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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PREVACID | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | 9 yrs | depression, weakness, fatigue, hypoglycemia attacks, regurgitation of food, stomach and intestinal pains | Dr Mary Savard recently talked about ppi's on Good Morning America, and said how long term use can cause osteoperosis. Hello, if it is malnourishing your bones, what do you think it is doing to the rest of your body. Also, I have heard of doctors putting infants on this drug, are you kidding me, it doesn't even have a pediatric indication and can cause a child to not develop normally. Please if anyone see's this, don't let them put your child on this, let alone an adult. | M | 34 | 9 years | 8/10/2009 | 1 | ulcer, acid reflux | I have never connected so many dots as reading these dozens and dozens of "stories like mine." Thankfully, my gastro doc has never put me on these meds long term. He recommends 2-4 week treatments on a need-be basis and srict diet changes. I think the most remarkable thing I noted was eliminating wheat products and corn sweeteners. My worse symptoms have been chest pain and lung congestion. It starts as a false full body cold that then "settles" in the lungs. It lasts for weeks and gets better but never goes away. Not one doctor I have seen has ever asked about or suggested a problem with a PPI. In fact, they say I need to take it continuously. It is hard to heal with just good habits. I am underweight, eat organic, exercise. But when it gets really bad, I go on PPI for a few weeks. It is great when I can go off and the side effects turn off like a light switch has been flipped. | Prevacid is a serious drug and I do not understand while, if the studies are just for short-term use, millions are staying on this drug indefinitely. My 62-year-old sister just fell and shattered her leg. Why was her bone so porous as to shatter from a minor fall while walking? She has been on prevacid for 17 years. Hmmmm. Although she took vitamins and calcium supplements, I have to wonder how much nutrition her body was capable of metabolizing. She has the health of a 70-year-old. | F | 57 | | 8/8/2009 | 3 | Acid Reflux (choking) | After being on it for less than a week we noticed my right ankle was severely swollen (it looked as though I had hurt it somehow). I immediately decided to stop the medication in case it was linked. It must be as now (only a few days later) My ankle are far better especialy the right one that looked as though I had rolled my ankle or something (severe cankle-itis). I am going to try and restart it however as the choking is noit a good option... | F | 34 | 3 days | 8/6/2009 | 2 | GERD w/esophagitis & gastritis | Uncomfortable, persistent "heavy" bloating in both upper and lower abdomen. And more than likely also related to the Prevacid, a bacterial infection of the intestines after about 3 months of taking it... | Was just off the Prevacid for less than a week (due to insurance issues) and have lost almost 5 lbs. from my gut during that time! Also, the rebound heartburn I experienced was unbelievable. (Before being put on the Prevacid I very rarely had heartburn despite my diagnosis.) I'm thinking the gastro doc was a bit hasty in insisting I be on this (and continue it indefinitely)... | F | 38 | 4 months | 8/4/2009 | 1 | Acid Reflux | Anything bad you can imagine. Took a long time to find a doc who took me seriously | Was on and off this and Prevacid for 3 months. Been off all of it for about 9 months, still not normal. Improved but not normal. Ruined my life. Got tested for Lupus, Diabetes, Heart Problems, Ulcers, Arthritis, and many other things cuz of side effects. And while weaning off, not even Zantac or Tums help. | F | 24 | | 7/10/2009 | 1 | acid reflux | anxiety, depression, restless, irritable, loss of appetite, lost 30 pounds in 6 weeks and counting. Can't eat full meals without being totally wrecked. Dry mouth, nightmares, dizzy, light headed, ringing in ears, light sensitive, heat sensitive, noise sensitive. All these symptoms are new to me and doctors can't find anything wrong... Someone tell the medical association that intestinal flora is necessary please, k thx. There is no test for this (in USA) which is why they aren't finding anything wrong. | There is no rating low enough for this garbage. I am normally very healthy besides the heart burn I had for the last couple of years. I should have just fixed my diet, but instead opted to take the easy way out and