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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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    5.0

    Works Great!

    By Rickko

    from New York City

    describe yourself Average Health

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    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • No Side Effects

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Daily Use

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

      Great product. My doctor prescribed another product that my insurance did not cover and cost approx $100 for a 30 day supply. The clerk suggested Prilosec, at a quarter of the price. That was about 4 years ago and I have not had a bout of acid reflux since. Great product!

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      5.0

      Wonderful Relief

      By Retired Ruthie

      from Portland OR

      describe yourself Enjoying good health

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Promotes Healing

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Daily Use
        • Emergencies
        • Quick Fix
        • Traveling

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

        Easy to take

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        4.0

        The price is right. I buy it all the tim

        By steelgrits

        from Rochelle, GA

        describe yourself Acid Reflux, Average Health

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Reduces Pain
        • Stops acid reflux
        • Stops indigestion

        Cons

        • Long term use safety

        Best Uses

        • Daily Use

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

        I have GERD and it works great for that. I take it daily and have for years. I am concerned about the safety of long term use.

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        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        THE BEST

        By E

        from Fl

        describe yourself Average Health

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • No Side Effects
        • Works wonders

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Daily Use

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

          I used to be on Prescription Protonix but went off because it did not work as well as I wanted. I then found Pepcid AC worked memarkably well but I had to take it after each meal and upon rising. When I was in the hospital my dr prescribed Prilosec. When I got out I decided to try Prilosec OTC. What an amazing product! It works every day. Once in a great while I need a Pepcid AC but it's like night and day from what was before.

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          5.0

          ...

          By Leona

          from Frederick, MD

          describe yourself Average Health

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • No Side Effects

          Cons

            Best Uses

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

              Good for acid reflux.

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              5.0

              Prilosec

              By llhdc

              from Shreveport, LA

              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:

                This works as well as Nexium for me, and is much cheaper. I have been using it for years for heartburn caused by hiatal hernia. Can't lfunction without it.

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                5.0

                half the pill, same effect

                By Oldpilot

                from New Hampshire

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

                I hate taking meds, so I take half the dose whenever I can get away with it. Though this is a timed-release tablet, I find that using a pill cutter from the pharmacy (three dollars or so) I can take half the dose of Prilosec and still eliminate acid reflux altogether.

                (I can even drink red wine, which for years was off my personal menu.)

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                (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Fine [...]

                By BJ

                from IN

                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:

                  ...

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                  4.0

                  Worked fine

                  By Special K

                  from NC

                  describe yourself Average Health

                  Pros

                  • No Side Effects
                  • Reduces Pain

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Daily Use

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

                    Worked fine

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                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Just the best!!!

                    By PaulV

                    from Apopka, Florida

                    describe yourself Average Health

                    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 use Prilosec OTC every day and I don't get hearburn.... what a great product!

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