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Reviewer: Lori, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I was prescribed 20 mg of Prilosec once daily over 10 years ago for GERD. It worked to reduce acid reflux in my throat but I have been experiencing severe constipation, bloated belly, water weight gain and pain throughout my abdomen for quite some time. I am planning on stopping the use of Prilosec in the hopes these uncomfortable symptoms will go away. I am due for an endoscopy/colonoscopy and am
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I take 40mg per day (prescribed) to treat Barrett's Esophagus.
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Reviewer: Bob, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have been taking this drug for a couple of years and it has worked as advertised. After reading some of the reviews, I have not experienced any of them. I do take a group of vitamin supplements daily. A multiple vitamin, also one C, D and E capsule. No problems.
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Reviewer: lilybird, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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Once I started taking it, if I tried to stop the acid reflux returned the next day. So frustrating since I never wanted to take this for a long period of time. How can I stop taking it and not have it return?
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Reviewer: steve, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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