I was in fear of drowning in my sleep. Almost every night, burning sludge would push up into my mouth and wake me. During the day, it was like fire in my chest, and it didn't matter how little or how bland I ate. After years of suffering with over-the-counter items that didn't work, I finally mentioned it to my doctor. 100% fixed, absolutely no more problems, no matter what I eat. Concerning the c...
Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/19/2008
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 5.0
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I was used to eating "Tums" like they were candy. The only time I need them now is if I forget to take my Prevacid.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/17/2008
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
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I was in fear of drowning in my sleep. Almost every night, burning sludge would push up into my mouth and wake me. During the day, it was like fire in my chest, and it didn't matter how little or how bland I ate. After years of suffering with over-the-counter items that didn't work, I finally mentioned it to my doctor. 100% fixed, absolutely no more problems, no matter what I eat. Concerning the cost, when I lost my job and had to reduce expenses, I found that I could go 3 days per capsule before the burning chest returned. Thank you Prevacid.Read More Read Less
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pepsi_girl | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/17/2008
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 4.3
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This medication works better for me than others I have taken, but I have to take it everyday without fail or I can't sleep and I end up drinking a gallon of milk trying to ease the acid production (only works 1/2 the time).
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Bev | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/3/2008
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 5.0
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Miracle medicine, totally removed my gastro problems.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/22/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/16/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/4/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 4.7
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This medicine has done wonders for me, without it I couldn't eat even the blandest of foods. I have noticed that if I miss a day I won't get heartburn till the following day.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/27/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 5.0
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I have tried other acid reflux medication and they don't seem to work very well. this medication seem to have helped me enormously.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/15/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 5.0
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turtlemom | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/5/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been using Prevacid for over 5 years. I've tried many other products in this category. Nothing worlds as well as Prevacid.
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4-Jun | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/1/2007
Condition: Medication Treatment for Healing Erosive Esophagitis
Overall rating 5.0
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You have to be a bit patient as you may incur some initial side affects. The first couple of days I experienced some nausea and felt a bit spacey but it was worth the two day mild discomfort.
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Dmp71 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/30/2007
Condition: Stomach Ulcer from Aspirin/Ibuprofen-Like Drugs Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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This med has been great. Works really well.Theres been times when I've had to be without it because of my insurance and I had terrible stomach pains. I take 325mg of asprin and other heart meds that do a number on my stomach. This pill makes the pain non-existant.
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Vic F | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/27/2007
Condition: Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion
Overall rating 5.0
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Been using to control my Acid Reflux which caused Barrett's disease. It's done the job really well. Nexium didn't work!
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BALLEWLARRY | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/24/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
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THE IS A GOOD MED FOR ME BUT I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS LIKE SWEETS COMES BACK SOUR ANS CAKE TASTE LIKE SOAP aiced reflix bad still
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Ivan | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/23/2007
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 5.0
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It has relieved the acid reflu condition that has been a problems for years.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
10/15/2007
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 5.0
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My son has acid reflux and this medicine is helping him and he is doing better with this medicine then pepcid.
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crafts95 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/14/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 5.0
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I tried everything to get rid of heartburn. The prevacid takes away the the burn for 24 hours. Only downfall...$153.00 for 60 capsules.
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FranJuanita | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 4.7
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This drug is the only thing that stoped the pain.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/27/2007
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 5.0
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Very easy to use and was a miracle to me. Works extremely well when taken every day for heartburn and acid reflux or GERD. I like the disintegrating tablet more since it doesn't have to be swallowed and you can take it on the go, but they work equally well. This is a great medicine.
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