products over the years and Prilosec is the best. I used it when it was a prescription and loved it. Then my insurance wouldn't cover it, and I had to go to a cheaper product that left me so gassy. It was very embaressing. I had to use that for a few  years before my insurance decided that I could have Prilosec again. By then it was over the counter. So at first they balked because they don't like to pay for over the counter medicines, then decided it was cheaper to pay for the Prilosec than to pay for the presciption medicine.

Anyway though when they put Prilosec over the counter,...

Several years ago my husband began suffering from pains in his chest area.  Not being sure of what this new burning pain in his chest was, he made an appointment with his doctor and was taken in right away.  His doctor diagnosed him with having Acid Reflux disease.  He prescribed him a very expensive medicine that he would have to take for the rest of his life.  After checking with or insurance company and finding out that they would not cover the expense of that prescription, his doctor advised him to try Prilosec OTC to see if it would help.  Well, thank goodness it did.  It began to work...

I used to take Nexium. Now I take Prilosec. Prilosec works just as well. My new insurance company would not cover the Nexium pills. I cannot say I take it exactly as directed. I take it when I need it or when I know I am going to be eating something that most liiely will cause a flare up. I love how small the pills are too. Easy to swallow.

My doctor told me to take them anytime I am going to take an OTC like Aleve or Excederin. He says it will protect your stomach from damage.

It is expensive. I really feel like they could lower the price by cutting down on the packaging. I find them hard to...

I have used Prilosec OTC for about a year now and I am very happy with the medicine.  I was using a prescription drug and it cost me over $300.00 to get the medicine, which I could not afford.  I worked with the drugist and he said to try Prilosec OTC for two weeks and see if that would help me.  It works very well for heartburn and I have a hialtie hernia and really need a very effective medicine.  I watch for when the Prilosec OTC is on sale and when I have a coupon from the newspaper, before I purchase my months supply.  I also take my pill in the evening as this is when you could have...

I had a gastric lcer several years ago after taking ibuprofen for many years to alleviate the pain caused by a herniated lumbar disc.  The ibuprofen relieved my pain quite well. Unfortunately it caused my gastric ulcer, which required surgery to repair and a long hospital stay, which proved to be very expensive. I was extremely fortunate to have had an excellent surgeon and have a minimally noticible abdominal scar.  After my hospitalization my doctor, an internal mediine specialist, disussed meical options with me regarding actions and medications I could take in order to prevent getting another...

I,at one point was a nurse and single mother. Needless to say,I, was severely stressed out. Anyway ,I ,ended up in hospital and a bleeding ulcer! Prilosec,at this time was a new medication,and no generic was yet available,so my physician prescribed this in the hospital and for everyday use for home,recovering, and thereafter. The Prilosec not only aided in healing my ulcer but stopped reflux,and indigestion.To this day,I, remain taking this,now generic is available called,Omeprazole. Now mind you this was safe for me,but please please,CHECK WITH YOUR PHYSICIAN,as you need liver function test on...

Having Reflux as part of my IBS and considering a plain baked potato can cause it, prilosec has been wonderful.  I've been thru a lot of them and we finally stopped at this one.  Since I also have to take Predisone and Mobic for pain and lung problems, prilosec has been a wonderful cure for the stomach problems they can create.  I wouldn't want to do without what I call the holy trinity.

 It's simple to take however if you are like the Other Half who takes theirs after you get the acid reflux you are going to hurt because it suppresses production it does not absorb it.  It needs to be taken...

When my doctor first told me to try Prilosec OTC to relieve my heartburn, I balked at the price.  The cheapskate in me wanted to stick with the sometimes-it-work, sometimes-it-doesn't Mylanta.  But after months of sudden, painful heartburn I decided to give it a go. 

I must say, Prilosec is well worth the money!  Instead of belching onions for hours after I eat a salad (I love them and am not willing to give up eating them) I'm sitting pretty and pain-free!  Hallelujah!  The only downside is that it is a preventative medicine rather than for relief of immediate problems, so you have to...