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 |
| 4 | barretts esophagus | For 14 years prevacid has been a miracle drug for me and prevented me from unbelievable pain and possibly cancer. Now 15+ years later- I can't absorb vit b-12 due to the PPi and I get shots monthly. I am now suffering from extreme exhaustion. I just had another blood test and I am waiting for the results. Please take Calcium - long term risk is increased fractures of the bones. I don't have a choice I have to be on this drug. We're looking for the reason for the exhaustion- before I found out about non absorption of Vit-B-12- I thought I had early onset Alzheimer it was that bad.I'm only 48 and I'm feeling the side effects- | Prevacid has probably saved my life but trying to find out about the long-term side effects isn't easy. | F | 48 | 15 years 30mg 2X day | 12/17/2011 | 2 | Gastritis | I just started taking the Prevpack yesterday. My tongue is so sore, my stomach more bloated than before taking it. I feel so sickroom my stomach. | F | 2 days | 12/4/2011 | 3 | acid reflux | Although it's only been 2 days since being on the OTC version I've developed constipation, trouble sleeping at night, vivid dreams, fatigue and some leg soreness. | About a month ago I was on (prescription strength) Prilosec for 2 weeks. It helped with the GERD, but the side effects were terrible. I was off GERD medication for several weeks with minimal problems. Last week my GERD starting acting up and I bought Prevacid (OTC). After 2 days it seems to be helping with the GERD, but already it is causing some side effects commonly mentioned on this website. Will try to re-post after a couple more days on the OTC Prevacid. | M | 38 | 2 days ? OTC 1X day | 11/21/2011 | 5 | Gerd | None | After trying several similar drugs, this one has allowed me a totally normal existence - I can eat anything - for 14 years! | M | 52 | 14 years 30 MG 1X day | 11/14/2011 | 5 | GERD | No side effects | Have had no problems with this drug, it has successfully managed my GERD now for many, many years. | M | 57 | 10 years 30 MG 1X day | 11/5/2011 | 1 | Acid Reflux/GERD | Indigestion, fullness in my stomach, decreased appetite, food staying in my stomach longer than normal, dry mouth, drowsiness, fatigue, lethargy, unmotivated, insomnia (initially), headache, some depression, weird (spacey) feeling. | I stopped Prevacid and do not plan on taking it again. | M | 49 | 4 days 15 MG 1X day | 11/4/2011 | 1 | gas, acid reflux | ended up in E.R. first day didn't realize it was prevacid, extreme stomach cramps, nausea, dry heaves,horrible headache, diarrhea, sweats & chills. Second day, all of above plus body tremors,weakness, blood in stool. Had to call ambulance. 2 days in hospital!! NEVER TAKE IT AGAIN! | M | 53 | 2 days 30 mg 1X day | 9/9/2011 | 1 | anemia, stomach bleed, h pylori, | Terrible Terrible !! each day it got worse and worse, so yesterday after day 8 I have now stopped taking them until see doctor. endoscopy for iron deficiency anemia showed stomach bleed, awaiting results of biopsy for h pylori, so given just these tabs until result, I would not wish them on my worst enemy !!!! feel like I have firewater inside of me, burning hot in stomach and mouth,sore throat,terrible fatique,feel like rip van winkle, cramps,stomach ache,rolling feeling in stomach, pains all over legs and arms and general feeling of unwell. none of these symptoms [ apart from feeling tired ] I had before taking this terrible medication. | I have no doubt that they must be right if they are prescribed for the right person/ illness, but not for me, dreadful stuff, I am better of without them. | F | 50 | 8 days 30mg 1X day | 8/25/2011 | 5 | acid reflux | This pill worked great on me. I was having so much problems with my stomach to the point that I started losing weight due to not being able to eat much because it would cause my stomach to either bloat or hurt. I was so fed up already. By the 5th day of taking this treatment I noticed such a huge change. I no longer had to be drinking chamomille tea at 3:00 in the morning, and was able to eat much better without feeling any symptom. | F | 20 | 2 weeks 20 mg 1X day | 7/11/2011 | 1 | stomach bleeding and pain | horrible cramping in abdomen, accompanied by moderate cramping in hips, low back and anterior thighs. Diarrhea. Fatigue. I have been training for a marathin and I was unable to complete my run today due to this horrible pain, diarrhea and fatigue. I felt dizzy--like I was on the verge of passing out--when I had the diarrhea and Iwas not dehydrated and it was not a hot day. I thought maybe I had gotten food poisoning or contracted a stomach virus, but it is likely this drug, which I started taking yesterday, as I rarely get sick and have been eating healthy food which I have prepared. | Have some really strong pain medication on hand before you try it, in case you end up being one of the people who get severe cramps from this drug. | F | 28 | 2 days 30 mg 1X day | 7/9/2011 | 4 | crohn's disease | Currently fighting pneumonia for the past month. Can not get rid of it; and i am on my third round of antibiotics, steroids, and inhaler not to mention several prescriptions for the cough that I have had for over a month. Unfortunately, the downside for taking the Prevacid for a long while and often at a higer dose, was that it killed off the good bacteria too. It is now hard for me to fight off infections. My doctor believes my current pneumonia (second bout in 18 months) is due to being on Prevacid and a weakened immune system - partially caused by the drug. | Prevacid actually has saved my life in many ways. I had a blood clot in my thirties and had to be put on blood thinners which is a wicked twist of