Why DEXILANT* (Dexlansoprazole ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of DEXILANT: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.71)
(based on 68 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** DEXILANT
(reported on Ask a Patient)
Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
---|---|---|
1 | Gastrooesophageal reflux disease* | 19 |
2 | Gastritis* | 3 |
3 | Dyspepsia* | 2 |
4 | Anastomotic ulcer | 1 |
5 | Erosive oesophagitis | 1 |
6 | Duodenal ulcer | 1 |
7 | Ulcer* | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of DEXILANT **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
---|---|---|
1 | Diarrhoea* | 16 |
2 | Nausea* | 10 |
3 | Pruritus | 10 |
4 | Headache* | 10 |
5 | Pain* | 8 |
6 | Muscle spasms | 8 |
7 | Abdominal distension | 7 |
8 | Depression | 7 |
9 | Insomnia | 7 |
10 | Dizziness* | 7 |
11 | Constipation | 6 |
12 | Rash | 6 |
13 | Abdominal discomfort | 6 |
14 | Anxiety | 5 |
15 | Muscular weakness | 4 |
16 | Flatulence | 4 |
17 | Weight increased | 3 |
18 | Urticaria | 3 |
19 | Chest pain | 3 |
20 | Abdominal pain | 3 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for DEXILANT
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Dexlansoprazole (Lansoprazol, Dexilant, Lanzoprazole, Kapidex)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com