Dexilant vs Prilosec
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| Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. Dexilant helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Dexlansoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). | Prilosec 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. Prilosec helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Prilosec belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). | |||
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| Add Dexilant review Very effective, and my symptoms were severe. Many reviewers note diarrhea, but I've had none at all! BUT, I've experienced irritability and anxiety. I've never had this before. I feel like I could jump out of my skin, I can't sit still, & I have trouble focusing on anything. I feel the "restless leg" thing in my legs and arms too. It's driving me nuts. I'm stopping this med today. I have rather severe acid reflux. This medication seems to stop the symptoms. However, I have gained weight quickly. I went off it for six months, immediately lost weight, went on it again this week, and I have already gained weight again. Also, I am constantly gassy and bloated. I have to run to the bathroom. It's not worth it. I will continue to use Zantac 150 and see if I can supplement with so ... I have taken Dexilant 60 mg for over two years. I've never had any of the side effects that other reviewers have experienced. Of course, I had a neck injury with the result of chronic pain so I wouldn't notice any of the complaints of pain in the neck. Also, all the pain meds I take cause constipation, so no back yard trots for me. Overall, this medication has been a life saver for me. My acid ref ... Dexilant has worked well me. After being diagnosed with acid reflux, inflammation of the esophagus and possible Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous change of the esophagus, I was originally put on Protonix, another proton pump inhibior. After taking the Protonix, for over 2 yrs, I starting having diarrhea, daily, and was switched to Dexilant. I no longer have diarrhea, but occasionally have stomac ... | Add Prilosec review Taking for ten years 1 pill per day also, possible Gerd. This works for me, but wonder how long can one take the medication safely. My husband took this drug beginning December 2011. In May of this year, he became ill and test showed that he now has kidney failure due to taking this drug. He no longer takes it for his heartburn. He almost died from taking this, plus had to be on dialysis or a transplant list. Thankfully, the reason for the kidney failure was found and he was taken off the drug in time. He is still having ... Prilosec OTC helped with my GERD, but after 5 days of taking it I had to stop because I got a rash and my hands, ankles and feet became swollen. It totally helped me....except when I stopped taking it after the 14 days....the heartburn came back. I kept taking it because it worked. I had an endoscopy and they said nothing was wrong with me....but I still have constant heartburn day and night for the past 7 years. I am worried about the long term use of this product, but I can't stop it because it helps. I dislike going to doctors so I will ... | |||
