Reviewer: franco, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have taken Omeprazole (prilosec) 40 mg for at least 25 years for severe gerd. It was so bad I couldn't drink water without getting reflux. The medicine worked almost right away and I have had relief for 25 years. I asked doctors over the years how long I could use it. They all said forever. I've been reading about users having all kinds of side effects I have had none/zero. I do take B1 ... Show Full Comment

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I have taken Omeprazole (prilosec) 40 mg for at least 25 years for severe gerd. It was so bad I couldn't drink water without getting reflux. The medicine worked almost right away and I have had relief for 25 years. I asked doctors over the years how long I could use it. They all said forever. I've been reading about users having all kinds of side effects I have had none/zero. I do take B12 1000 mg to offset vitamin issues but that's it. I spoke to my Internal Doc about how effective it and he said its been a "miracle drug" for people suffering from severe GERD (that was me) and to keep on taking it. I still take it daily.
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Reviewer: choosey, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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My ENT doctor prescribed Prilosec for a cough and throat inflammation caused he thought by reflux. I took it for ten days and it did seem to relieve my cough but I experienced chest tightness, severe breathing problem, and wheezing. I did not take anymore!!! I think this drug is just dangerous!

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My ENT doctor prescribed Prilosec for a cough and throat inflammation caused he thought by reflux. I took it for ten days and it did seem to relieve my cough but I experienced chest tightness, severe breathing problem, and wheezing. I did not take anymore!!! I think this drug is just dangerous!
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Reviewer: Dennis, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have taken Omeprazole (prilosec) 20 mg for at least 20 years for severe gerd. It was so bad I couldn't drink water without getting reflux. The medicine worked almost right away and I have had relief for 20 years. I asked doctors over the years how long I could use it. They all said forever. But I always read where long term use can be bad. I can't complain because what I had before I too ... Show Full Comment

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I have taken Omeprazole (prilosec) 20 mg for at least 20 years for severe gerd. It was so bad I couldn't drink water without getting reflux. The medicine worked almost right away and I have had relief for 20 years. I asked doctors over the years how long I could use it. They all said forever. But I always read where long term use can be bad. I can't complain because what I had before I took the medicine was horrible. I haven't had any major side effects that I know of. I have three stents and I have Type 2 diabetes associated with exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. I took Plavix with Prilosec for five years, but my research showed it didn't effect Plavix until you took about 80 mg daily. Since I took 20 mg I saw no side effect to the Plavix. I'm off Plavix now and have been for several years. I don't know if I will have any long term effect, but so far I haven't. I feel this drug did wonder for me compared to what I went through with constant GERD. I'm still taking it daily.
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Reviewer: cobra, 75 or over on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I was prescribed generic Prilosec about 8 yrs ago for severe reflux it has been working great. After reading the results of a recent study indicating a possible link to Altzimers I decided to stop "cold turkey". The 3rd day in the acid reflux returned WITH A VENGENCE. I will have to take my chances with the Altzimers connection. I cannot handle that burning acid in my throat. I can`t bel ... Show Full Comment

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I was prescribed generic Prilosec about 8 yrs ago for severe reflux it has been working great. After reading the results of a recent study indicating a possible link to Altzimers I decided to stop "cold turkey". The 3rd day in the acid reflux returned WITH A VENGENCE. I will have to take my chances with the Altzimers connection. I cannot handle that burning acid in my throat. I can`t believe some of the side effects some of the reviewers are blaming on this drug everything but hang nails.This is a very effective drug.
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Reviewer: AnnieMacBee, 65-74 Female (Caregiver)

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Dr calls it GERD, nasty acid reflux, bending over can get really vile backwash, after eating I feel like I have a huge "bubble" that does not want to go up or down. Negative for ulcer and H.Pylori, I also take thyroid meds, hungry all the time. I take the 20mg Prilosec (generic) first thing in AM by bedtime it is worn off so I take a big slug of Maalox and sleep partially sitting up. I h ... Show Full Comment

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Dr calls it GERD, nasty acid reflux, bending over can get really vile backwash, after eating I feel like I have a huge "bubble" that does not want to go up or down. Negative for ulcer and H.Pylori, I also take thyroid meds, hungry all the time. I take the 20mg Prilosec (generic) first thing in AM by bedtime it is worn off so I take a big slug of Maalox and sleep partially sitting up. I have put on a lot of weight, I avoid acidic or spicy foods & carbonation, vegetables are easier on the stomach if they are cooked not raw. Would like to get rid of the nauseous feeling, vile sour "wash" and too many headaches especially first thing in the morning. There has to be something better.
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