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  hiatal hernia-gedrd first day-thought the symptoms were still side effects of the egd and colonoscopy-abd.pain-gas-etc. second day-severe bloating-gas -stomach was talking everthing language possible to me-diarhhea and the most scaring the knot in my throat!! oh my gosh-i think i cant swallow-was going to go the er again! but i thought i would look up the side effects of prevacid real quick thank goodness i went to this website. i am having enough promblems as it is, i dont need anymore symptoms!! i hope i make it through the nite,because i wont be taking this pill tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!! M 48 2 days
4/25/2009
 5  gerd, reflux No side effects Use to take Prilosec, but my joints were hurting bad while taking Prilosec, found a website that a lot of people complained of this side effect so I asked a Pharmacist, he looked it up too and confirmed (another reason for the change), also had a lot of stomach distress with Prilosec, constant diareaha, was afraid to go anywhere. But with Prevacid I have none of these problems, love this stuff just concerned about taking it long term, have been taking these type drugs for aprox 17 years F 56 7 years
4/22/2009
 2  acid reflux Suffered some mild to severe acid reflux for a few years. Doc recommended at my age the standard colonscopy, gi procedure and egd in 10/08. Diagnosis – no barrett’s or fungus. Took Nexium 40mg daily for 30 days, no symptoms. Then the insurance ghouls jumped, whining...save money switch to something else! Doc had me try some Prevacid and since I was doing so well I only took it maybe 2 3x wk. Did not notice anything bad. Followup visit, Doc gives me a Rx for 90 day supply for Prevacid Solutab 30mg = $70, not a generic. Took faithfully for 2 weeks. By 7th day, acid stomach symptoms elevated to extreme gas & belching, to watery diarreha. Skipped 3 days, then started again, with gradually elevated acidic stomach, belching, and loose bowel movements. Today is the 4th day and I have acid bloated stomach, severe watery diarreha and loud belching. By 4th run to toilet, I felt like I was prepped for another colonoscopy! Took anti-diarreha pills, a 3 hour nap, and stil F 59 16 days
4/18/2009
 1  acid reflux After three weeks the side effects kicked in: nausea, diarreah, abdominal pain, gas, bloating, itching Out with prevacid -- looking for a replacement! F 50 2 months
4/18/2009
 5  barrets esophagus No side effects (Before taking prevacid) I had reflux at night and never felt it, and sometimes woke up in the morning with a headache and upset stomach before I was diagnosed with Barrets esophagus. After my diagnosis this medication worked a miracle. Now I take one 30mg pill on an empty stomach in the morning and am good for the day. No more headache or stomach upset. I eat anything I like. F 72 14 years
4/16/2009
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 3  GERD, Heartburn I have been taking Prevacid for years and it seemed to work for the GERD but not very well for heartburn. I always supplemented w/Maalox, Rolaids... Recently insurance problems arose, and I was forced to use Prilosec, then Prevacid Solutabs for several months; then nothing for 3 weeks; Now I'm back on Prevacid Caps, 15 mg 2 a day but am having horrible reactions and am not sure if the changes in meds or the long-term use of ppi's are causing my symptoms: diarrhea, bloating, nausea, gas, belching, pain in mid-sternum, anxiety, vague abdominal discomfort, shakiness. I also now have Osteoporosis and taking calcium, etc, makes my GI symptoms worse! I'd like to know if anyone out there has had similar experiences and, if so, I would really appreciate an email. I'm told that if one stops takings ppi's, the GERD & other GI disorders come back with even more acute symptoms. I'm desperate! Doctors seem incapable of sensible advice. I feel so awful all the time and I can barely function! Help! F 63 10 years
4/14/2009
 3  acid reflux/indigestion/heartburn I have been taking 15 mg caps once a day for about 8 years and it seemed to work for GERD but had breakthru heartburn. My dr. increased dosage to 15 mg twice a day and I suddenly feel awful: bloating, loose stools, abdominal discomfort, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, pain in sternum and vague abdominal discomfort all the time. I would like to know if anyone has had similar experiences with this drug. I'm feeling soooo bad and would love to hear from those who can identify with my situation. I've also discovered I have Osteoporosis, likely due to long-term use of ppi's. Help! F 67 8 years
4/14/2009
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 4  GERD No side effects Was very pleased with this drug but had to take 2 30 mg capsules per day and sometimes I would forget to take the second one and my reflux would come back in the evening. My doctor just sarted me on the new PPI Kapidex 60 mg capsule once a day. I just wanted to tell everybody how great this drug is working for me in case anybody is still having acid reflux problems on there current PPI M 39 18 days
4/13/2009
 5  Severe acid reflux Gas, bloating I have taken Prevacid for 9 years and it has been wonderful! I am now taking 60mg a day because I also have an ulcer. F 65 9 years
4/5/2009
 2  Esophogitis Gas, bloating, stomach pain, muscle aches. I've only been taking this for 3 days and I already have noticed a drastic increase in bloating and gas (as often as once every 5 minutes), decreased appetite which I'm guessing is partially caused by the bloating. I had esophogitis due to a stomach bug a few days ago where I was constantly throwing up. I am over that now so I am getting off this med ASAP! M 20 3 days
