TREATMENT DATABASE



Or browse all treatments:

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ












Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor. It works by decreasing acid in the stomach. Prilosec is used for GERD, chronic heartburn, and stomach ulcers. Long-term use of Prilosec can cause magnesium and other mineral deficiencies. (Stomach acid is required for mineral absorption.)

USES IN ME/CFS: Many people with ME/CFS suffer from heartburn, which can be caused by either too much or too little stomach acid (hypochlorhydria). In cases in which heartburn is caused by too little stomach acid, proton pump inhibitors can make the condition worse.

Treatment rating for Prilosec (omeprazole)

Rating keys:

1=LOW (I would not recommend this treatment)

5=HIGH (This treatment helped me a great deal)

Rating Side Effects Reason for Treatment Dosage / Duration Age Sex M/F # of years Ill Additional Comments Illness Severity Date Added
3 Stomach ulceration and gastritis 2 month Can't remember 2X day 53 Female 20 Much better than pantaprozole but Internist has switched me to Aloe Vera 30 ml 3xdaily Moderate/Severe 09/18/19