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Prilosec OTC Acid Reducer, Delayed-Release Tablets, 28 Count

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As my acid reflux worsened over the years, I made the usual progression from antacid tablets, to Pepcid AC, and eventually to prescription medications like Prevacid and Nexium. Prevacid works great but it still requires a prescription and Nexium caused side effects in me. Once Prilosec was offered over the counter I gave it a try and was very impressed. After a week or two of taking it every day, I was able to decrease the dosage to the point where I only take it as needed now. Once I feel heartburn starting, or I eat something guaranteed to give me heartburn, I just take one of these and its gone in about 30 minutes...and when I say gone I mean gone for 10-12 hours.

I highly recommend this product to anyone who suffers acid reflux or chronic heartburn.

I suffered from heartburn everyday regardless of my diet. I now take 1 Prilosec a day and have no heartburn anymore!

This medication works fine, but it is outrageously overpriced. Omeprazole is off patent, the materials cost is a tiny fraction of the cost of the packaging, and it is produced by reputable makers of generic drugs overseas, like India and Israel. Their product is sold in the US at a multiple of the price you can get if you find a way to order directly from the maker, such as PurpleOutlet.

Amazon used to sell omeprazole much cheaper, but no longer does. That product, in capsule form, was just as effective, but in much simpler packaging.

See my review of prilosec at the 42 box count.... I was given a Gold Box coupon that made this smaller size box even cheaper per pill than the larger box. Ordinarily, I buy the larger size for that reason only. Prilosec, itself, is an outstanding acid reducer. I highly recommend it for those folks who have acid reflux (burping up acid when lying down or bending over).

These medications, like Prilosec, and the stronger Nexium, are meant to be taken daily, not on an "as needed" basis like you might take Tums or Rolaids. Of course, they're meant to relieve heartburn, also called Acid Reflux, or GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.)

To work the best, take it routinely--every day--just as you would take Blood Pressure medication. AND, be sure your doctor or health care provider KNOWS you are taking this or any other over-the-counter (OTC) med. Some interact with prescription medications that are more important for you to take.

If a person is still having on-going heartburn, mid-chest pain, pain in your throat, these CAN be heart symptoms too...GET CHECKED OUT!

Once you know you only have simple heartburn, easily controlled by the Prilosec then you're ok to take it. But anyone with severe heartburn: up half the night due to discomfort, sleeping sitting up, and that sort of thing, needs to really see a doctor and make sure what is going on.

In some cases patients with really severe heartburn that is affecting their lives on a daily (or nightly!) basis, need to seen a Gastroenterologist, the kind of specialist that can look down into your esophagus (swallowing tube) and stomach, and make sure there are no ulcers or anything else wrong. Depending on your insurance you may need a referral from your primary doctor to see a specialist for this; but if the heartburn is that severe, and any heart problems have been ruled out; then it may be the best thing to do.

I hope this helps a little. I know many people severely suffer with heartburn. Some other things that help: lose weight, put a brick, block or something about 2-4" under the top two legs of your bed to raise the head of the bed. That helps gravity work to keep the acid reflux from your stomach IN your stomach. Don't eat late at night. Eat a dinner at 6 pm or so, then don't snack or drink alcohol, as this will worsen the acid reflux (heartburn). Good luck!

Prilosec works better than the Nexium my doctor was prescribing and I don't have to take it every night, only when I fell heartburn coming on. It shouldn't cost as much as it does or FREE Super Saver Shipping should be available.

The Prilosec OTC I ordered thru Amazon.com was a great value and the box came just the same as if I would have purchased it in a local store, but at a better price. I will order my Prilosec online again as long as it is less than what I can find in store, and with free shipping.

Prilosec OTC reduces my acid reflux to almost zero. I occasionally have some discomfort late at night if I eat too much of the wrong food. I do experience an unwanted side effect, but I will continue to use Prilosec OTC until I find something that controls my acid reflux as well as it does without the side effects. Prevacid is not the answer.

After several days of nausea and a complete loss of appetite - I had no idea of what the problem was - I finally bought the generic version of Prilosec OTC - same quality, same strength, same formulation. The only difference, besides the color of the pill, is the price. In Bangkok, I only paid the equivalent of $3US. Woohoo!

My husband tried a generic of this but felt it did not work as well as the brnad name. With the subscribe and save program Amazon sends this out on an iterval of my choosing and I save an aditional 15% making the cost much lower than in the stores.