PREVACID Reviews (LANSOPRAZOLE)

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PREVACID  (LANSOPRAZOLE):  Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Lansoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).   FDA Approval Date: 1995-05-10 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 1  Acid reflux from hiatus hernia Atrial fibrillation attributed (now!) to hypomagnesia caused by this drug. BEWARE LONG TERM USE. I thought that this was a wonderful drug. No heartburn, no side effects. Around 10 years ago I started getting bouts of atrial fibrillation which became longer and longer. Eventually I had a pulmonary vein ablation. It didn't work, neither did the 4 other attempts at this rather risky procedure work. I was contemplating a pacemaker when I decided to do my own research. I found an FDA warning on the long term use of PPIs and hypomagnesia leading to heart arythmias. I went cold turkey on the Prevacid and no more AF! Although the first two weeks were difficult with extremely bad heartburn, it's no longer a problem. Losing weight has helped too. That's 10 years of my life I won't get back.... F 59 14 years
1X day
10/16/2012
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 3  GERD, Esophagus spasms Drunk-like fatigue! Vivid dreams I have taken Pantoprazole but it made me so tired that I asked to try another medicine...so I am trying the generic prescription Lansoprazole for only 2 days but the fatigue is so strong...as if I haven't slept in days...off balance and urgent need to close my eyes and sleep...slight headache, also. I've had great luck with Dexilant (no fatigue) but my insurance plan won't cover it until I try these other reflux medicines. I'll stop taking Lansoprazole because the fatigue is debilitating... It did help with my reflux, though... F 42 2 days
30 mg 1X day
9/6/2012
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 1  vomiting badly and diarrhea Had horrible headache, sores in mouth, joints aching really badly. Changed to 15mg and was good for three days, then knees started swelling and joints hurting really bad. (Had not had joint pain except one time 15 years prior) Chest hurt and still some sores in mouth. Dizziness After I stopped taking Prevacid for three days, my knees are already better and I am not awaken at night with aches. F 60 4 days
40 1X day
9/4/2012
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 1  acid reflux i have been running back and forth to the hospital for months have lost weight have headaches feel like a knot in my throat aches in my limbs it is awful F 34 2 months
15mg
8/28/2012
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 4  Acid reflux heart flutters,chest pain and pressure after restarting medication after about week.muscle spasms in legs and sometimes in shoulder area.. Has been great at getting rid of heartburn and acid erosion.best I've used thus far except for the side affects F 37 6 months
15 1X day
8/9/2012
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 5  GERD None that I am aware of. Worked much better than PRILOSEC for me. Lower level drugs like ZANTAC do not even compare, in effectiveness (in my opinion). M 54 15 years
15mg 1X day
8/4/2012
 4  acid reflux iron imbalance, sudden sharp pain in the legs lasting 24 hours, heart palpitation, loss of energy, joints pains and sharp hip problem. overall, excellent drug that has allowed me to live a normal life with a few problems.. However, after reading about the long-term consequence of the drug, I have decided to drop it. Luckly, for the past 3 months, I have given up sugar and white flouer and, surprisingly, I have been able to gradually wean from the drug with little side effects. I have done this gradually (first, one pill every other day, then every third day, now, once a week). I am beginning to think that sugar is to blame for my acid reflux ( I have been addicted to sweet food). M 70 14 years
1X day
7/15/2012
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 1  Gastritis SEVERE depression and anxiety that lasted 3 years after taking this poison. I also had asthma symptoms, joint pain, bloating, and crazy dreams. M 39 4 weeks
30mg daily
7/12/2012
 1  Acid Reflux I have been taking this medicine for approx 15yr and it really helped my acid refux but little did I know that the rest of my body was falling apart. I have just now gone online to find out about the interaction of Prevacid with some vitamins and other medications. I just about had a heart attack while reading all the side effects from other people. I have literally experienced every one of the side effects except vomiting. I have heart palpatations, aches in my joints and muscles. I have severe leg cramps,especially in my thighs. I have back pain, headaches and I use to have a lot of diarrhea. I always thought it was something else and treated it accordingly. I never thought about it being the Prevacid!!! Recently, I was diagnosed with severe vitamin D deficiency and was put on a Vit D treatment. My Endocrinologist told me to get off the Prevacid or cut back. I cut back to everyother day. Now I am wondering if on the days that I feel the worst, are the days I take the Prevacid. I wonder and hope the side effects will reverse. Does anyone know if they will? I will be experimenting with other things to see if I get relief from my acid reflux but NO MORE PPIs for me. Oh I also have occasional bouts of Pancretitious. I wonder if that was brought on by the PPI too. F 64 15 years
