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
1Gastrooesophageal reflux disease*19
2Gastritis*3
3Dyspepsia*2
4Anastomotic ulcer1
5Erosive oesophagitis1
6Duodenal ulcer1
7Ulcer*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
1Diarrhoea*16
2Nausea*10
3Pruritus10
4Headache*10
5Pain*8
6Muscle spasms8
7Abdominal distension7
8Depression7
9Insomnia7
10Dizziness*7
11Constipation6
12Rash6
13Abdominal discomfort6
14Anxiety5
15Muscular weakness4
16Flatulence4
17Weight increased3
18Urticaria3
19Chest pain3
20Abdominal pain3

*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

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* 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