fate when you have Crohns Disease and bleed intestinally all the time. I took the Prevacid to ward off any stomach bleeding. I am no stranger to blood transfusion. | F | 48 | 8 years 3X day | 6/17/2011 | 1 | GERD | Very severe cramping and diarrhea. Some stomach pain and bloating. | I couldn't stay on this, two days was all I could take. Caused the most painful cramping I can remember. | M | 18 | 2 days 15 MG 1X day | 6/10/2011 | 2 | acid relux | blurry vision, foggy headed, unable to focus, anxiety | Medicine worked great after it kicked in but side effects of anxiety and not being able to concentrate at work were too much so I stopped it. The next day my asthma symptoms started back up. I'm going to see a GI doctor this week and continue to do research on dietary changes and other natural remedies. | F | 49 | 1 weeks 30mg 1X day | 6/6/2011 | 5 | GERD | This drug has helped me immensley. I won't say side effects as none, but I can't say this medicine caused them. Started taking 30mg ten years ago and after a few months began having mild chest pain at times only. Dr. recommended stop taking after about 6 years. Then I began taking over the counter Prilosec. Then went back to Prevacid 15 mg after it became available. I still may have occasional chest pain, rapid pulse, slight arythmia, but I don't know if Prevacid causes it. At least I can swallow my food, knifing stomach pain is gone, and no acid coming up. | My concern for checking this website for reactions is that I read these ppi may inhibit the effectiveness of blood thinners. I only take 3 pills per week and trying to wean off them. Hopefully medical research will enlighten us as to the long term negative effects. It seems we take one pill to cure the effects of another.... | F | 59 | 4 months 15 1X day | 6/2/2011 | 5 | Acid Reflux | None | So far after taking the generic of prevacid disolve tab, I have no side effects. I already suffer from migraines and fibromayalgia so the headaches and muscle spasms people are referring to already effect me. After taking it for 1 month, I went off it (had to wait for insurance to cover the refill). I immediately had the reflux again. The day I went back on it, no more reflux. It's nice to be able to eat regular foods and not eliminate all my favorites. | F | 34 | 1X day | 5/26/2011 | 3 | Stomach infection. | Terrible headache, bloated stomach, fatigue, chest pains, constipation, runny nose, buzzing sound in both ears and frequent gas. | First of all, this medicine I guess had somehow helped me to fight the stomach infection. Day 1, 2 and 3 was fine but when day 4 kicks in, the headache sets in. After that all of the other side effects started to emerge. This medicine is definitely strong and currently I'm not sure whether I should stop taking this medicine as I still have 4 more days to go until I finish my medication. | M | 26 | 14 days 30MG 2X day | 5/15/2011 | 1 | Prescribed in tandem with prednison | Took this drug while on iv prednisone and oral prednisone. Okay as first, but I developed the most incredible gas and bloating. I feel like I swallowed a basketball! No matter what I ate or didn't eat, by the end of the day I was squirming with discomfort. | I would never take this drug again! | F | 55 | 13 days 2X day | 5/12/2011 | 1 | laryngeal reflux post cerv. fusion | Extreme migraines! Initially took Nexium but headaches made work unbearable so told to take Prevacid, the lower dose version. Just as bad. Stopped the Prevacid and headache tapering off. | F | 48 | 7 days 1X day | 5/5/2011 | 1 | acid reflux | Felt Awful! After 2 doses (12 hours) had difficulty urinating; pain across my back lower hips; stiff neck; flatulence; bloating; sore thighs (like I'd done squats for hours); extreme fatigue; little bowel movements once an hour or so; blackened corner of eye sockets arrived after 24 hours. | Took 24 hours after last dosage before I could urinate 1/2 decently. It's been 48 hours since my last dosage, and I still have all the other symptoms except the fatigue is beginning to lift. Doctor said no way my back pain was caused by prevacid, but then later conceded it could be a side effect I alone may have suffered based on my chemistry. Came home later and found it as a side effect on a reputable site geared toward health professionals....UGH!!!! Never told me to just change my lifestyle. No more PPIs for me! | F | 46 | 2 days OTC 1 pill 2X day | 4/22/2011 | 4 | GERD | When taking 30 MG per day, I experienced symptoms commonly associated with enlarged prostate, such as frequent urination. When I cut down to 30 MG every other day that went away. I am currently experiencing excessive fatigue. I just started playing ice hockey again, after 26 years away from the game, but am feeling fatigue that has now lasted for an entire week. That's more than just getting old. I think the Prevacid has something to do with it, so I'm getting off it for a couple weeks to see if I feel better. I can't play hockey the way I currently feel. Ugh! | Prevacid is a miracle drug in many ways. It has pretty much eliminated my stomach and esophagus pain, even when drinking coffee and eating pizza. No pain is awesome, but my office job is slowly killing me, allowing me to gain weight, etc. I have decided to get back into shape by taking up the sport of ice hockey again. Hockey requires and incredible amount of strength and endurance, and I believe the Prevacid is holding me back, due to Prevacid fatigue. I'm quitting the Prevacid in an effort to see if my muscles feel stronger without it. I guess Friday night pizza night is going to have to change to something less heartburn inducing, but getting into better overall physical shape should be worth it. | M | 50 | 3.5 years 30 MG 4X W | 4/17/2011 |