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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% (998 Members) find Prilosec helpful
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Prilosec Reviews

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PaminRemission (Gastritis)
Better each day. Will need twice a day for at least a couple months.
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luvtoliv (GERD & Heartburn)
Working. Must take it in the a.m. 30 minutes before eating.
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Carlyn61 (Addison's Disease)
This one was necessary because the steroids are very hard on her stomach. She takes one every morning.
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natabren (Colon Cancer)
Seems to be helping so far. One in the morning and one at night
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Serce (GERD & Heartburn)
Take two pills daily works well!
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AngelMary (GERD & Heartburn)
Works some of the time. Need to take it twice daily for it to truly do a decent job.
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tracy6878 (GERD & Heartburn)
worried about side effects
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michywon (GERD & Heartburn)
Yes,it worked and there were no side effects.
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buffmama (Gastritis)
take it everyday its been working great !
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gun71 (Peptic Ulcers)
Temporary relief. Take it only once in a while.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Medication Side effects - Carafate / Omeprazole
    I have been taking Carafate and Omeprazole for Gastritis the last 3 weeks and recently have been nauseous and have headaches. Does anyone else experi... [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]