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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.

    VS

    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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    Reviewed by 170 customers

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    4.0

    Cholesterol and Indegestion

    By Mrs. M.

    from Ohio

    describe yourself Cholesterol, Elderly

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Administer
    • Good Flavor
    • Relieves Pain
    • Sometimes Effective

    Cons

    • Follow directions

    Best Uses

    • Cholesterol
    • Emergencies
    • Heartburn
    • Sleep Time acute indegest

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

    You must follow directions. Doesnot become effective for a few days. Best on the market but it doesnot always work.

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    4.0

    Blister packs are the bane of seniors!

    By BaltimoreBob

    from Baltimore, MD

    describe yourself Have Medical Condition

    Pros

    • No Side Effects

    Cons

    • Blister packs are
    • Difficult to open

    Best Uses

    • Everyday
    • Heartburn

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

    Works as well for GERD and acid reflux as the purple pill but the blister packs are the bane of seniors, especially those with arthritis.

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    (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Prilosec OTC

    By TOM

    from Central Illinois

    describe yourself Average Health, Elderly

    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 have G.E.R.D. and have tried several medications to reduce acid from entering my esophogus. My doctor told me that I could take one Prilosec before breakfast and one before dinner and that essentially solved my problem of the valve not closing properly at times between the esophogus and stomach, resulting in a spasem of my esophogus.
      The recommended dosage is one per day and each individual should check with their doctor before taking two per day as I do.

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      5.0

      Prilosec

      By Donna

      from Lebanon, 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:

        I've used it for years and have had success with the acid reflux with it.

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        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Works Well

        By sschwimm

        from New York

        describe yourself Average Health

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • No Side Effects

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Daily Use
          • Emergencies

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

          Worked almpost as well as the RX

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          5.0

          Take a closer look

          By Faith

          from Elmhurst, IL

          describe yourself Average Health

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • No Side Effects
          • Promotes Healing
          • Reduces Pain

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Daily Use

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

            ...

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            (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            good, but...

            By mary sharon

            from charlottesville

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

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

            Buying OTC is cheaper than purchasing with prescription, but for many folks, including me, I use this product more than once a day every day. Each pill is encapsulated in that foil, cardborad tomb. That means that for one week, I need to force open fourteen little chambers. then I need to do it all over the next week. This is a real pain! Maybe for folks who use this product only when they think they will be having discomfort, it;s not such an inconvenience.

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            5.0

            Excellent, reliable product

            By no nickname

            from Palm Desert, CA

            describe yourself Average Health

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • No Side Effects

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Use every other day

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

              Always reliable.

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              5.0

              best product for chronic heartburn ever

              By DJ

              from Catawba, Va

              describe yourself Athletic

              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:

                Taken daily and has removed heartburn from my brothers life. He wants to take it everyday and won't miss a dose because of it's outstanding effects in his life. He's a different guy and happy.

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                (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Great product

                By Bob

                from White Pa

                describe yourself Average Health

                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 this product everyday to prevent heartburn. So greatful for the results.

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