Prilosec (Omeprazole) - anyone use it?

NostraHistoria

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Posted 12/10/2008 2:26 PM (GMT 0)

I am out of the hospital, and my doctor gave me Prilosec (Omeprazole). I am still waiting to see if the blood will go away. Anyone have any experience with this drug?

Nanners

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Posted 12/10/2008 2:45 PM (GMT 0)

Yes I take 60 mg per day. I have Crohns disease and also suffer with Gerd/Acid Reflux. It really helps to keep the stomach acid down.

insagent

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Posted 12/10/2008 2:55 PM (GMT 0)

I use this also 40mg a day, works great for me for my reflux! Don't have any problems with it

NostraHistoria

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Posted 12/10/2008 5:15 PM (GMT 0)

What are your symptoms of reflux? I do not even think I have any.

indigosunrise

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Posted 12/10/2008 9:38 PM (GMT 0)

I take this drug and LOVE it! I have esophagittis (spelling?) plus Crohn's and Prilosec REALLY helps with the horrible, painful reflux and heart burn I get.

dunny2

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Posted 12/11/2008 12:06 AM (GMT 0)

I take it too, for gastritis and the heartburn that brings...

Kittikatt

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Posted 12/11/2008 12:37 AM (GMT 0)

I started taking it when my prescription drug plan took NEXIUM off it's preferred list. I take the prescribed kind, not the OTC kind. Don't know that there's a difference in that, though. Seems like there SHOULD be...

I've had no problems with it. It usually keeps my stomach from an aching/burning feeling. Heartburn? Acid reflux? I don't know. Never been Dx'ed with either.

LMills

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Posted 12/11/2008 2:09 AM (GMT 0)

I do and it works really well for me. I notice a difference when I am late picking up my prescription for this..the acid and hernia are NOT fun. I haven't noticed any side effects either.

Mar1anneC

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Posted 12/11/2008 3:28 AM (GMT 0)

I take the OTC dose for heartburn. It works really well for me. If I don't take it I get heartburn/GERD in the middle of the night and sometimes end up throwing up. Bad.

randynoguts

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Posted 12/11/2008 9:46 AM (GMT 0)

me too, since my bleeding ulcer in aug.. kittkat, the differance betwen the prescription and OTC is about 100 bucks :-P

NostraHistoria

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Posted 12/11/2008 12:53 PM (GMT 0)

How long did you have to use it for the bleeding to stop?

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