pop some pills. Been to the ER like 5 times now in the last 6 weeks and a few doctors. Had every test under the Sun from food allergies to spinal taps. They all want to prescribe me anxiety pills and send me on my way despite all my physical symptoms as well. Damn the medical industry. Just cashin in by handing out the 'flavor of the month' pill decided by whichever drug company is paying. If you do some research you will find that this stuff kills off the flora in your intestines so you can no longer digest food properly. I suspect the great majority of people are having these symptoms due to mal-absorption since they no longer have the critical flora needed for normal digestion. All I can say is STOP TAKING THIS CRAP and nurse your stomach back to health with fruits & veggies & maybe some probiotics. In the meantime, pray for me as I will be praying for all of us to feel better soon. Worst experience of my life right now. | M | 35 | 6 weeks | 7/6/2009 | 1 | Stomach protection from Lupus meds. | I have used Prevacid for 10-plus years on doctor's advice to protect my stomach from vital, but very harsh, Lupus, S.E., meds. I became concerned over a published June '09 medical report concluding that long-term use of this drug, and others in its classification, cause dependency. I stopped the drug as a result but began sufferring almost immediate and terrible side-effects, that I now believe are severe withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, I believe you MUST taper off gradually if you've used Prevacid for a long time, just like you would any other medication that causes dependency. I repeat: Be very careful coming off the drug, and consider doing so under a doctor's care. | After reading the comments here, I now believe that it's very possible that a lot of the symptoms that I have attributed to my severe Lupus over the years may, in fact, have been directly caused, or certainly greatly worsened, by the long-term use of Prevacid. I am STUNNED. I had never, ever, associated this drug with ANY of my underlying symptoms before, and am still trying to wrap my mind around this terrifying, but sadly obvious conclusion! My symptoms have all been strangely progressive, becoming much worse over the years than most Lupus patients whom my doctor treats. My symptoms include horrible joint pain, edema, stomach cramping, joint stiffness, problems walking, dizziness, fainting, headaches, insomnia, very deep depression, problems swallowing, constipation, overall severe dryness of hair and skin, eye pain and increased eye pressure, and sudden, unexplained but consistent blood pressure elevation. Horrible, horrible, horrible@! Even though everything I've just shared, as well as all of the comments at this website, are based solely on personal experiences, I believe them compelling and point to one inescapable conclusion: Anyone reading this should refrain from EVER using Prevacid, or any drug from its classification. I also strongly believe that anyone currently using this medication should stop NOW, tapering gradually if they've taken it over a long period of time. DO NOT become a victim of this medication. | F | 53 | 10 years | 7/5/2009 | 3 | Stomac Burn | I stopped prevacid three weeks ago and I am still suffering its side effects. I have severe muscle pain (I cant not even seat down, walk few minutes and I get muscle pain in my abdomen and large and small intestine) I feel all my abdomen is burned and swollen. I feel bloated like I have to go to the bathroom and when I go nothing happens..I have pelvic inflamation..I had a CT scan, 2 Ultrasounds, one endoscopy and I was told I had nothing but a little heart burn. while prevacid helped me with the heart burn Thank God! on the other hand it destroyed my muscles, my intestines and even affected my reproductory system..I was bleeding for no reason just two days ago... | I asked the Dr. about prevacid side effects and whether I was having an alergic reaction to it and he just said it was psychological..that my pain was psychological and to continue prevacid..to walk a lot and eat lots of cereal..no allergy tests were done and now I am paying the price..I feel really sick and cant have a normal life..I was told by another Dr. I cant have a colonoscopy cause if I have inflamation it could perforate...She just send me to do a cells count and that is a feces test where you have to collect it for two days and keep them cold them bring them to the lab (to look for hidden blood)..sorry I know is too much information but I hope I can help some