Does anyone take Prilosec?

I was prescribed Prilosec and Pepcid to help with acid reflux. There seems to be a lot of issues with Prilosec from numerous medicine interactions and side effects. Just trying to see if anyone here takes it and does it help?

There is the truth.
Then there is the right thing to say.

Create an Account or Log In

Membership is free. Simply choose your username, type in your email address, and choose a password. You immediately get full access to the forum.

It can help a lot! Prilosec should be taken for a limited course (usually 14 to 21 days) to heal the damage that the reflux has done. Taking it long term can be problematic.

I've been having throat spasms and the ENT found a spot on my vocal cords. He thinks that spot may be from being intubated during surgery earlier this year, and the reflux is upsetting it. He gave me a two-month prescription for both.

There is the truth.
Then there is the right thing to say.

My 84 year old brother has taken Prilosec for about 6 years now and has never had a problem. His doctor told him that he would have to take it for the rest of his life due to him having such bad acid reflux. He only takes one when he absolutely needs to.He doesn't like taking pills.

Long term use of Prilosec has been linked to an increased risk of kidney disease and bone fractures. Taking it for two months under doctor's advice should be just fine. Sometimes, a doctor will prescribe it long term if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Prilosec isn't really for use for occasional heartburn because it can take up to four days to start relieving symptoms. Pepcid is very good for occasional heartburn; it can provide relief from reflux that starts within minutes.

I would recommend you take both the medications as prescribed, and I hope you will experience a full recovery.

As noted above Prilosec will take time to be effective but you'll never have any acid reflux while taking it.

Thank you for the feedback. I started on the Pepcid at night a few evenings ago. I'm supposed to take the Prilosec in the mornings, so I'll start on that tomorrow I guess.

There is the truth.
Then there is the right thing to say.

Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.

Click here to login

Does anyone take Prilosec?

Create an Account or Log In

Official List of Mystery Shopping Companies

Mystery Shopper Magazine