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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

    It works Period

    By Don

    from Franklin Square New York

    describe yourself Average Health

    Pros

    • No Side Effects

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Daily Use

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

      I have been taking this product for a couple of years and I take Prilosec every other day, This seems to work for me very well. However I would recomend taking it every day to start.

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      5.0

      works for me

      By Jurina

      from Chicago, Illinois

      describe yourself Average Health, Elderly

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • No Side Effects

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Daily Use

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

        I have GIRD, and must take a pill of this type. When I had insurance, I used a prescription drug. Now that I am retired, I am buying this drug - which is cheaper. It works just as well as the more expensive one.

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        (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        mitch

        By walleye

        from Livermore, CA

        describe yourself Elderly

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • No Side Effects
        • Promotes Healing
        • Reduces Pain

        Cons

        • none

        Best Uses

        • Daily Use

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

        Best non-prescription fix for acid reflux

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        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        take one a day no heartburn period

        By Rich

        from iowa

        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:

          works great

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          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Betty1510

          By Betty1510

          from Murfreesboro, TN

          describe yourself Average Health

          See all my reviews

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • No Side Effects
          • Used for years

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Daily Use

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

            Prilosec works very well. I have taken it for over 20 years.

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            5.0

            My quality of life was improved greatly

            By Donna the shopper

            from Eveleth, MN

            describe yourself Average Health

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • No Side Effects
            • Promotes Healing
            • Reduces Pain

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Daily Use

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

              For years I had tried a number of both over-the-counter and perscription medicines to remedy my problem with consistent and painful heartburn. I was just about to give up when my husband recommended I just "try" Prilosec OTC. He had seen in a commercial that it is supposed to be quite effective. I was skeptical, but I did as he suggested and within a matter of days, my heartburn had completely disappeared! Since that time, I am a regular user of this product. I have not had trouble with heartburn since that time. Although my doctor says side effects are possible, I have not yet experienced any since I started taking Prilosec on a regular bases (over 5 years now).

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              THE alternative to Nexium

              By Judy

              from Princeton, NJ

              describe yourself Average Health

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • No Side Effects
              • Prevents Swelling
              • Promotes Healing
              • Reduces Pain

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Daily Use

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

                My drug insurance plan would not approve Nexium anymore and so a neighbor told me that she was taking Prilosec OTC as an alternative to Nexium. I was having a terrible time with my stomach, so I started on the Prilosec OTC about a year ago and have had no problems at all! I take one in the morning and I'm good all day long. I should mention that I like spicy foods and my stomach never acts up with Prilosec OTC.

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                5.0

                super

                By devilboy

                from orlando fl

                describe yourself Medical Professional

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • No Side Effects

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Daily Use

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

                  super duper

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                  5.0

                  It works.

                  By Patti

                  from Las Vegas

                  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:

                    Eliminates heartburn

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                    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Great Acid Reducer

                    By Destin Teacher

                    from Destin, FL

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                    Pros

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Daily Use

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

                        I had my entire colon removed and reconstructive surgery with the small intestine. As a result, the food has a much shorter distance to travel and the acid from my stomach reaches my behind FAST. By taking Prilosec everyday, I don't experience the "butt burn" that most who have had this surgery experience. There is less acid therefore less travels to the end of the line. I know the Prilosec is responsible because I forgot to take it one day and literally paid the price.

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