PREVACID Reviews (LANSOPRAZOLE)

Average Rating: 2.6 (592 Ratings)

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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  GERD LOST MY HAIR !!! When I told the DR. he said- OH YES- That happens often with this drug! WISH HE HAD TOLD ME TO LOOK FOR EARLY SIGNS & I WOULD HAVE STOPPED SOONER OR NOT EVEN TAKEN IT !! I ook this and lost lots of my hair- definately noticable. Front area where men often lose hair & the hardest to disguise! Only took for a short time & I swear my hair has never totally corrected itself. Most wouldn't notice now but I have to worry about it being seen & work to arrange my hair so it is less noticable. Wish I had NEVER taken this drug. F 28 4 weeks
9/30/2006
 4  Acid reflux Stopped the acid reflux but I have EXTREME bloating, gas, loose bowels, leg pain. I am lactose intolerant and have back problems so I did not make the association to Prevacid until I read other reviews. I am going to stop the med for awhile to see what happens. Nexium gave me constant low-grade headaches, which I rarely get, so I had to stop that. F 61 3 months
9/27/2006
 3  GERD Took one at 8:00am by 8:30am acid was gone. By 3:00am I was up with vomiting, diaharea and so dizzy I was falling into the wall getting to the bathroom. I blamed it on food poisoning until I found this post. I will not take it again. M 44 1 days
9/22/2006
 2  gastritis/inflammation aggitation, depression, much increased appetite....feeling like I could eat forever and never got full F 54 14 days
9/19/2006
 5  gerd and hiatal hernia I experienced palpatations, my doctor said it was not related to prevacid use although many of the comments I have read on this site suggest otherwise. I have also had some diarrhea and stomach discomfort but the reflux is much better. Previously I took nexium and when it stopped working I tried aciphex (for 2 years). I am a little worried about the long term effects of being on these meds. I'm taking the prevacid twice daily now. I would love any info anyone has on the subject. F 40 30 days
9/16/2006
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 3  acid reflux depression,moodiness,fatigue,fogginess,rapid heart beat, nightmares, forgetfulness,aggitated. didn't notice the symtoms at first, but I've been on it for over four years am trying to go off of it. I get headaches when stopping and the acid returns, but I need my life back and am trying alternative treatments, like organic apple cider vinegar and an apple a day. will give an up-date. F 31 4 years
9/8/2006
 2  acid reflux chest pains, bowel problems I'm in pretty good physical shape, not sedentary. A couple days after taking this med, I developed chest pains. Quit taking the med, and chest pains have subsided. I'm going back to prilosec. F 44 1 months
9/5/2006
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 1  Ulcer SEVERE bloating, constipation, moodiness, increase in dreams I initially went on prilosec which was making me super tired all day and rapid weight gain. My dr. switched me to prevacid and after 2 weeks, I'm still not impressed. I am not tired as much, but I also have IBS and the bloatiness is making me uncomfy, to the point that i want to stop taking it. I'm also feeling like I'm PMS'ing every day since i've been on this--do not feel like myself. Been having to diet and exercise to prevent additional weight gain. Hoping I dont have to be on this for a long time. F 28 3 days
8/28/2006
 3  heartburn, nausea, chest pain abdominal pain and diarrhea started after 4 days of use; stayed on for two weeks hoping side effects would subside since prevacid was helping to relieve my symptoms. One night,diarrhea became unbearable with terrible stomach cramps ( I was in the bathroom all night long) so I stopped entirely. Problem is I still have diarrhea four days after quitting this drug. Not sure if it irritated my system or what. Heartburn returned also and now I fell worse than before I took the drug. How long before diarrhea goes away? F 48 2 weeks
8/26/2006
 5  GERD None Can't go 2-3 days without it. It is expensive, but it stops all my issues. I've been on it for over ten years. If it has side effects, I haven't found any. F 56 10 years
8/21/2006
 4  GERD none that I noticed It really helps! It made my stomach feel miraculously better!! It was amazing what this medication can do! F 12 1 months
8/19/2006
 3  GERD Became anemic, low hematacrit - unable to donate blood did research and decreased acid production can stop iron absorption F 41 5 months
8/18/2006
 5  Acid reflux/indigestion No side-effects what so ever. I have been taking Prevacid (30mg) intermittently for the past 15 years(?). Recently, I have begun taking medication for high blood pressure and depression/anxiety. The side effects of these meds include gastric problems, thus returning to Prevacid for relief with fantastic results. Pepcid AC, Zantac 150 and the like ceased being effective after several years of use. Chronic indigestion, pressure and awakening at night choking on my own reflux are now distant memories! My only issue with Prevacid is the expense, although well worth it. M 38 6 days
8/14/2006
 4  acid reflux The only side effects i experience is the feeling of swelling and numbness in both of my hands If i take my pill daily, i never get heartburn. Nothing else I tried worked. The only fear i have is long term use. M 48 3 years
8/14/2006
 3  Esophagitis I am experiencing side effects of headache and swelling. I feel like I am swelling everyhwere. Not certain this drug is worth it. F 41 4 weeks
8/11/2006
 1  gastritis and h.pylori Extreme fatigue; cannot move. Seemes like it INCREASES my heartburn, not decreases it. F 44 1 months
8/10/2006
 5  High level of stomach acid Headaches, bloating F 19 8 weeks
8/8/2006
 3  reflux, hiatal hernia, esophagitis Not sure if side effects of med or having forementioned probs I have been on prevacid for 8 years. My last 2 scopes say my esophagus is completely healed. Have been told I do not have a lot of acid in my system. BUT, cannot stop taking Prevacid or end up in pain, and with reflux. I feel like my system is addicted to this medicine, and I'm not conviced it is safe to take for the rest of my life? F 33 8 years
8/3/2006
 3  acid reflux none F 59
7/31/2006
 2  Acid Reflux Constipation, Lower stomach pain, gas and lower back pain. I stopped taking it after 5 months. It did cure the severe acid reflux but after i stopped taking it I get mild acid reflux back again. I rather have the mild acid reflux than the side effects and depend from this drug. It's time to exercise! M 30 5 months
7/28/2006
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