people from suffering. Please have allergy tests done with this medicine! Good luck! | F | 34 | 1 months | 7/3/2009 | 5 | barrett's esophagus | No side effects, actually cured my GERD and gastritis, good stuff! | Would reccomend to anyone. | M | 40 | 7 months | 6/29/2009 | 1 | GERD/Heartburn | Nausea, severe headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, hair loss after about 3+ years, and unexplained weight gain or inability to lose weight, constipation, depression, sore throat, and insomnia. | I have been taking Prevacid for over 3 years. I didn't have too many issues until the last 6 months or so. I have stopped the medicine and WILL NEVER take it again and would NOT receommend it to anyone, it is a terrible drug and should never have been put on the market, very scary! | F | 32 | 3 years | 6/17/2009 | 3 | Chronic cough | Stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea, heavy feeling in stomach | F | 50 | 50 days | 6/13/2009 | 2 | acid reflux | Terrible stomach cramps,allot of pain too, constipation first then gas,bloating,loose BM...several a day too.Finally, I had felt depressed, and had horrible itching on my chest,arms and back. | I would like to add it stopped the acid in my stomach,BUT the side effects were so bad I had to quit.I had the upper GI test done,no damage, no stomach ulcer,all was normal.I went back to the generic Prilosec in the am and generic Zantac in the evening.I read this Rx was not intented for long term use and I can believe it!!No more for me. | F | 55 | 60 days | 6/8/2009 | 1 | heartburn.......30mg. dose | was always tired, bloated stomach like i was pregnant, many nites had indigestion, vomiting that came on fast...no time to get to restroom, wonder if prevacid could have made my fibromyalgia worse, extreme swelling the last year or so of neck under chin, large growth on back side between shoulder blades, extreme allergy to foods of which i was tested and found to be allergy free...this was recent, also recent sore throat...feeling like i could not swallow, also could not see my collar bone....i went off prevacid on march 1,2009 due to choking and tongue swelling, lip swelling....and i feel much better....wonder if it was the long term use that caused it??? | it seemed to help at first...but after my bad ordeal this march i would NEVER recomend taking it....my body went thru a lot of pain i feel that was caused by this medicine called prevacid AS a final note....ALL of my side effects are gone....and i am trying to understand....how can they still sell prevacid.. with so many horrid side effects!!!!!! | F | 57 | 10 years | 6/6/2009 | 1 | reflux | my 3 year old son was put on this for reflux, as he had been having recurrent sinusitus infections. After 4 days he has had uncontrollable coughing, little or no appetite, and very irritable. Day 5 he has runny nose & fevers, and continues to have uncontrollable coughing. I took him to the ENT Doctor today, and he said that he was probably having an adverse reaction to the Prevacid. He said that maybe 50 out of 1000 people will have a reaction like this where instead of helping, it exaggerbates the symptoms. We found out 2 weeks prior to this that he was severly allergic to Prilosec as well. | I have stopped the medicine on the advise of the dr, am hoping that we see relief soon! | F | 39 | 6 days | 6/5/2009 | 1 | gerd | irritability, regurgitation of food, muscle pains depression, behavioral disorders, hypoglycemia, severe mood swings, stomach pollops, | Yes, this drug does work but at what cost is the question. I am on a mission to ban this drug from the market. It is only supposed to be taken for two weeks, yet reps tell drs patients can take it forever...WRONG, this is a dangerous drug, I was on this drug for years, and am in the industry, so i understand everything about it. If you are on this drug, ask your partner, spouse, or someoe close to you if you have changed your behavior since being on this drug. I have met several people out in the feild who noticed there significant otherr habits and behaviors changing. Unmotivated, tired, lethargic, pukes up food after eating because there is not longer enough digestive enzymes to break down food in your stomach, thus starving your brain and body of the nutrients you need. I have filed suit with Takeda pharma and awaiting results, a long process, but if I can save people from this drug, I will do everything in my power, if you have any questions, please email me. | M | 34 | 10 years | 6/5/2009 | 1 | Stomach Pains | ALL SYMPTOMS WERE