PREVPAC Reviews (AMOXICILLIN; CLARITHROMYCIN; LANSOPRAZOLE; LANSOPRAZOLE)

Average Rating: 2.6 (52 Ratings)

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PREVPAC  (AMOXICILLIN; CLARITHROMYCIN; LANSOPRAZOLE; LANSOPRAZOLE):  This product is used to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. Treating an ulcer reduces the risk of serious damage to the lining of the stomach/intestines (such as bleeding, tearing, blockage). Lansoprazole is known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by blocking acid production in the stomach. Decreasing excess stomach acid can help the ulcer heal. Amoxicillin and clarithromycin are antibiotics used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (including H. pylori). Treating the infection helps reduce the risk of the ulcer returning. Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic and clarithromycin is a macrolide-type antibiotic. They work by stopping the growth of bacteria. The antibiotics in this product treat only bacterial infections. Antibiotics do not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.   FDA Approval Date: 1997-12-02 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR PREVPACCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 1  h.pylori nausea, bad taste in mouth, diarrhea sleeping only 2 to 4 hours. feeling so bad that I am unable to do anything. Stomach feels full and weird. Cannot eat much of anything. Eating yogurt to try to help with symptoms. I hope I can finish the medication. F 67 10 days
normal 2X day
3/11/2016
 3  h pylori antibodies present female, post meno...while the h pylori bacteria wasn't active, i was putting out antibodies...as a precaution to having bariatric surgery, i was prescribed this med. have very metallic taste in mouth, had been constipated due to other meds, so prevpac helped even that out. no yeast (due to age?). tongue swollen somewhat, thirsty. confused/forgetful, but not sure of origin of those issues. too soon after finishing to tell. it wasn't as horrid as I thought. hopefully it's gone, as I just wouldn't want to take that again....supposed to be taken on empty stomach, but that was too harsh for me, so I took 2-3 hrs after eating. husband is on same routine, he has no complaints after 12 days. F 60 14 days
usual 2X day
9/30/2012
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 1  bacteria in stomache would not advise anyone to take it .causes bad things to happen to you F 60 2 months
2/2/2004
 4  H. Pylori bacteria with ulcer Where do I begin? major nausea with occasional vomiting, pain in upper right side of abdomen,gas, bloating,headaches,mood swings,achy joints. and the most bitter taste in my mouth ever. and last but not least...lethargy. I did find that a probiotic such as Dan Activ is helping a little while on this medication so far..I am on day 6 of 14.I wonder how much more my 116 lb body can handle.It has been rough to say the least. This is my second bout of H.Pylori and I am praying it isgoing to cure it for good..Compared to the pain from the ulcer, I guess the PrevPac is the lesser of the two evils if the ulcer is healed after this.. F 56 6 days
30 MG 2X day
4/29/2013
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 3  H-pylori HEADACHES!!!!! neck pain, dizzy, depressed, malaise, feel like crap. I will say that I had most of these symptoms before starting prevpac. I have felt the sickest I have ever felt in my entire life! I want this bug out of me, I have lost 25lbs, no appetite, belching like a truck driver and stomach pain so bad at times I would cry. so I will try to keep going with this med & if it does not eradicate the problem then I will go with makula honey and mantula tea F 54 5 days
2X day
4/24/2013
 3  H.Pylori infection again This is my second time trying this drug within two years, my H. Pylori has returned. My symptoms are terrible, they started right after the first dose with a disgusting horrible taste in my mouth, bloating, pain, exhaustion & nausea -- too many to list. Going to try to push through and finish, to hopefully, get rid of the stupid infection once and for all. I take a probiotic 2 hours after dose, hopefully it will help some. F 52 14 days
2X day
11/27/2021
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 3  H.Pylori I am glad that the 14 days treatment was finally over! The side effects that I had were: consitpation, yellowish layer on my touge, eyes felt uncomfortable/vision seemed worse, bitter taste in my mouth, chill feeling, stomache felt empty. The first 2-3 days I had light headache, kept waking up throughout the night. I noticed that drinking more water, especially during the first hour after taking prevpac, would help to decrease the bitter taste. A few times I took it late at night(around 10pm), the bitter taste was much worse the next morning. F 49 14 days
10/28/2006
 2  h-pylori Prevpac 14 day kit, Doctor says take for 10 days... ..initialy seemed like it works..not on day 6.. indeed awful stuff..feels like respetory and my right side chest inflammed..it is sore..I Pray to God that it get ride of my pains and bacteria..So I pray.....Please any helpful e-mails comment that my help me..please send them to [email protected] M 46 6 days
6/11/2008
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 2  Hpylori Crushing headache, abdominal spasms, nausea, vomiting, horrible change in taste, full body weakness, shortness of breath when walking short distances, excess fatigue Saw my pcp for excess gas and abdominal spasms. Started the 14 day treatment. Ok first 4 days with only liking nausea and the awful change in taste. By day 5 I woke up with a crushing headache, nausea with vomiting, full body weakness, and shortness of breath walking short distances. Doctor is having me stop for 48 hours with plan to change regimen if symptoms go away. Scared about not completing the 14 days, but also can’t function and doctor is instructing my to. Hope we all kick this thing!! F 46 4 days
1/22/2020
 4  H Pylori infection I finished the prevpac yesterday. I was on 14 days treatment due to H pylori infection And during the treatment I did not have any side effects during taking the meds and my pain all gone and I was happy that now I'm cured . Because prior taking the meds I had a horrible experience with h pylori , heart palpitations, heart burn , weigh loss ,no appetite and nausea I finished the antibiotics yesterday, And I kind of feeling sick again and I'm not sure why I feel unwell again ? I'm scared that the bacteria still there ? I really don't know . I appreciate If anyone can help with that And I'm waiting for the retest I hope the bacteria is gone F 45 14 days
