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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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    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Prilosec OTC

    By Nan

    from Loma Linda, CA

    describe yourself Caregiver, Elderly, Have Medical Condition

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Administer
    • Effective

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Everyday
      • Heartburn

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

      Prilosec was prescribed by my doctor after gallbladder surgery. I've tried different store brands, but they weren't as effective for me. This drug makes my life hearburn free and is easy to find.

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      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Only acid reducer my husband will use

      By Heartburn in KY

      from Paducah, KY

      describe yourself Healthy Adult

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Administer
      • Effective

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Everyday
        • Heartburn

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

        My husband takes Prilosec every night and is very happy with it's results.

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        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        effective but difficult to open

        By jackie

        from mt.

        describe yourself Elderly

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Administer
        • Effective
        • Relieves Symptoms Fast

        Cons

        • Expensive

        Best Uses

        • Everyday

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

        difficult to remove from package without scissors. easy to take. recommended by physician

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        5.0

        great

        By fran

        from duluth,mn

        describe yourself Have Medical Condition

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Effective
        • Relieves Symptoms Fast

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Everyday
          • Heartburn

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

          i cant live with out , i have acid reflux which is very painful. prilosec makes it go away within a shoort time i take 2 per day .

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          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Always works for both my husband and I.

          By PJ

          from Mill Valley, CA

          describe yourself Healthy Adult

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Effective
          • No Side Effects
          • Relieves Symptoms Fast

          Cons

          • Packaging is a pain

          Best Uses

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

            Works quickly and well. My husband and I both take it. Drugstore.com has the best price for Prilosec. Undoing foil wrapping to get a pill is a pain.

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            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Works great!

            By Karma

            from Houston, TX

            describe yourself Healthy Adult

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

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

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Heartburn

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

              Relives heartburn quickly and keeps it gone.

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              5.0

              works like a charm

              By DG

              from Virginia

              describe yourself Have Medical Condition

              See all my reviews

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Effective

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Everyday
                • Heartburn

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

                I take medicine everyday that causes heartburn. This really works as long as I take it daily. If I miss a dose or run out the heartburn creeps up fast.

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                4.0

                Prilocec OTC

                By Tom

                from Decatur, IL

                describe yourself Have Medical Condition

                See all my reviews

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Administer
                • Effective
                • No Side Effects

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Everyday

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

                  I have G.E.R.D. and it has been an illiness for about 20 years. I take Prilosec OTC twice a day; before breakfast and before the evening meal. The recommendation is one per day, so a person should check with their doctor before taking two per day.

                  Two per day taken as I described completely eleminates the long time problem I have experienced with Acid Reflux.

                  I have tried more expensive medications, but Prilosec OTC works best for me.

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                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Also buy Advil with this product

                  By Art

                  from Palm Beach Gardens, FL

                  describe yourself Healthy Adult

                  Pros

                  • Effective
                  • Relieves Symptoms Fast

                  Cons

                  • Causes Sides Effects
                  • Hard to Administer

                  Best Uses

                  • Everyday
                  • Heartburn

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

                  Be sure to buy a bottle of Advil or other pain reliever along with this. You need the pain reliever if you use the 14-day plan because your fingers will be in severe pain from opening the difficult blister packs over and over.

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                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Excellent product

                  By badger

                  from WI

                  describe yourself Healthy Adult

                  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 have been taking this for years and it works great. I take everday or everyother day.

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