Lansoprazole for GERD User Reviews (Page 4)

Brand names: Prevacid, Prevacid SoluTab, Prevacid OTC, Prevacid 24HR

Lansoprazole has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 95 reviews for the treatment of GERD. 53% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 24% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Lansoprazole

Doreen
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
October 16, 2019

"I suffered with acid reflux, pains and sickness for a while. Took Lansaprozole for a time. I have been great but now suddenly I have had three attacks in the last week.Any idea why"

10 / 10

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LuisGon
Taken for less than 1 month
August 2, 2013

Prevacid (lansoprazole) "I have suffered of frequent strong heartburn for the last 30 yrs. I purchased the 14 caps treatment and amazingly got well after the first take. 100% Recommended!"

10 / 10

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thelu...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
February 8, 2016

Prevacid (lansoprazole) "I have tried this in the past and it works so much better then others I have tried. Now when I do use it I can eat my lemons LOL"

10 / 10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the risks associated with heartburn medications?

theco...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
January 2, 2016

Prevacid (lansoprazole) "I have used Prevacid before and it does work well"

10 / 10

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winte...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
January 3, 2013

"I've been on lansoprazole for over a year and find it just isn't working (I take 30mg)."

4 / 10

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Guff
Taken for 1 to 2 years
May 16, 2020

"These lansoprazole tablets have been a great I use to wake up after eating tomato based products due to acid shooting up from my stomach. But since taking this med it hasn't happened since."

9 / 10

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Grand...
May 29, 2009

Prevacid (lansoprazole) "I've used Prevacid for years, then my prescription insurance had my doctor change me to Nexium, my problems came back. "

10 / 10

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Anonymous
May 13, 2009

Prevacid (lansoprazole) "I used Prevacid for 8 weeks for a new symptomatic phase of GERD. Worked when I was taking 2 pills a day. When I cut down to 1 pill a day, some symptoms of GERD came back. "

5 / 10

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Anonymous
July 13, 2011

Prevacid (lansoprazole) "I have had GERD for many years and have tried everything. Prevacid works the best. I take 30 mgs a day. "

10 / 10

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nancy...
April 7, 2011

Prevacid (lansoprazole) "This literally lets me exercise and drink coffee without acid reflux happening."

10 / 10

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Belly...
May 2, 2016

"Going to bathroom 4 times a day to unload"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
October 8, 2009

Prevacid (lansoprazole) "The ONLY drug that has worked for my GERD"

10 / 10

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nickn...
November 13, 2008

Prevacid (lansoprazole) "I have suffered from erosive esophagitis and GERD for over 5 years. After the use of numerous medications, Prevacid has worked the longest and most consistent with control of diet."

10 / 10

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Ayris...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
April 2, 2013

Prevacid OTC (lansoprazole) "Taken daily but still have break through GERD."

8 / 10

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cannkey
October 1, 2008

Prevacid (lansoprazole) "Tried almost everything. Prevacid is the only thing that works for me. Works well."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
March 2, 2008

Prevacid (lansoprazole) "I have just started taking Prevacid and after years of suffering my heartburn has now been relieved."

7 / 10

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Muldune
January 6, 2017

Prevacid SoluTab (lansoprazole) "Insurance company kept trying to get me to try the generic. The mail order pharmacy sent the solu tab - did not work at all."

1 / 10

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firek...
October 16, 2009

Prevacid (lansoprazole) "I take Prevacid everyday it helps me a lot before I couldn't even get out of my house now I can do things I love."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
June 22, 2020

Prevacid SoluTab (lansoprazole) "My insurance company would not cover the Prevacid solutabs, but after a long time searching, I found that Walgreens carries the generic solutabs otc."

9 / 10

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Cappie
May 19, 2017

"Tried to alternate with Nexium and Lansoprazole on 14 day intervals. Nearing half way point with Lansoprazole GERD was returning."

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Anonymous
February 17, 2009

Prevacid (lansoprazole) "Still have the occasional heart burn, but over all I love it."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
January 17, 2022

"Causes horrible headaches. Helps reflux but not worth it. Had to call out of work because side effects lasted so long"

1 / 10

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Satis...
Taken for 10 years or more
April 10, 2023

"I started using this 40 years ago and still taking it. Works great!"

10 / 10

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steve
Taken for 5 to 10 years
March 3, 2021

"Excellent. Wouldnt be without it. I take 30mg once before bed. Reflux symptoms like a piece of bread is stuck in my throat and a hoarse voice have gone. No more burping."

10 / 10

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