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Zegerid (Omeprazole) - Reviews, Ratings, Comments by Patients

 
 



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Below are Zegerid (Omeprazole) reviews, ratings, comments submitted by patients and caregivers. Based on a total of 11 ratings/reviews, Zegerid has an overall score of 6. The effectiveness score is 7.64 and the side effect score is 7.27. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst. This information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as clinical evidence.
 

Zegerid review by 50 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Moderately Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   Gerd
Dosage & duration:   20 MG taken bid for the period of Ongoing
Other conditions:   allergies
Other drugs taken:   singulair
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   Reduced symptoms of acid reflux
Side effects:   diarrhea
Comments:   The insurance company no longer covered Protonix, but substituted Omeprazole. It is not as effective at reducing episodes of acid reflux as Protonix, and the dose had to be doubled to approach the same level of efficacy.

 

Zegerid review by 22 year old male patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Considerably Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Dosage & duration:   40 mg taken twice a day for the period of 9 months
Other conditions:   Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Other drugs taken:   none
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   fewer Reflux episodes, less inflammation of the Eustachian Tube, lower cancer risk
Side effects:   digestive problems: a few days per month
Comments:   Laryngopharyngeal Reflux has caused a Eustachian Tube (ET) dysfunction. A reduction of reflux episodes was a necessary condition for the regeneration of the ET. Progress has already been achieved: inflammations of the ET have been reduced, the tissue surrounding the ET is regenerating.

 

Zegerid review by 59 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Considerably Effective
Side effects:   No Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   acid reflux
Dosage & duration:   20 mg taken once a day for the period of 1 year
Other conditions:   I also struggle with high cholesterol and bone density issues
Other drugs taken:   Just vitamins and other suppliments
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   I have a great reduction in stomach acid problems. When I've tried to use natural products like Alo Vera juice or licorice-based products, to take care of the problem, it is very difficult, and I have to take products throughout the day to have any success whatsoever. So taking one pill first thing in the morning holds me most of the day, though I often begin to get some acid in the evening.
Side effects:   As far as I can tell, there are no side effects. I have heard things about these proton inhibitors doing something to the bones, though, making for bone problems, but there's no way I can tell whether it's happening to me. My bone situation has actually improved while on this medication because I've been working out in the gym with weights.
Comments:   The simplicity is one of the best features. I take the pill with a glass of water first thing in the morning, wait at least 1/2 an hour before eating anything, and I'm done!

 

Zegerid review by 59 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Considerably Effective
Side effects:   No Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   acid reflux
Dosage & duration:   20 mg taken once a day for the period of 1 year
Other conditions:   hight cholesterol, bone density problems
Other drugs taken:   vitamins and suppliments
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   I just filled all this out to get to read the info pack on skin care, but I accidentally logged out of it somehow and don't know how to get back in other than doing this all over again so that is what I'm doing - and I'm pissed.
Side effects:   None that I know of as far as I can tell.
Comments:   Once a day and that's it. Now do I get to get back into my reading>

 

Zegerid review by 24 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Ineffective
Side effects:   Extremely Severe Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   Gerd
Dosage & duration:   20mg taken once a day for the period of 4 months
Other conditions:   none
Other drugs taken:   none
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   none
Side effects:   I took Prilosec and had OD symptoms even though I was on a regular dose. I was on 20mg a day. Symptoms were: * confusion * drowsiness * blurred vision * fast or pounding heartbeat * nausea * vomiting * sweating * flushing (feeling of warmth) * full feeling in my head * dry mouth, very thirsty I also experienced: * constipation * dizziness * tooth and gum decay and pain * left upper back/shoulder pain * severe stomach cramps * rash * itching all over my body, mainly chest and arms * my feet and ankles were swollen * difficulty breathing * muscle spasms, * tingling in my face, lips, and limbs
Comments:   Horrible. People thought I made it all up. They denied this medication could make anyone sick so they continuously put me on more.