4/2/2009
 1  never did and never would, deadly your body is calling for enzymes and probiotics, and or your body is needing to be PH Balanced, an acidic body is subsceptable to disease or sicknesses. And I see someone is giving a 1 year old prevacid, I had a daughter who vomitted everyday as well, but she ended up having hydrocephaly (water on the brain, pressure) which doctors kept treating as acid reflux, etc, etc. for 13 months. And giving her drugs that were not suited for children under 12years of age, she was 21 days old. F 44 0 days
3/26/2009
 3  GERD Weight gain, depression, muscle aches, headaches, malabsorbtion I've tried to get off this med 5 times. This time I'm doing it for good or bad. I gained 70 lbs in the 7 yrs I have been taking this medicine. The only time I've lost any of the weight has been the times I've stopped taking it. I go back because the doc says I'm ruining my esophagus...but this time I stopped because I had a 4 wk stomach flu and have just stayed off it. I've lost 11 lbs in 3 weeks without doing much other than eating low fat due to the stomach bug. I'm going with herbal healing this time. Marshmallow Root, Ginger, Digestive Enzymes... and adding skinless apples twice a day. This might take more work than popping a pill once a day, but if I can get off it for good, perhaps I can absorb more of the nutrients in the foods I eat and won't be so darned hungry all the time because my body is starving for nutrition even though I'm overeating!! I've had it with pill popping Gastro docs. F 48 7 years
3/25/2009
 3  acid reflux first few weeks were fine but now i am having anxiety attacks, heart papaltations, and low pottasium levels. I am getting off these immediately. M 31 8 weeks
3/3/2009
 3  Vomiting, exclude GERD Lower Abdominal Pain; first week, followed by unexplained Fever; second week. He is taking the solutab 30 mg. My son's vomiting has stopped but the lower abdominal pain and unexplained fevers indicate we should stop the medicine. M 8 14 days
2/24/2009
 1  Acid reflux/hiatal hernia Horrible watery diarrhea or loose stool, constant churning in stomach, dry cough, back pain, gas & belching, increased appetite, weight loss,extreme fatigue. Malabsorption of nutrients - I can tell my body is not getting nutrients from the food I'm eating! Wow, this medicine (along with Prilosec) have totally messed up my digestion. I first took Prilosec OTC for about 6 weeks, then switched to Prevacid (which I have taken before with no side effects) for 1 month. Thankfully I found this website - I've been going crazy trying to figure out what was wrong. Someone on this site recommended the book "Gut Reactions" by Raphael Kellman...it is a MUST READ for anyone with stomach issues. The book explains how pharmaceuticals & antacids ruin the ecosystem of your GI tract (and cause other major health issues) and it provides natural ways to restore your health. I've been off Prevacid for 2 weeks now and I'm still not back to normal, although my diarrhea has stopped. I am taking a probiotics supplement to restore the good bacteria and a digestive enzyme supplement before meals to help digestion. I will NEVER take another PPI or antacid again! F 46 2 months
2/24/2009
 1  The Side effects are really bad Well until I read this tonight I thought I was going nuts i have been experiencing a lot of side effects from this first was. #1,Blurry Vision #2,Light headiness #3,Dizzy Spells #4,Like I was going to have a panic attach, heart pounding , Blood pressure was high. I would never use this again I hope after taking after 4 weeks now I will go back to my normal self again.I'm scared I've never felt like this in my life I hope it really goes away and how long will it take to go away. F 30 4 weeks
2/20/2009
 1  Acid Reflux Abdominal bloating, diarhea or loose stools, occasional smelly gas, joint pain in fingers BCBS insisted on my trying 3 medications to get me off Aciphex, which had worked fine for years after numerous other blockers had nasty side-effects. When all of those had issues, rather than giving the OK to Aciphex they told me to try Prevacid (which for a 3 month supply is only about $10 less per month than Aciphex). I wonder what they will tell me to try next! M 49 5 days
2/17/2009
 1  acid reflux headache and sinus in the emergency ward they gave me a capsule before I left ...along with lidocaine & maalox...morning after took another one before eating...(huge headache all day) After reading about the side effects decided to go the natural route.... just starting taking aloe vera juice 4 oz daily... and going to buy probiotics and enzyme chewables and keep maalox just in case...but will never take the prescribed meds again...doctors and pharmaceutical companies make me wonder !! Also changing diet...not as much acidity...low fat milk, yogurt, applesauce, lots of fruits and vegies , almonds are good too F 58 2 days
2/16/2009
 5  acid reflux none :) I have been on this drug since i was about 15, and it's great! went off it once because of insurance issues and they gave me something else that made me sick. once we got it straightened out with the insurance, i went back on prevacid and felt better almost immediately. after having stomach issues throughout my whole childhood, this drug has been a life saver. F 20 5 years
2/10/2009
 1  heartburn took one week ago...vomited with severe stomach pain and Diarrhea. Took again this morning and the same thing happened...WILL NEVER TAKE AGAIN! F 53 2 days
2/9/2009

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