Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Reviewer: kittie, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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only takeing this medication three,to four times a day gives me some comfort. Early am and midday,late evening are my worst times,when i get the knot in my chest and the pain is unbearable.

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only takeing this medication three,to four times a day gives me some comfort. Early am and midday,late evening are my worst times,when i get the knot in my chest and the pain is unbearable.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Works great if taken every day, I still don't eat after 6:00 so there will be no problems when I sleep. I am concerned that my hair is thinning. Hope it is not the prilosec. I noted that prolong use effects the B12 in your body.

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Works great if taken every day, I still don't eat after 6:00 so there will be no problems when I sleep. I am concerned that my hair is thinning. Hope it is not the prilosec. I noted that prolong use effects the B12 in your body.
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Reviewer: bella, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I took Prevacid for years and insurance no longer wanted to pay w/o trying Prilsec OTC. I tried the generic brand and immediately developed severe constipation, bloating, weight gain, anxiety attack(thought I was dying and went to hospital), abdominal pain, sluggish, now diagnosed with IBS because none of my doc's believe the Prilosec had anything to do with these symptoms even though that i ... Show Full Comment

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I took Prevacid for years and insurance no longer wanted to pay w/o trying Prilsec OTC. I tried the generic brand and immediately developed severe constipation, bloating, weight gain, anxiety attack(thought I was dying and went to hospital), abdominal pain, sluggish, now diagnosed with IBS because none of my doc's believe the Prilosec had anything to do with these symptoms even though that is when the trouble started. Thousands of dollars later and a colonoscopy and endoscopy and numerous doctors visits and referals to specialists, I have now started back on the Prevacid and all symptoms disappeared within one month. Recently had a mix up with my mail order pharmacy calling the doc and asking if it was ok to replace the Prevacid again with the Prilosec OTC and unfortunately for me he agreed without looking at my file and then I was without the Prevacid again until this was resolved. During this two week period I took the generic Prilosec OTC that I had remaining from before and immediately all IBS symptoms returned. Prevacid is very expensive and I could not afford it w/o insurance. I hear it will be going to a generic in the future. It won't be soon enough for me. Maybe then my insurance co will not have as big of a problem paying for it. This drug absulutely caused me more misery and cost me and the insurance so much more than if they had of went ahead and paid for the Prevacid in the first place. It may work for some and that's great, but it's definately not for me!
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Reviewer: kenshel622, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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After continued use over a period of 3 months I discovered a higher anxiety level and mild mental depression. When getting off of the med I feel much better. Still dealing with the gerd but pepcid seems to be handling it. Also, weight gain is really unbelievable. Gained over 15 pounds in this period. Also...higher blood pressure readings. Since being off the med the readings are normal.

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After continued use over a period of 3 months I discovered a higher anxiety level and mild mental depression. When getting off of the med I feel much better. Still dealing with the gerd but pepcid seems to be handling it. Also, weight gain is really unbelievable. Gained over 15 pounds in this period. Also...higher blood pressure readings. Since being off the med the readings are normal.
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