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Reviewer: Acidfree, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Ive been taking this drug for a couple of years. My acid reflux was so bad i would wake in the middle of the night and make myself get sick to get rid of it. This drug is wonderful. I can eat anything anytime. One pill a day in the morning.
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Reviewer: Barb, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I've been taking Prilosec for about 8 years. Taking it in the evening got me through the night without acid reflux. I've had headaches, weight gain and recently major hair loss.My doctor tested my blood for vitamin deficiencies and thyroid problems but they came back negative. Thankfully went on this site and found that I'm not alone with these side effects. My doc is the one that pres
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Reviewer: sjvb0964, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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i have acid reflux this drug seems to work better then the prescipted medicne i,m taking omeprazole both seem to work but prilosec semms to work better.
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Reviewer: missgatchell, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I have severe reflux, this pill works great. I could not do without it.
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Reviewer: limestone72, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I use daily, is this safe?
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