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Prilosec

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Prilosec, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 9.4% 65.6% 18.8% 6.2%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 96.7% 3.3% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 3.3% 93.3% 0% 3.3%
Confidence 0% 3.3% 96.7% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 3.1% 12.5% 40.6% 21.9% 21.9%
Emotional Well-being 3.2% 3.2% 87.1% 6.5% 0%
Energy 0% 3.2% 83.9% 9.7% 3.2%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 3.3% 96.7% 0% 0%
Pain 3.3% 6.7% 83.3% 6.7% 0%
Patience 0% 6.7% 93.3% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 3.2% 3.2% 71% 16.1% 6.5%
Stress Level 0% 6.5% 87.1% 3.2% 3.2%
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Commonly Reported Prilosec Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Cold Symptoms 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Constipation 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 82.8% 10.3% 3.4% 3.4% 0%
Fatigue 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 93.1% 6.9% 0% 0% 0%
Indigestion 78.6% 21.4% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 87.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 0%
Nausea 85.7% 3.6% 10.7% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 87.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 0%
Vomiting 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Prilosec Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Breast Tenderness 96.2% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Chest Tightness 96.2% 3.8% 0% 0% 0%
Difficulty Swallowing 95% 5% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 90% 5% 5% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 95% 5% 0% 0% 0%
Sore Throat 88.5% 11.5% 0% 0% 0%
Vomiting 96.2% 3.8% 0% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Prilosec
14 Apr 2012 nocomment they are good
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06 Jan 2012 I love not having heartburn and acid reflux. I used to get very uncomfortable before taking this drug. It was hard for me to sleep and I was naseated. Much better now.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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26 Sep 2011 I take one pill in the morning and it works. It is very easy to take.
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04 Aug 2011 prilosec was good for me. it really helped with my acid reflux. i had tried other drugs otc but nothing worked like prilosec.
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25 Oct 2010 It works well helping with stomach acid. I get so depressed. I have tried this drug at least 4 times and quit due to the depression side effects. I also get stomach cramps from it.
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