30mg 1X day
7/1/2012
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 2  Suspected stomach ulcers FEELING JITTERY, NERVOUSNESS and ANXIETY!!! I am 41 years old and have never had any of this before. Also suffered one bout of gastritis. I have very vivid dreams and wake up super early and I NEVER get tired, ever...........I can sleep, but this doesn't feel normal. Glad to see I'm not just losing it! F 41 30 days
30 1X day
6/11/2012
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 1  Antral gastritis Terrible drug for me. After three weeks side effects started. Watery diarreah. Sore mouth. Stomach pains. Pain in arms and legs. Absolute exhaustion. Vivid dreams. stopped taking it three days ago. Doctor says it will be a week before it clears my system. I live in uk. Here its just called lansoprazole. F 57 2 months
30
6/11/2012
 3  GERD Chronic Diarrhea. Migranes. Terrible stomach pains. Ears ringing. Vertigo. Joint pain. I am not going to just bash Prevacid and give it a 1 because like many others i cannot dispute it worked. For the first few weeks i was over the moon at finally finding something that allowed me to be heartburn / indigestion free. Unfortunately the side effects can be so bad its simply not worth it. Load up on probiotics if youre gonna take PPIs - trust me. At some point youre going to get a cdif infection as bacteria has a fieldday in your stomach because of the lack of acid. The fact that the Drs dont mention this is a travesty. Just simply not worth it. M 36 2 months
30 1X day
6/1/2012
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 5  gastric ulcers Took omeprazole for over a yr after bleeding ulcers and it gave me stomach pain. Switched to Prevacid and the pain is gone. I feel much better and no side effects at all. F 66 10 days
15 mg
5/26/2012
 1  gerd VERY bad headache, M 42 4 days
15 1X day
5/16/2012
 1  Chronic gastritis and ulcers Swollen abdomen and possibly enlarged pancreas and liver as well Suffering from random stomach pains and severe nausea after eating. Went to see a gastro specialist. Did a scope and was diagnosed with duodenal ulcer and chronic gastritis due to hyper-acidity in the stomach. Prescribed with Prevacid to control stomach acidity. It helped with the initial symptoms but it has severe side effects as mentioned earlier. Tried to wean it off but the initial symptoms came back. Since the side effects is too serious to be ignored am trying to wean it off again. If anyone can help especially with regard to the side effects, please do not hesitate to email me. M 30 28 days
20MG 2X day
5/8/2012
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 5  GERD Started out taking Prilosec but began getting chest pains and cramps in left arm. Switched to Prevacid and had no problems. Occasionally get bloated feeling in stomach. Cramping pain (like a Charlie Horse) if I bend over for too long (like to tie a shoe). After reading the concerns over long term use, I weaned myself down to 15 mg. (occasionally supplement with Gaviscon if needed) after years on 30 mg. dose. I can't seem to get off the stuff and my doctor keeps telling me that I shouldn't. She says my concerns over bone problems aren't as important as the real possibility of esophageal or throat cancer that I could develop if I quit the PPI's. F 65 13 years
15 mg. 1X day
5/5/2012
 5  barrets esophagus M 73
1X day
2/16/2012
 4  gerd some bone discomfort,numbness on the scalp,foggy feeling,tiredness along with other symptoms I wish I never started taking this drug,it helps,but the long term use bothers me,I tried getting off this stuff but had terrible rebound of acid. M 49 5 years
30 mgs 1X day
2/5/2012
 5  GERD Fatigue, gas pains. Prevacid has worked really well for me. I hate taking meds but I was desperate. GERD has caused me severe pain and vomiting every time I experience it (at least once a week). Prevacid has relieved all of my symptoms and I can now live a normal life. A relative told me that taking apple cider vinegar with mother enzyme before every meal has cured her boyfriend's GERD so I am going to try that instead. I am scared of the long-term effects of using Prevacid (and every other med). F 24 3 years
30 MG 2X day
2/1/2012
 5  Stomache pains-Ulcer stifled vitamin B absorbtion- Never be on it longer than 30 days!! Cured my severe ulcer in 1 month. Ulcer left me passing out because the pain was so bad for 3 months. F 35 30 days
10mg 1X day
1/27/2012

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