PREVACID Reviews (LANSOPRAZOLE)Average Rating: 2.6 (592 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare PREVACID with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PREVACID | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Barretts esophagus | I have taken 30mg of Prevacid for over 6 years and had no side effects at all. | I could eat anything I wanted after take Prevacid and did the first few years without getting any heartburn. Since getting older, I have decided to eat better rather than eat the wrong foods. Why make the Prevacid work harder? I need to eat healthy as I age! I think it is a miracle drug and so thankful for it. | F | 60 | 7 days | 1/31/2006 | 2 | Esophagitis | Flu-like symptoms; diarrhea; severe bloating of stomach; headache | P.S. To the 32-yr old male who thinks all of these are psychosomatic - check the prescribing information that comes with the medication (http://www.prevacid.com/prescribing_information.asp. See, Adverse Reaction under prescribing information) With your attitude, perhaps you should see the psych doctor.... | F | 42 | 3 weeks | 12/8/2005 | 5 | GERD/Ulcer | None. | I originally thought that the prevacid was causing my stomache pains to get worse, but after a month I feel no pain at all. This drug is wonderful!! | F | 26 | 2 months | 12/4/2005 | 4 | severe acid reflux disease | a lot of itching for some reason which can lead to hives that go away. this was the only complaint i had but i might have to stop taking it because of this. some people might have more of a tolerance to this then me though. had problems with aciphex also that were much worse then this. | For Acid Reflux Disease, it is a miracle drug. 30 mg a day stopped the problems within a day or two. there is not a better drug to stop acid reflux then prevacid. this was the only drug that i didnt have nausea with either. highly recomened to people who experience limited side effects from it. | M | 21 | 14 days | 11/18/2005 | 5 | Reflux | Diarrhea, palpitations, dry mouth, noticiable increase in dreaming | It took about a month for the medication to start kicking in, but Im feeling great now. Still have to be very careful about food (what you eat and how much). Took prescription Pepcid earlier in year for 3-4 months and was fine when I went off it for 3-4 months, but mustve got sloppy on eating habits cause symptoms returned. Similar side effects on Pepcid, just Prevacid seems to have stronger side effects | M | 35 | 2 months | 11/11/2005 | 4 | GERD | None | I don't think we need ppl coming on here and calling people names and acting like they are the Grand-Poobah of mental health. It only makes him sound ignorant and insecure. So get a life and stop calling people names. Loser! | M | 35 | 1 years | 10/24/2005 | 5 | GERD | This made my life liveable again! I only experience relux every few weeks now and it's usually because I ate or drank something I shouldn't have. But it is impossible for me to ignore the diarrhea I have pretty much every day all day. At first I thought I might have IBS, but I'm really tired of having to take meds all the time for all the problems with my digestive system, so I have never been to the doctor for that. Although the problem is a big one, it is better than not being able to live my life because of GERD. So basically, my life is liveable now, but with daily diarrhea. | The few times I have forgotten to take my meds rushing out the door I can tell a few hours later because my acid reflux is back and I feel terrible. | F | 24 | 2 years | 10/5/2005 | 1 | stomach pain | Nasty nasty drug for me. Moods were out of control, really weird that this type of DRUG did this. Also had periodic severe fatigue where I could barely move. | Too many nasty side effects and it didnt work to boot. | M | 47 | 1 months | 9/18/2005 | 2 | Digestive problems | Rpaid heart rate, insomnia, nausea, bad dreams, moodiness, apathy, withdrawing from it caused more side effects (but no worsening of stomach symptoms so reflux may have been misdiagnosis), wierd appetite changes (no appetite or bottomless pit, starving in middle of night and then full in morning without eating in between) | I really haven't felt like myself after the first few months of being on this | F | 10 months | 9/10/2005 | 5 | GERD | diarrhea and I wonder if it's contributing to my palpitations, but overall no problems. | It's saved my esophegeous from further damage. The ONLY problem I seem to be having is with insurance; ( We have