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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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    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    I would buy this product again!

    By JB

    from Irvine CA

    describe yourself Average Health

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • No Side Effects
    • One daily stops the burn

    Cons

    • none

    Best Uses

    • Daily Use

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

    I have GERD and one per day stops the burning. Could not do without it.

    Comment on this review

    (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    I would buy this product again and again

    By Gerry

    from Kokomo, IN

    describe yourself Elderly

    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:

      It keeps my heart burn down. Acid reflux is very unpleasant, and this product eliminates the problems.

      Comment on this review

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      always works for me.

      By karen

      from indiana

      describe yourself Average Health

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • No Side Effects

      Cons

      • none

      Best Uses

      • Daily Use
      • Traveling

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

      everyday use. It mostly eliminates my issue of reflux during the day and night.

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      (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      can not live without it

      By jerseysue

      from North Carolina

      describe yourself Average Health, Caregiver, Medical Professional

      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:

        This is the only product that controls my acid excess with no pain or side effects. Been using it for many years with doctors blessings.

        Comment on this review

        (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Prilosec OTC

        By Nancy the Nurse

        from Temecula, CA

        describe yourself Average Health

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Helps with flem in throat
        • No Side Effects

        Cons

        • No cons at this time

        Best Uses

        • Daily Use

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

        My husband has been taking this daily (actually 1/2 tablet) since Oct. 09 and it has helped the build up of flem in his throat tremendously. His physician endorses it as well.

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        (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Lots of packaging for product

        By Upset Stomach

        from Nashville

        describe yourself Average Health

        See all my reviews

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • No Side Effects

        Cons

        • Packaging hard to open

        Best Uses

        • Daily Use

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

        These pills come in a blister sheet, each inside a box, three of those boxes to a package.

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        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Excellent Product

        By Ric

        from Ma

        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 gre3at to prevent my heartburn!!!

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          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Improved Packaging!!

          By MZ

          from Washington DC metro area

          Pros

          • Works as promised

          Cons

          • Packaging still not great

          Best Uses

          • Daily Use

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

          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.

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          No Problems to Report

          By D

          from Colorado

          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 product is just what I needed.

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            5.0

            Acid Reflux

            By none

            from Powell, TN

            describe yourself Average Health

            See all my reviews

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • No Side Effects
            • Promotes Healing

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Daily Use

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

              I use this product to prevent acid reflux & it works great.

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