Dexlansoprazole User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• February 2, 2011

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "I started with GERD symptoms in August 2010. Tried over the counter medications and my NP precribed aciphex. No change. Discouraged. She then prescribed Dexilant and it has been a miracle. I can drink a cup of coffee again. However, for a month now I have the diarrhea side effect, but I'll put up with it for now."

• H M C
• January 9, 2016

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "When I was around 17 I started having severe stomach pain and reflux. I went through multiple test and many medications that did not stop the reflux nor the pain. I got to the point I was unable to eat anything without difficulty. I finally went to a GI specialist that found I had a condition that caused by a virus in my system that had caused my white cell to attack my stomach and ended up eating the nerve endings in my stomach and that was causing severe GERD. He placed me on Dexilant and this helped to control the pain and the reflux so I was able to start living a normal life for a 18 year old going off to college. My mother had to fight with insurance many times to have it covered and even now they still threaten to stop. Miracle drug."

• Toolman
• December 2, 2019

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "I have been taking 60 mg for about 8 months now for heartburn. I used to get bad heartburn from taking antidepressants and this is the only pill that has helped. I stopped taking for about 3 days because I forget to get a refill and I noticed I started to have a little more had starting up again. So I guess I will be taking this med for life"

• Randy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 13, 2020

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for Erosive Esophagitis "I was on omeprazole for several years and developed crippling joint problems and my legs swelled up because it was affecting my kidneys so the Dr. took me off. I now have stage 3 kidney failure. The joints got better and I'm back to normal but what I call acid reflux (burning gas in my throat) came back. The Dr tried Zantac and that didn't work so he put me on Dexilent. It works fabulously. It works so well that I take only 1/2 capsule about once a week. (15mg) If I let it go too long and have lots of belching gas, I take the half dose and it calms down in about 5 hours."

• Phoenix
• May 20, 2014

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for Erosive Esophagitis "It started out good as all of them have for me than ended up going terribly bad.6 to 8 weeks in I get a stomach flu.I run fever, vomit, have excessive diarrhea,random colon attacks and all of my insides are sore.My fevers can last up to 4 days only being able to keep water on my stomach if I'm lucky."

• Anonymous
• July 4, 2011

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "I have flare ups of GERD where my throat feels raw for weeks at a time, and my sinuses feel raw. In the past Prescription strength Omeprazole has worked well. I went to my doctor's partner and he gave me 20 days worth of Dexilant for free so I have stuck with it longer than I should have. It has done absolutely nothing positive for me. Strangely enough, after taking it for 2 weeks my eyes became extremely dry and uncomfortable. I am going back to prescription omeprazole."

• janet...
• March 15, 2014

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for Barrett's Esophagus "I had a Barret procedure and started taking Dexilant. It work miracles for my acid reflux. I could eat anything and feel perfect but started getting lots of headaches (day and night), ear discomfort with pressure and noise, my blood pressure jumped to the sky and a feeling of tiredness all day). I stop the medication abruptly and now I feel like something is stuck in my throat but otherwise feeling so much better. Doctor is going to put me in something else... so sad Dexilant didn't work for me."

• Downt...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 18, 2019

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "I was diagnosed with GERD five years ago. I also have IBS. I took Nexium for years and was fairly symptom free. When my issues progressed, my doctor prescribed Dexilant with Carafate for rescues. I had an endoscopy about four months ago and my stomach condition had deteriorated. I was told to double up on Dexilant. Not financially doable. Let me say something about the manufacturer, Takeda. They have an assistance program and have been amazing to me. I love them. Because of their assistance, my money is freed up to pay doctor bills. They care about their patients. I am pretty upset about my recent complications. I am having a four hour motility study soon. Hoping for a miracle. I was a singer.....my throat is now affected. A parting question-everything went downhill after I switched my thyroid from Nature-thyroid to Synthroid. Sad....I felt better on Synthroid. Anyone else have hypothyroid issues with GERD?"

• Anonymous
• October 3, 2010

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "I have been taking Dexilant for about 2 weeks. I did not realize how bad I had been feeling before taking the drug. I thought I was just a stomach sensitive person and would just have to put up with the ups and downs. It's all ups now, I feel great."

• Punked
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2018

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "I was prescribed this after 2 years little success with Prilosec. 6 hours after taking first pill, thought I had the flu. Chills, nausea, diarrhea. Next day, had no energy whatsoever. Missed important event. Thought maybe I had food poisoning so didn’t take another pill until 3 days later. Took a pill and 6 hours later, in same shape again but worse. Stabbing pains in head and chest, horrible diarrhea, hands stiff, no energy. Hope I survive 2 pills!! Ugh"

• Tristan
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 4, 2019

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "I've been taking Dexilant for a couple of years now. It does keep the burning at bay in my gut, throat, etc. It doesn't work as well as it did in the beginning and although I get it through the Takeda Patient Assistance Program, Help at Hand, I'm not cured and very worried about being able to stop taking it. Every time I have to get a refill sent to me, something always happens and I usually have to buy at least a week's worth until it arrives. But, once you've been taking it.. and, anything else doesn't even do as well.. How do you get off it? I worry about continuing to take this with it's sometimes long-term effects."

• Anonymous
• August 24, 2012

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "First day to take it, I realized I was not going to die. My chest had been hurting so bad and I had lost 40 pounds from not being able to eat. I had to have my gallbladder removed (which causes diarrhea) about a week before I was prescribed Dexilant, so if it does give me diarrhea, I wouldn't notice. So far, no side effects."

