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Pepto-Bismol

Bismuth subsalicylate

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8.6
7.8  Effectiveness
2.4  Side Effects
6.3  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 2 Pepto-Bismol side effects and 3 Pepto-Bismol benefits.

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Pepto-Bismol 8.62 6.97 0 8 Get Info
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Effectiveness on "Acid Reflux & Heartburn"
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Pepto-Bismol, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 8.8% 11.8% 55.9% 20.6% 2.9%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 94.1% 5.9% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 2.9% 94.1% 2.9% 0%
Confidence 5.9% 2.9% 76.5% 8.8% 5.9%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 2.9% 85.3% 8.8% 2.9%
Digestion 11.8% 17.6% 35.3% 29.4% 5.9%
Emotional Well-being 2.9% 2.9% 79.4% 5.9% 8.8%
Energy 0% 2.9% 79.4% 8.8% 8.8%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 94.1% 2.9% 2.9%
Pain 2.9% 11.8% 61.8% 17.6% 5.9%
Patience 2.9% 2.9% 85.3% 2.9% 5.9%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 97.1% 0% 2.9%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 5.9% 8.8% 61.8% 17.6% 5.9%
Stress Level 0% 2.9% 82.4% 8.8% 5.9%
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Commonly Reported Pepto-Bismol Side Effects
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Constipation 95% 5% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 93.9% 6.1% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 97% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 84.6% 15.4% 0% 0% 0%
Dry Mouth 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 84.6% 15.4% 0% 0% 0%
Indigestion 92% 8% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 96.3% 0% 3.7% 0% 0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
White/Pale Bowel Movements 88% 8% 4% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Pepto-Bismol
08 Jan 2012 This helped with my heartburn, but it tasted weird and had a strange consistency.
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04 Jan 2012 Helped make my stomach feel better, but it's not my first choice of medication for upset stomach. Takes awhile to work.
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15 Oct 2011 VERY TASTY
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29 Aug 2011 Pepto-Bismol has helped me alot whenever i have stomach aches early in the morning late at night or during the day.
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04 Aug 2011 I like how you can buy in liquid or tablets. The chewable tablets are really nice because they taste fine and you can take them anywhere.
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