EXTREME: Leg pains, stomach pains did not stop, prickling feeling when sweaty, headaches, terribly moody, OCD, tiredness, extreme irritability when tired, nausea, short tempered. | Thankfully, I found this site about two months ago; read every post and cured my five year old son. Your posts do make a difference. My son was diagnosed with lactose intollerance and had to take Lactaid. He also went through Endoscopy and it was discovered that his stomach was raw and was extremely irritated. Prior to mealtime he would cry when he saw food as the pain would start as soon as he salivated. They tried several things and he was told that his bowls were compacted when they were NOT (NOVA Hosp.) He did a bown flush and vomited, I stopped the flush and they insisted that I start it all over again. He ended up in the hospital. Scans showed there was nothing in his bowls but GAS. Yes, the flush is carbinated and lactose intollerance makes you gassy. The pain was excruciating! My instink was to get him gasX as we had to leave the ER when they said that they did not know what to do for him, but to return to the gasteroenterologist that got us into this mess in the first place. -----------I read the post that recommended: Sherry A. Rogers MD writes a book on this called "No More Heartburn Stop the pain in 30 Days Naturally" . It worked within a couple weeks. My son no longer takes any medication, including Lactaid. I think that when he was on an antibiotic (Zithromax - VERY BAD FOR STOMACH)for an ear infection it killed all the benifical bacteria. My son now ingests all the milk, yogurt and ice cream without any Lactaid. No Meds. I have talke | M | 5 | 365 days | 5/22/2009 | 1 | acid reflux | irregular heartbeat, blurry vision, nausea, heart palpatations, anxiety attacks | F | 25 | 3 days | 5/20/2009 | 2 | Gastritis | chest pain, irregular heartbeat, deep depression, weight gain, severe fatigue | I'm grateful for this website. It certainly helped confirm my intution since it seems so many people have experienced similar symptoms. I was prescribed Kapidex, an updated form of Prevacid. I stopped taking it a week ago but the chest pain and irregular heart beat continue. (I've never had chest pain, etc. before). Hopefully no damage has been done! And although Kapidex helped with the gastritis, as soon I stopped taking it, the gastritis occurred worse than before. I intend to pursue alternative approaches. | F | 62 | 5 weeks | 5/18/2009 | 5 | GERD, Acid Reflux | None | When I began taking Prevacid, I didn't even realize I had GERD. Upon taking my first capsule (30mg) I felt better within 10 minutes. I've been taking 30-60mg daily ever since. I know immediately after eating or drinking anything (water included)if I've forgotten to take it. Prevacid does not always control my heartburn/reflux so I use Extra Strength Gaviscon during those times. There are still plenty of foods I cannot eat. I have found Foreverwell's fish protein supplement a great help with that. Also, I was instructed 2 years ago by an internist at Cleveland Clinic to take calcium w/ vit D to offset depletion. | F | 39 | 11 years | 5/17/2009 | 3 | acid reflux | bloating;IBS symptoms;inablilty to loose weight.i could drink 2 glasses of skim chocolate milk and look like I gained 30 pounds in 5 minutes. | I'm 5 foot 4.About 5 years ago I was eating super healthy and running 8-11 miles and doing weights a few times a week and weighed 135 lbs.In the past 2 years I have done the same and weighed 210 lbs 4 weeks ago.4 weeks ago I tried an experiment and quit taking the prevacid and have lost 15 lbs in 4 weeks.Before I was seeing a gastro specialist and my general Dr said I was "doing everything right".I felt that the acid reflux,IBS symptoms,inability to loose weight and bloating were due to the same thing.The Prevacid helped the reflux but it was the reason that I could not loose weight!I got my idea a while ago when I noticed that if I cut out the Mountain Dew (which is bad for reflux) for 2 weeks I would have stomach pain after a couple weeks but then if a had a couple dews the pain would go away.A friend at work and my sister who is a doctor said that the medicine was making my stomach akaline and the dew being acidic made the ph in my stomach neutral.Even my own doctor didn't tell me that!Now I've had no prevacid for 4 weeks and I feel normal like I did 5 years ago and am loosing weight like expected.I've undergone ultrasounds and catscans and was even precribed to double the dosage.The solution was to stop it! | M | 45 | 7 years | 4/27/2009 |