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Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, 42 Tablets 

 
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Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, Tablets, 42 ea
 
4.8

(based on 181 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (143)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (33)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • No side effects (93)
  • Effective (41)
  • Easy to administer (34)
  • Relieves pain (34)
  • Relieves symptoms fast (24)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Daily use (78)
    • Heartburn (36)
    • Everyday (34)
    • Travel (8)
    • Upset stomach (6)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Average health (56), Healthy adult (31), Have medical condition (20), Elderly (13), Athletic (6)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Improved Packaging!!

    I've got GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease) and as such, if I don't take an acid reducer, I'm in a world of hurt. When Prilosec first went OTC, it meant I was ...Read complete review

    I've got GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease) and as such, if I don't take an acid reducer, I'm in a world of hurt. When Prilosec first went OTC, it meant I was actually paying *more* for the medication than with insurance, so naturally I tended to go for the generic when available. Unfortunately, neither the brand-name nor the generic was in user-friendly packaging - it was impossible to get the pills out of the blister-pack without either gouging my fingers, or resorting to scissors.

    Well, Prilosec's manufacturer's finally improved the packaging so that no weapons were required - and I'm back to buying the brand name. The extra cost for brand-name vs. generic is worth it (about 5.00 a package).

    Don't get me wrong, the packaging still stinks. Why on earth do a blister-pack when a bottle would be so much easier? And even the improved blister-pack requires a fair bit of manual dexterity and strengh to use - you have to push the pill through a very thick layer of paper to get it out.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Had a severe reaction to this product.

    I took this product and all went well the first two days. This was the first time I'd tried it. The third evening within half an hour of taking it or less I began ...Read complete review

    I took this product and all went well the first two days. This was the first time I'd tried it. The third evening within half an hour of taking it or less I began having a severe reaction to it. There wasn't a place on my body from my toes to the top of my head that did not itch severly and feel in pain it was so bad. Of course it was a time release 24 hour tablet and it took about 30 hours for the effects to finally wear off. Just thought I should warn it's possible some people can't take this. I really wanted to as I was so pleased it seemed to be working the first 2 days. This is only the second time I've ever had this particular reaction to a drug and first for an over the counter one.

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    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Relieves heartburn/reflux

    By Kel

    from Lancaster, PA

    describe yourself Average Health, Medical Professional

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Promotes Healing
    • Reduces Pain

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Daily Use

      Comments about Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, Tablets, 42 ea:

      I use this instead of a previous prescription that I had been taking. It is less expensive and I can use it chronically (according to the pharmacist). It works almost as well as my prescription, but from time to time I need to take another OTC medication along with it, although I understand you can take two a day of these from time to time if necessary. I only take one a day and it works very well.

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      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Excellent pills!

      By Cita

      from Aspen Colorado

      describe yourself Athletic, Average Health

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • No Side Effects

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, Tablets, 42 ea:

          Sour upset stomach for weeks. After 3 days of prilosec all symptoms gone. Wondeful pillsl!

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          5.0

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          By missouri grandma

          from ewing, mo

          describe yourself Athletic, Average Health

          See all my reviews

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • No Side Effects
          • Promotes Healing
          • Reduces Pain

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Daily Use
            • Traveling

            Comments about Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, Tablets, 42 ea:

            both my husband and i would get such horrible pain in the upper center of our chests caused by eating too much red sauce and acidic drinks. i wouldn't say it always works overnight, but close to it! if you're indigestion is bad enough, it will quickly relieve you of some of that pain, but it's gonna help you big time if you just take it daily. never take more than the recommended dose of this product!

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            5.0

            Life is easier with Prilosec.

            By Mary heartburn free.

            from Pfafftown, N C

            Verified Buyer

            Comments about Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, Tablets, 42 ea:

            I take prilosec daily. I use to have heartburn every day. Since I started taking prilosec, I never have heartburn. Absolutely no side effects. It is great.

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            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            It works!

            By annie

            from Indiana

            describe yourself Average Health

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • No Side Effects

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Daily Use

              Comments about Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, Tablets, 42 ea:

              The greatest thing is that I can Sleep through the night without heartburn.

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              5.0

              Recommended By Doctor

              By Kaytee's Mom

              from NC

              describe yourself Average Health

              See all my reviews

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • No Side Effects

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Daily Use

                Comments about Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, Tablets, 42 ea:

                Works great

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                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

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                By mervin

                from Fort Worth

                describe yourself Caregiver

                See all my reviews

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • No Side Effects
                • Reduces Pain

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Daily Use

                  Comments about Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, Tablets, 42 ea:

                  I take one in the morning before i go to work. If I have indegestion at bedtime i takr=e another one. I used to spit up acid.

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                  5.0

                  Love the price

                  By Grasshopper

                  from Slater, Mo

                  describe yourself Average Health

                  See all my reviews

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • No Side Effects

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Daily Use

                    Comments about Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, Tablets, 42 ea:

                    We take this med every day...love the prices here.

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                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    I love my stomach

                    By Lisa

                    from Da'Bronx, NYC

                    describe yourself Average Health

                    See all my reviews

                    Pros

                    • No Side Effects
                    • Promotes Healing

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Daily Use

                      Comments about Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, Tablets, 42 ea:

                      Works with 1 pill. Take the whole 14 day treatment for lasting results. My stomach returned to its normal way after 1 pill.

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                      4.0

                      Very effective product.

                      By SuzieQ

                      from Glenview, IL

                      describe yourself Average Health

                      See all my reviews

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Chronic hearburn relief
                      • No Side Effects

                      Cons

                      • No "cons"

                      Best Uses

                      • Daily Use

                      Comments about Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, Tablets, 42 ea:

                      The only over-the-counter product I've found that works as advertised. It was recommended by my doctor after my insurance company cancelled my prescription coverage. Nothing else has worked as well.

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