2X day
4/30/2021
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 1  H-Pylori First day, took first pack in the morning, having dizziness. I thought because I had high blood pressure but unusual dizzyness and spining and around 2:00PM ,Pain started from My right side back neck and shoulder then thrigh Arm and upper side of both chest burning pain and pressure-again. I called my freind as I was very scare if as heart attack symptom and I called my friend -he said because I have too much stress at work and anxiety. I had very distubing sleep like palpitain on my chest on upper side center. 2nd day, dizzyness , neck and shoulder pain do not disapear.I thought maybe I got weak from stress then again around 2~3 pm that chest burning pain with pressure for about 40Min. 3rd day, I had strange bitter mouth taste started and still dizzy, light headed, neck and shoulder pain , Arm weakness still there. It was hard to carry even my hand bag. both arm just drop down. No chest pain that day.Sleeping problem Forth day, still dizzy, light head andstarted light conf Now, I understand, all these sickness and feels like I am getting heart attack and gives life threathning -emotional problem was because of PREVPAC side effect which could be fetal. I will not take tonight package and tomorrow one which is the last one out of 14 daysx 2D. I really regreat that why didn't I research earlier then I did not have to go through all those scary symptom and be patient with anxiety. It could've put me into deadly situation. I am glad I know what was the reason and even if this symptom contiuously happen, ( I saw on Med. research, these symptom can continue weeks to a year). I will discuss with my MD DR.next week as I have an appointment on next Wednesday. It IS horrible medicine. They should not even place this in the medication markets--fetal madication--PREVPAC!!! F 45 13 days
30/500/500 2X day
6/23/2012
 3  bacteria in liver Taste of metal in mouth stomache aches no appetite F 44 7 days
3060mg
6/10/2015
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 3  h pylori Dizzy the 1st day, and nausea 2nd day as well as vomitting. Pain in right side lower back. I've never felt so bad taking a medication in my life. M 43 14 days
2X day
10/9/2012
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 5  H Pylori Ever lick a 9 volt battery when you were a kid? Yeah, Same Taste. The "runs" on day 7-10. Terrible Lethergy, depression, felt like i was being pelted by a professional boxer in the solar plexus at times - But there were also moments where the "sun peeked through the clouds", felt good and kept me going! To hell and back, but definately worth it - i almost quit because i actually felt worse before i got better - then 2 days after my 2 week therapy - WOW!!!, i finally rid myself of the 2 year funk i was in!!! If you can stand it, please try to stick it out - you might be suprised at the results! I got my life back!!!! Now i've switched over to the homeopathic makula honey/mastic - just to be safe - I shan't go thru that ordeal again - i tell you for sure... M 42 14 days
standard 2X day
4/22/2010
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 2  H pylori Im on day 8, symptoms started around day 4....rushing chest pain, back and shoulder pain,stomach cramping, generalized fatigue I am seriously considering stopping, don't know if I can take it another week F 42 14 days
2X day
5/6/2017
 5  H. Pylori/stomach ulcer I had the standard side effects loose stool metallic taste sometimes tired sometimes awake. Pretty much just made you some times like not getting better... because of so many pills. Not digging the yeast or the acid reflux. It seems during the medication. Really no acid reflux but now it's more prevalent. But overall satisfaction very pleased. Got testing next week hopefully it will be cleared out of my system... if not I'll try something else :-) F 40 2 weeks
Standard
8/9/2012
 5  H-Pylori Metallic taste, yeast infection and thrush Aside from the side effects mentioned, I was surprised that I was able to handle these massive amounts of anti-biotics. My symptoms cleared up, but unfortunately my H-Pylori was not killed using prevpac. I must now try another plan of attack. F 40 14 days
11/20/2009
 3  H. Pylori Nausea, loose stool, dizziness, light headed, metallic taste, sharp pains in stomach for a few days, weakness, tremors. Taking food before taking medication helps. Also, I recommend ginger for the stomach pains -- helped tremenously. I keep telling myself that it is only a few more days of discomfort and I won't have anymore stomach problems. Unfortunately, I have had to miss a couple days of work because of the side effects. F 40 5 days
10/9/2008
 3  H. Pylori From the 4th day and on nausea, weakness, nausea when eating, anxiety, loss of apetite and weight. I took it for 11 1/2 days and am afraid of having to go to the ER. I would like to thank everyone that posted their side effects here, it helped me understanding what is going on with me. F 40 14 days
30mg
8/4/2020
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 3  H Pylori Infection Headache, earache, Constipation, bitter taste in my mouth, mouth sensitivity, extreme hunger followed by complete loss of appetite and Gas On day five now only 5 more days to go, side effect only starting today beside the migraine like headache, I have however not taken any other meds for my stomach this week so the treatment in my opinion is working to M 40 5 days
1000/500mg 2X day
10/5/2020
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PREVPAC  (AMOXICILLIN; CLARITHROMYCIN; LANSOPRAZOLE; LANSOPRAZOLE):  This product is used to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. Treating an ulcer reduces the risk of serious damage to the lining of the stomach/intestines (such as bleeding, tearing, blockage). Lansoprazole is known as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by blocking acid production in the stomach. Decreasing excess stomach acid can help the ulcer heal. Amoxicillin and clarithromycin are antibiotics used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (including H. pylori). Treating the infection helps reduce the risk of the ulcer returning. Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic and clarithromycin is a macrolide-type antibiotic. They work by stopping the growth of bacteria. The antibiotics in this product treat only bacterial infections. Antibiotics do not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.   FDA Approval Date: 1997-12-02 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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