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(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 | 460 |
76% |
| Peptic Ulcers | 33 |
73% |
| Gastritis | 16 |
81% |
| Hiatal Hernia | 16 |
100% |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 9 |
89% |
Overall, 79% (596
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Prilosec Reviews
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Currently using this instead of Nexium
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not a bit of pain since starting it
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Over th counter Once a day!
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I've found this to work the best for me.
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It works, but I turned up anemic and B12 deficient (my doctor says it's my periods, not the meds, but I wonder)
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Prescription omeprazole works like a charm. No signs of GERD or bad side effects.
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Worked well but now is not working or need increased dosage
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Omeprazole was ok for 2 years then stopped working. Losec only worked for 6 months.
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Discussions
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Zegerid?!
I can't take it b/c it caused bad stomach pain, nausea, and chest pains. I switched to 20 mg in Prilosec. I am taking alot of meds and Zegerid is the ... [More] -
Zegerid?!
I was on Aciphex for 10 months, then it decided to stop working. Then my dr put me on Prilosec, no real difference-not worse, but not better. Last M... [More] -
Omeprazole Generic for Prilosec
I am just beginning my journey of medications. Protonix I just started but Nexium didn't do much for me. Carafate worked well.... I really haven't h... [More] -
Omeprazole Generic for Prilosec
thanks for your in put on this matterr rn28. I was taking aciphex but my insuance wont pay it no more so looking for other things to work. [More] -
Omeprazole Generic for Prilosec
I was on Prilosec for a few years. I did well on it then had gastric bypass surgery and didn't need it anymore and then last two endoscopies showed 3 ... [More]