excellent insurance, but suddenly they give us a hard time paying for it. The pharmacy has to go through so much just to get it approved; ( Unreal! | F | 42 | 2 years | 8/24/2005 | 3 | acid reflux | I am diabetic - since starting therapy with Prevacid I cannot gain control of my blood glucose - ranging from 160 to 270 on a regular basis. | The acid reflux is under control but at what expense? I have stopped taking it to try and regain control of my blood glucose levels. | F | 54 | 60 days | 8/24/2005 | 3 | acid reflux, no stomach valves | stomach bloated entire time. burning worsened over time so i'm up to 2 pills and not helping, when i miss a day, it is agony, no matter what i eat, where i don't remember it that bad before. Constant metalic taste. | It was great at first...could drink red wine, champaign & even eat chocolate! Stopped the acid asperation at night & my burnt out voice disappeared.Could be the weight loss from the metal taste is what helped, not the prevacid? quitting today. | F | 40 | 1 years | 8/10/2005 | 4 | excess acid | none | M | 58 | 3 years | 7/20/2005 | 5 | Gastric Reflux | I have had no side effect from 30mg a day. If I take two pills in one day, have arrythmias. Prevacid with a few tums at bedtime is sufficient. | Prevacid is a good drug for me, it has the power to stop the severe pain that GR can bring on. Taking Ibuprofins or any asa's can definately cause problems for my stomach. So as long as I try to curtail my meals to small bites through out the day and drink green tea for diarrhea effects...I am fine. I believe that our diets are too rich and spicy. We need to observe the ages of those in stomach troubles. They are in the 40-50 range. advice? Never pig out. Do not eat spicy foods and oily foods. Just because you take prevacid it is no miracle drug. YOU are responsible for the intake of food. So just be careful. | F | 52 | 10 years | 7/11/2005 | 1 | cystic fibrosis(helps enzyme work) | prescribed for my son.he refused to stay in bed. had extreme insomnia accompanied by nightmares. he is 3 days after last dose still terrified of going to bed alone. | Be VERY CAUTIOUS of giving this drug to your child. The last week of our lives have been awful. | M | 2 | 3 days | 6/27/2005 | 1 | possibility of ulcers | Prevacid brought on my asthma and bronchial spasms. I was put on Singular, and had to carry my nebulizer with me everywhere to counteract the asthma. I went off of the Prevacid three weeks later and the asthma disappeared. It really did help my stomach - I could eat again!, but the cost was to high. I like to be able to breath without choking. | Be aware of changes in yourself | F | 53 | 3 weeks | 6/10/2005 | 3 | heartburn | worked good the first time I took it 5 years ago and was able to ease off of it after 6 months - I was starting to experience tightening of the lower esophageal sphincter periodically. When I went back on it a 3 months ago the symptom returned fairly quickly and at supper yesterday (took medication in morning)my lower esophageal sphicter went into spasm closing tightly and I could not eat for 4 hours - not even water. WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED? | My doctor does not have an answer and he is taking me off of it. Why would the sphincter shut - especially when I am not experiencing heartburn at all. | M | 40 | 3 months | 6/8/2005 | 5 | acid reflux | none | Loved it. I had to stop taking it because my insurance stopped covering it. | F | 50 | 3 years | 5/26/2005 | 3 | acid reflux | I've had swelling and bloating. I also started taking vitamins when I started the prevacid. Don't know if this is related to the swelling. I also have diarrhea and lots of stomach cramping in the morning. I haven't been diagnosed with IBS, yet. | I forgot a dose one day and the swelling seemed to stop.I had terrible nausea the next morning. I took the prevacid and it went away. I just hate the swelling in my feet especially. | F | 32 | 3 weeks | 5/18/2005 | 1 | gerd/ulcer | headache same side, swollen lips (used for one month.) bad stomache aches, moody, put things in freezer instead of fridge, chest pains, could not sleep anixiety, friends told me i was acting much different these days. Depression. | the gerd and ulcer did feel better, however having surgery to correct both, my life is not worth the above side affects. Two days after i went off life is better and better. Doctors says surgery works most the time. I pray it does. | F | 37 | 47 days | 5/8/2005 |