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Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, Tablets 42 ea

 
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Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, 20.6mg, Tablets, 42 ea
 
4.7

(based on 170 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (133)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (32)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • No side effects (88)
  • Effective (33)
  • Relieves pain (33)
  • Easy to administer (28)
  • Relieves symptoms fast (21)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Daily use (78)
    • Heartburn (30)
    • Everyday (26)
    • Travel (8)
    • Upset stomach (6)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Average health (56), Healthy adult (24), Have medical condition (17), 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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    4.0

    Better than generics

    By lynn325

    from Monroe, NJ

    describe yourself Healthy Adult

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Effective

    Cons

    • Hard to Administer

    Best Uses

    • Heartburn

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

    This product would be so much better if it was available in a bottle. The blister pack is a pain in the neck.

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    5.0

    DOES THE TRICK FOR ME!!

    By purpleangelgirl

    from Charlotte, NC

    describe yourself Healthy Adult

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Administer
    • Effective
    • No Side Effects
    • Relieves Symptoms Fast

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Everyday
      • Heartburn

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

      Have to take 2 (prescription strength), but it works great!

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Prilosec

      By Dee

      from Kansas

      describe yourself Healthy Adult

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Administer
      • Effective
      • No Side Effects

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Everyday
        • Heartburn

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

        Have used this product for several years. It is very effective.

        Service and delivery comments:

        Delivery was prompt and easy to order.

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        5.0

        Good price for good product

        By jrockinom

        from Spokane Valley,Wa

        describe yourself Healthy Adult

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Administer
        • Effective
        • No Side Effects
        • Relieves Symptoms Fast

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Everyday

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

          I love the product but the packets are so tight and do no open easily

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          5.0

          Extremely helpful!

          By Poof

          from Washington, DC

          describe yourself Have Medical Condition, Healthy Adult

          See all my reviews

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Administer
          • Effective
          • No Side Effects
          • Relieves Pain
          • Relieves Symptoms Fast

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Emergencies
            • Everyday
            • Heartburn
            • Travel
            • Upset Stomach

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

            Such relief and stomach bloatedness decreased by 50%! Chest pain and discomfort of constipation disappears within 7 days!

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            5.0

            I like it very much, it works great.

            By pt

            from Hazel Crest, IL

            describe yourself Have Medical Condition

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            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Administer
            • Effective
            • Relieves Symptoms Fast

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Everyday
              • Heartburn
              • Travel

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

              I use it like my doctor instructed and it work great, there are no cons in my book regarding this item.

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              5.0

              Best for Heartburn

              By LLee

              from Huntington Beach, CA

              describe yourself Healthy Adult, Suffers Daily Heartburn

              See all my reviews

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Administer
              • Effective
              • No Side Effects
              • Relieves Symptoms Fast

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Everyday
                • Heartburn
                • Upset Stomach

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

                I have been a daily heartburn sufferer for years and nothing the Dr prescribed helped:-( Several people mentioned Prilosec being good and I tried it and liked it. I also have a dog who some times suffers from vomiting and the vet told me give her a Prilosec on an empty stomach. She is 44 lbs. If it's a smaller dog I would cut it in half. I tried it one morning after she threw up and it helped her, but she had bad gas afterwards!

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                4.0

                long time use by prescription

                By GM

                from MD

                describe yourself Have Medical Condition

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Effective

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Everyday

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

                  works

                  Service and delivery comments:

                  price was similar to WalMart. To much advertising and selling of other products. Easier to go to store.

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                  5.0

                  Best Heartburn Medicine Out There

                  By LLee

                  from Huntington Beach, CA

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                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Administer
                  • Effective
                  • No Side Effects
                  • Works Great

                  Cons

                  • None

                  Best Uses

                  • Everyday
                  • Heartburn

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

                  I have been on prescription heartburn medicine for years, both radinidine and acidfex and neither worked for me. I heard about Prilosec and starting taking it not expecting it to work as well as it does. They said it may take a while, but for me it started working right away and after being on it and taking it first thing in the morning with a large glass of water I feel great all day long and even at bed time when I use to have my worst heartburn. Also I can eat things that use to give me heartburn before that I really liked such as tomatoes, pizza, etc. without getting heartburn. It's kind of pricey at most stores, so thanks for having a great price on it!I would suggest using a sharp knife to cut around the pill on the back of the blister pack to get the pill out, I use my thumb nail.....

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                  5.0

                  Great product

                  By Diane

                  from Atlanta, GA

                  describe yourself Healthy Adult

                  See all my reviews

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Administer
                  • Effective
                  • No Side Effects

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Everyday
                    • Heartburn

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

                    My husband has suffered from acid reflux for years. Finally convinced him to see a specialist about it and found out he has an ulcer. Doctor put him on this product and he hasn't had ANY acid reflux since! It's a miracle. My only complaint is getting the pills out of the foil sleeve. Sometime's it's hard popping them out, but I guess that's a good safety measure to prevent kids from accidentally getting them out.

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