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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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