Prevpac and Insomnia: What Users Say

• REA...
• May 8, 2016

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "PEOPLE, PLEASE DON'T COME HERE TO GET FEAR INSTILLED IN YOU ABOUT THIS MEDICINE. Other people's experiences may NOT EVER happen to you. I didn't take it for a whole year because of these kinds of websites. Let's put this out there: I DO NOT LIVE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. I eat fried food, I eat out a lot (hence, why I think I got the bacteria). I barely work out, and I'm considered overweight. (NOT BRAGGING, JUST BEING TRUTHFUL) And the medicine still worked for me. If you're dealing with horrific side effects, 9/10 you were probably dealing with those things one way or another without medication. For the nausea, eat 1/2 a toast before taking it. For the insomnia, don't take it right before you go to bed, 2-3 hours in advance. The metallic taste goes away after you eat."

• No ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2021

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I'm on day 3. The insomnia is by far the worst side effect for me. I didn't sleep at all last night. I'm on this med, but everything prescribed separately, so the amount of pills is overwhelming. The daytime dose seems to be a little better, but at nighttime, I am left tossing and turning and shaking and clenching my teeth. Going to ask my doctor if 1 week will be sufficient in eradicating this bacteria because I'm not sure I can last the full 2 weeks."

• Mel...
• May 9, 2016

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "For the first week, I was in excruciating pain: nausea, severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, sweating, insomnia, confusion, extreme exhaustion and fatigue, battery acid taste in my mouth, etc. I reached out to my doctor and pharmacist who offered absolutely no help. Through research, I found that taking probiotics/yogurt helps with EVERYTHING, stay as hydrated as you can. I ate a lot of ramen noodles to compensate for actual food/water since my appetite was nonexistent. I didn't think I was going to be able to finish the treatment. If I test positive again, I'm going with natural remedies."

• Nek...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2020

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I was diagnosed with HP and am on day 6 of treatment. I have extreme insomnia, a very bad taste in my mouth all the time, no matter what I do, have stomach pain and gas I can't seem to pass, did have diarrhea on the first couple days of treatment but now constipated. I want to feel better soon."

• Har...
• December 5, 2020

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I am so happy I found this site!!! I am on day 10 of the HPAC (amoxicillin/clarithromycin/lansoprazole). The first few days were great. Felt better than I have in the last year. But on day 8, I started to feel ill. Terrible, terrible nausea, stomach ache, headache, loss of energy, can’t sleep, hate food, metallic taste... Thought of stopping treatment, but after reading other posts, I will take some probiotics, yogurt, Gravol, and hope it gets me through the next 4 days. I found if you need quick relief from the stomach pain and nausea for an hour, Gaviscon will help. Hope this works. Could not go through another course of treatment."

• HS ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2016

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "On Day 6 of the 14-day treatment. The side effects I've experienced haven't been too bad: the bad taste in my mouth (usually at night and first thing in the morning), hard time staying asleep (insomnia), yellow stools, and some left-side aches, which I think may have to do with constipation. I'm sure I would be worse if I didn't take a probiotic with every dose of these meds."

• Alb...
• April 23, 2017

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I am not fond of meds, so I wasted 3 months doing Dr. Google on natural approaches. It didn't work, as I continue having stomach pain, reflux, bloating, etc. Out of desperation, I went to the doctor, and he confirmed I had HP. I'm on day 6 and feel miserable with the side effects: insomnia, high pulse rate, stress, etc. However, my gut seems to be better. I can eat better. I will take the probiotics, they seem to help. Good luck."

• Hur...
• May 11, 2018

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "Day 5. My neck hurts and my back and chest hurt, and it's hard to breathe. I have insomnia and no appetite, diarrhea, and chills every time I take it. I remember the Dr. saying some people's bodies can't handle it - if you feel weak, then skip a dosage and start again. Doesn't stop the side effects. Along with all that, I have headaches and a shooting pain in my left arm from time to time. I also feel weak and even dizzy, along with a sore throat that's red in places. I'm going to go see the Dr. when I get off work, 'cause I think it could be an infection, and that scares me, so maybe I'll go, maybe I'll suck it up and finish it."

• Van...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2016

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "Yearlong pain was gone by day 3. But on day 4, the horrible side effects started. The awful taste in my mouth at all times, worsening constipation, headband headache, and up all night with insomnia. If it wasn't worth it to get rid of this stomach infection, I would quit taking this med. That's how bad these side effects combined are for me. If it was just one, and not at all the up all night insomnia, I would be much better."

• Liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2022

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I started the treatment 3 days ago. The first day, I had a bad taste in my mouth with increased saliva and at times difficult to swallow. The second day was just the same, but I had insomnia, waking up every 2 hours throughout the night. Currently on day 3, and I still have the same symptoms. I chewed gum when I had a bad taste in my mouth, and it seemed to help. I have been on a bland diet and no caffeine since I started. Hopefully, this treatment is successful for H. pylori. I will update after the medication is finished."

• Wor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2022

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I put off taking this for 8 months. The large dose of antibiotics is something I don’t take lightly. Probiotics are a MUST with this and any antibiotic. Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic resistant against antibiotics, so it helps with digestive discomfort and to somewhat preserve the gut flora. Helped me stay regular. I really didn't want to take this strong dosage, but it worked! I did adjust my diet as best I could in hopes of eradicating H. pylori. I limited wheat as best I could and no sugar or alcohol… The worst side effect was the gross taste in the mouth. It mostly came a few hours after taking a dose, so in the late AM and in the middle of the night. Drinking water helped, and I got used to it or it lessened by day 14. My appetite was good and is important with this medication. I ate yogurt and honey to help my gut as well. One night I had insomnia, but I’m not 100% sure it came from this med. I’m so glad it worked. 14 days."

• RRR...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 2, 2023

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I took Prevpac for Helicobacter pylori infection in 2011. It helped with the pain in my body, knees, and back, but it also made me feel 'hyped up.' I couldn't sleep but was not feeling tired, and I was very talkative."

• Ind...
• October 12, 2011

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I am having side effects like fast heartbeat, not able to sleep, diarrhea, vaginal itching. I feel it has many side effects, and they will occur depending on the person."