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Prevacid for GERD User Reviews (Page 2)

Prevacid has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 46 reviews for the treatment of GERD. 72% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 13% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Prevacid

  • Renrelo
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 30, 2017

"I've had extremely bad heartburn for several years. While I don't experience reflux the chest pain and throat/sinus pain are all consuming. I can no longer tolerate this pain. I've been on a diet of mostly rice, applesauce, oatmeal, lean protein and an occasional veggie. Everything including water gives me heartburn all day/everyday. It appears I have Nutcracker Esopgagus or esophageal spasms. Two weeks ago I received an esophageal Botox injection which is meant to relax the esophagus, thus reduce spasms. I've experienced no relief. I had this same procedure six months ago and enjoyed nearly 3 months heartburn free! I believe it's failed this time. I tried Prevacid 15mg OTC and experienced 25% improvement. Suggestions?"

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  • Burning...
  • February 18, 2009

"I've taken Prevacid for over a year now. The first 6 months or so were amazing, almost completely heartburn-free. Now, it's almost like I'm taking nothing at all. I think I need to switch to something different. Worked great for a while, though."

7 / 10
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  • dr5cft
  • December 4, 2009

"My doctor gave me a sample of Prevacid for chronic indigestion and one pill taken at bedtime gave me the HIVES by the next morning. Never having had the hives, I was freaked and called the doctor immediately. I was then given Prilosec and have been 96.6% trouble free since then, switching to Prilosec OTC which was half the price of the prescription."

6 / 10
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  • rogbog
  • February 22, 2022

"I took the 2nd dose of Prevacid. It caused the sudden onset of extreme nausea and vomiting 2.5 hours after taking it. Maybe I should have taken it on a full stomach. All I know is that it made me horrendously ill necessitating a visit to a local ER for hydration and Zofran."

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  • Aly
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • April 4, 2023

"This medication worked great for me for a very long time, with the only downside being that the dose had to be increased every few years. I’ll preface this by saying I am a survivor of childhood cancer and I was first put on prevacid during chemotherapy at age 8. I took the FasTabs because I can’t swallow pills and I will say, by a landslide, it’s the best tasting medication I’ve ever been prescribed. Incredibly easy to use. Zero side effects for me. Only downside was insurance wouldn’t cover the FasTab and capsules didn’t work for me. Truly a great medicine that I was on up until three weeks ago. I took the highest dose (30mg twice a day) for I want to say the last 5-ish years, but after I experienced a severe allergic reaction to another medication, the prevacid suddenly stopped working. I’m currently in the process of trying to find another medication or a permanent fix for my reflux, and I miss prevacid."

10 / 10
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  • henry...
  • June 10, 2013

"Took first pill yesterday, later on that day I started feeling lightheaded and dizzy, and by evening headachy. This morning I looked at this sight and saw that dizziness was one of side effects. "

4 / 10
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  • kodab...
  • November 27, 2015

"prevacid has worked great for me, the other ones do not help, so I stick to prevacid only."

10 / 10
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  • LuisGon
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 2, 2013

"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

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

"I have used Prevacid before and it does work well"

10 / 10
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  • Grand...
  • May 29, 2009

"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

"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

"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

"This literally lets me exercise and drink coffee without acid reflux happening."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • October 8, 2009

"The ONLY drug that has worked for my GERD"

10 / 10
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  • nickn...
  • November 13, 2008

"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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  • cannkey
  • October 1, 2008

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

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • March 2, 2008

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

7 / 10
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  • firek...
  • October 16, 2009

"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
  • October 15, 2009

"Lost without it."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • February 17, 2009

"Still have the occasional heart burn, but over all I love it."

8 / 10
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10 Report

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