• T-rex
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 18, 2019

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "Have been on this medication for years and has worked well. No real side effects until about a year ago with joint pain and headaches. Now insurance will not pay for this PPI but others it does. ????? How does that work ????? I guess I will try a new prescription that they will pay for and see what happens. I thought the joint pain and headaches were just old age but apparently its not just that according to what I've been reading with everyone else. Don't get me wrong, the medicine is great but just not long term."

• Sandy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2016

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "Worked well for GERD but could not continue to take it. After about a week .. I got diarrhea what would not stop. Even had a few accidents upon sneezing. Other PPI's did not do this ... and cost much less. No thank you."

• MamaG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2019

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "This Dexilant is only the second prescription I’ve taken for my worsening heartburn. First couple of days I was really hopeful, but after about 5 days, I developed intermittent (and increasing) chest pain and night sweats. I’m stopping."

• Anonymous
• December 25, 2015

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "Hi I was having difficulty swallowing solids and heartburn was on nexus for 2 1/2 weeks and my symptoms were actually getting worse ...2 days on dexilant 60(mg) and I feel like a miracle has happened ...dexilant is like a miracle pill!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 25, 2012

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "I loved taking Dexilant. It stopped my heartburn and acid reflux immediately. After about a year I think I linked it to chronic chest pain symbolic of a heart attack. This medication worked for my irritable bowel syndrome too, I was not constantly in the bathroom and began feeling normal again. Unfortunately my Dr changed my medicines to see if my chest and side pain would go away. Now its just a waiting process again. When switching meds I also noticed my acid reflux came back worse then before though. I have mixed feelings but for acid reflux and irritable bowel syndrome I believe its a miracle but if my pains are related to Dexilant I would have to drop my rating some."

• Damita...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2015

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "I was given samples if dexilant from my Dr. I was recently diagnosed with GERD. I had mucus in the back of my throat so bad I couldn't eat anything at all. I could hardly drink water without it irritating the acid in my throat. The dexilant worked like a charm I could eat and I had no side effects. Then after a week of use I started getting bad cramps in my legs. They just recently spread to my entire body. I went to the er yesterday morning they told me I had tardiv dyskonesia. I stopped taking all my medications a week ago and the cramps are still here they Here.!! I was given benadryl in the er and was told to continue use for 10days to see if the reaction goes away... I'd rather have the diarrhea then constant muscle spasms"

• Gabui...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 8, 2016

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for Barrett's Esophagus "Have had Barrett's esophagus for 15 years. After numerous other drugs, primarily Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid, my doctor changed me to Dexilant. It works much better than the rest. Prilosec and Nexium both caused headaches and diarrhea. Some say Dexilant is the same medicine, but I have no side effects at all while taking it. Last endoscopy showed Barrett's is mostly healed. Great results!"

• Deanie
• August 23, 2011

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "This sample was given to me and it is 60mg. I was told to take 3x per day with meals. Burning stopped right away but now I have severe diarrhea after 4 days and feel so bloated. Doctor told me to go on liquid diet and discontinue use. I will see him in 2 days."

• Jc in...
• February 17, 2016

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "I was prescribed dexilant for a possible ulcer which caused nausea. It may have helped the nausea a little but not much. After taking it for a few months, I got severe diarrhea and cramping. I was not able to leave my apartment or go to work - the diarrhea was uncontrollable. I have never had diarrhea this bad before. I realized it was probably dexilant causing the diarrhea and cramping today after searching on the Internet for side effects. I doubt it is anything other than the dexilant. Hopefully the diarrhea and cramping will subside fairly quickly."

• julie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2015

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "WORKED for my GERD......BUT I had not done my homework and mistakenly thought (since it's flu season) that the raging flu symptoms I had for 3 weeks in a row were just bad luck - I had caught them ALL! one right after another! NO! Most noteable symptom is screaming burning diarrhea but seriously.....I've been off it a week and up all night again tonight with diarrhea because I ate today. This is awful. When will my gut be back to normal....? I'm taking probiotic acidophlus and cheap previously reliable anti-diarrhea pills, no relief! One month now without a solid stool, this can't be good, calling the Dr on Monday since stopping the med has not corrected the problem."

• Canna...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2016

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "Dexilant caused diarrhea / IBS / Dairy allergy- I was prescribed it for severe heartburn /hiatus hernia/ stomach inflam. and it helped a lot. I stopped taking dexilant 10 months ago due to severe diarrhea, cramps,nausea, bile, waking in middle of night with cramps and 1/2 hour painfull diarrhea / constipation combo /awfull cramps, gas- what I've read on this thread I'm not alone. I hate to tell those who recently started this that have had these issues with dexilant and 10 months off this poison and I'm still suffering. I now have a dairy allergy, only after removing dairy from my diet are my severe symptoms relieved. I eat any dairy and I'm sick again for 2-3 days. Existing IBS is worse than before, now a daily struggle. "

• misty...
• October 22, 2015

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "I have been on Dexilant for a month now and no relief at all. I have not been given a diagnosis yet as I am still having tests. I have severe chest and throat discomfort and burp constantly . I feel terrible and am worried the acid is damaging my esophagus. ."

• Canna...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2016

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "....kinda ran out of room so this is a 2nd post,hope that's ok. Anyone suffering from cramps, diarrhea, bloating, emergencies, after taking this medication should read: I have gotten a dairy allergy after using this medicine, I would highly recom- Mend total withdrawal of dairy if you have had a similar experience. I've been dealing with these side effects for 10 months and tried various things. I assumed it had just aggravated my IBS as symptoms slowly subsided yet after a vacation with too much Rich restauraunt food, symptoms ( 3am emergency waking, constant cramps, ect.) returned. Only after total removal of dairy Am I kind of back to normal, I am able to access medical cannabis living in Canada which can drop 4-6 movements/ to1-2 day!"