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Prilosec

(also known as Omeprazole, Losec, Zegerid)
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD) and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It was first marketed by AstraZeneca as the magnesium salt omeprazole magnesium under the trade names Losec and Prilosec, and is now also avai... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
GERD & Heartburn
756
76%
Gastritis
57
82%
Peptic Ulcers
53
75%
Hiatal Hernia
32
100%
Crohn's Disease & Ulcer...
11
91%
Overall, 79% (999 Members) find Prilosec helpful
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Prilosec Reviews

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tanyaceree (GERD & Heartburn)
Was just as good as Nexium.
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limitedmom (Celiac Disease)
Tends to help my stomach from not having a slight burning sensation.
i take 49 mg omeprazole daily....have to or the burn is back.... dizziness nausea
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painfullmomma (Depression)
I have been put on this for Acid Reflex. It does work well for that but I have another problem that this doesnt help with. The problem that I am having is Unknown but for Acid Reflex it works wonderfully.
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ade33spurs (GERD & Heartburn)
i went for my endoscope today and was told my problems are improving
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bynx123 (Fibromyalgia)
It helps
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intrepidlady7 (GERD & Heartburn)
Like this the best. Nexium second.
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intrepidlady7 (GERD & Heartburn)
it helped, but I itched, too many ingredients added.
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Sarah Smith (GERD & Heartburn)
Amazing! I feel almost normal with this medication. But if I ever forget to take it boy do I get reminded
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LiVeLoVeLaUgH4eVeR (Cholecystitis)
keeps my GERD at bay for the most part
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Worse on Prilosec?
    I was diagnosed with mild gastritis and esophagitis last Thursday. Prescribed 20 mg of Prilosec for 30 days. I now have burning in my throat and and a... [More]
  2. Discussion: Omeprazole and constipation?
    I find that only certain brands of omerprazole make me contipated. I mostly buy Prilosec over the counter. So far, it's the only brand that won't. [More]
  3. Discussion: Omeprazole and constipation?
    It seems like all medications cause constipation. I use stool softeners, without the laxative in them. It takes about 2 days to really start working b... [More]
  4. Discussion: Omeprazole and constipation?
    I know your post is old...I do have the same problem. This medication makes me constipated as well:( [More]
  5. Discussion: Omeprazole and constipation?
    Hey everyone, My doctor put me on omeprazole Monday and I haven't been able to "go" without a laxative since. I've had chronic constipati... [More]