 

Zegerid review by 40 year old male patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Considerably Effective
Side effects:   No Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   gerd
Dosage & duration:   20 mg taken 2 for the period of currently using
Other conditions:   none
Other drugs taken:   none
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   It initially worked great to eliminate my heart burn. But it is now requiring 2 doses per day. I take the 2nd pill not for burn but for congestion that builds up in my throat.
Side effects:   So far I have had no side effects. I have been taking Omeprazole every day for a couple of years. Although I have been prone to exhaustion the past couple of years. The doctor(s) all swear it can have nothing to do with the omeprazole. I would quit using it to find out if my heartburn didn't return so quickly and severely.
Comments:   Take one pill before breakfast and one in the evening.

 

Zegerid review by 50 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Moderately Effective
Side effects:   Severe Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   acid reflux
Dosage & duration:   4mg taken twice daily for the period of one month
Other conditions:   none
Other drugs taken:   none
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   The drug reduced the frequency of acid reflux events and the associated pain
Side effects:   After a few days I experienced severe muscle ache in legs such that I had difficulty climbing stairs. I also had overwhelming fatigue and even indigestion
Comments:   This drug was fairly effective after one week's use week but did not cure the reflux completely and the side effects were very debilitating. I experienced a rebound effect after stopping which lasted for approximately four weeks. After having an endoscopy I was diagnosed with gastritis.

 

Zegerid review by 54 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Highly Effective
Side effects:   No Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   gastritis
Dosage & duration:   20mg taken daily for the period of two weeks
Other conditions:   none
Other drugs taken:   none
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   The symptoms of the gastritis resolved completely within 12 hours after the first dose and were not experienced at all while on the treatment. There were no troublesome side effects compromising compliance. The once daily dose was also ameanable to comlpeting the course of treatment with ease.
Side effects:   None were encountered thus ensuring compliance as stated above.
Comments:   The once daily dose was extremely effective in controlling the debilitating symptoms of gastritis and maintaining the symptom-free period while the treament was taken. There were no side-effects encountered which would have otherwise compromised compliance. The treatment is highly recommended!

 

Zegerid review by 60 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Considerably Effective
Side effects:   Moderate Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   Reflux
Dosage & duration:   10mg taken once daily for the period of periodically over 8 years
Other conditions:   Poor digestive assimilation
Other drugs taken:   None
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   Acid in the stomach was reduced so that the reflux was kept under control. Therefore there was little of no chance of irritation of the esophagus.
Side effects:   Constipation and even less chance of digesting food properly.
Comments:   Even though the reflux was kept under control I felt that constipation and poor digestion was a bad trade-off. As there is bowel cancer in the family clearing of the large intestine is important to me. I have now stopped taking the drug and prefer to treat the reflux by taking care of what I eat, how and when I eat, and being careful not to bend over too much after food. I also use ginger tea which helps to regulate the stomach acid.

 

Zegerid review by 51 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Highly Effective
Side effects:   Extremely Severe Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   acid reflux, GERD
Dosage & duration:   20 mg taken 1 a day for the period of 2-3 months
Other conditions:   n/a
Other drugs taken:   n/a
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   acid reflux was reduced
Side effects:   unfortunately thought the acid reflux went to a minimum, my blood pressure spiked over 50 points on top and 40 points on the bottom number. too much sodium bicarbonate for most people...Please be careful when taking this drug long term
Comments:   I had to get off completely.

 

Zegerid review by 54 year old female patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Highly Effective
Side effects:   No Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   GERD
Dosage & duration:   40mg/1100mg taken 1xday for the period of Until Present
Other conditions:   Indigestion
Other drugs taken:   None
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   It alleviated my Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(Gerd)symptoms as long as I took the medicine as prescribed by the doctor,one capsule, once a day.
Side effects:   I had no side effects what so ever, but there may be some listed for this medication in its information listed on the bottle.
Comments:   The treatment consist of going to a Gastroenterologist, A physician who specializes in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The doctor will perform on you an endoscopy,a visual examination of the interior of a hollow body organ by use of an endoscope to determine if you actually suffer from this ailment. If you do, he will prescribe this medication for you to take.
 


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