Dexilant for Barrett's Esophagus User Reviews
Dexilant has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 from a total of 17 reviews for the treatment of Barrett's Esophagus. 88% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 6% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Dexilant
- Bar...
- May 19, 2014
"I had mild Barrett's esophagus and was on Dexilant 60 mg for 1 month. Due to the loss of health coverage and not being able to buy insurance due to a pre-existing condition, I was off Dexilant for over a year. After Obamacare went into effect, I was able to purchase my health insurance again. My doctor prescribed Dexilant 30 mg twice a day for 6 months. In my recent upper endoscopy, 1 1/2 months after taking it, it showed that my esophagus lining is normal. What a relief! Highly recommended!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 10 years or more
- September 5, 2020
"I’ve been taking a 60 mg Dexilant once a day for about 10 years. It was the only drug that worked. I’d tried all the other PPIs, and none of them worked. Recently, Takeda changed the manufacturing location to Germany, and now the drug has suddenly stopped working for me. I am now miserably ill with all the GERD symptoms of before. I’d pay anything to get a bottle of the old formulary. Takeda, what’s going on... you had a great drug that is now no longer effective."
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- hsm...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 28, 2014
"I suffered from GERD for over 4 years and have tried everything. I was eating Tums like candy and taking Prilosec. Then I started with the acid reflux in my sleep and woke up gagging and vomiting. I had a scope 2 months ago and was told I have high-grade dysplasia Barrett's. The doctor put me on 60 mg Dexilant daily. Within 2 days, I was in heaven! Works wonders, but now I have diarrhea that is constant. It started a few days after I started to take it. Other than that, it works wonders. I can actually sleep in my bed instead of the recliner."
- I...
- November 16, 2013
"A year ago, I was given Dexilant on a trial basis after being diagnosed with Barrett's. I immediately had relief for GERD. My only issue now is that I have had some chest pains that could mimic a heart attack. I actually went to the ER a month ago to get checked out. My EKG and heart were normal. Now, last night I experienced the same situation where the chest pain would come for about 5 seconds and subside for 10 minutes or so. Very disconcerting. I am sleeping better at night and feel much less nausea than before Dexilant."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Cou...
- August 27, 2015
"I was given Dexilant to treat my Barrett's and reflux/GERD. When I had my second EGD, two years later, the Barrett's was completely gone! Since I was still having problems with reflux during the night, my physician had me switch from taking Dexilant in the morning to taking it at bedtime. That helped me tremendously! In addition, I noticed some comments that mentioned the price of Dexilant. At this time, you can sign up for the Dexilant Advantage program, which is what I did. With my insurance and that discount card, I only pay $21. The card is good for one year, however, you can renew it as long as they are offering the program. I hope this helps!"
- jan...
- March 15, 2014
"I had a Barrett procedure and started taking Dexilant. It worked miracles for my acid reflux. I could eat anything and feel perfect, but I 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 stopped the medication abruptly, and now I feel like something is stuck in my throat, but otherwise, I am feeling so much better. The doctor is going to put me on something else... so sad Dexilant didn't work for me."
- Gab...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- March 8, 2016
"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!"
- Ama...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- March 13, 2017
"I have weight loss surgery and was told my GERD would be cured after my surgery. Well, they lied, and it's actually worse. Dexilant is the only med that takes the edge off. However, it is so expensive. When I was on Obamacare, I paid over $300 a month for it. However, I have no choice but to take it or not eat. It's always a fight with my insurance company. I wish they would make a generic or make it cheaper. Hoping it is helping my Barrett's esophagus so I don't get cancer."
- Sao...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- August 16, 2016
"I've been taking Dexilant for about eight years. I've tried the other drugs for this diagnosis. Without Dexilant, the pain from acid reflux is so excruciating it has nearly brought me to my knees. I'm on Medicare and pay $100 a month for this drug, but it's worth every penny."
- Mer...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 1, 2015
"My neurotologist/otologist (super-specialist) put me on this for my erosive esophagus and presby... it works hands-down better than any other PPIs. I can tell it is healing. He put me on 60 mg once a day for 4 months. Into my 1 and 1/2 months, and it is definitely working! Croaking is becoming less frequent. I am already optimistic that it will heal, and the croaking will stop! You must taper off when the time comes."
- jbi...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 19, 2019
"Originally diagnosed with GERD and prescribed Pantoprazole. It gave me headaches and nausea. I would come home from work and lay on the couch all evening. Saw my GI doctor and changed to Ranitidine. Much better and didn't make me such that it gave me headaches. Then, I had my second GI scope in 2 years and was now diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus. The surgeon put me back on Pantoprazole and after 4 days I had to stop taking it for the same reasons as before. The GI doctor gave me samples (15 days' worth) for Dexilant. After 7 days I haven't had headaches or nausea. I checked with my pharmacy and it will cost me over $200/month. Ugh! A coupon from the manufacturer could get it for as low as $20. But I won't know until I actually get a prescription filled and use the coupon. But so far, it's working. I haven't had any heartburn since I started taking it. But I'm also still taking the Ranitidine in the evening."
- sus...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 20, 2022
"First five days amazing I could finally sleep at night. I have been on all the others and they either didn't work or the side effects were awful. Day six up all night awful kept taking pepcid and used baking soda and water which actually helped the most. I ate very little today just some pasta and oatmeal hoping it was a fluke. I am on 60 mg 1 x a day"
- Joh...
- October 26, 2022
"I’ve been on Dexilant for years I was originally on a cipher but the ins v Cvcc o stop paying so I had to switch. I’ve noticed if I take at bed time it works much better than in the day time seems if I take it during the day the heartburn comes on but not if I take it at night the drs wanted me to take once a day but it seems I can get buy only taken once every 4 to five days over all it works great just sends me to the bathroom . I hate taking meds ."
- run...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- December 19, 2024
"Dexilant has worked wonders for me. It controls my heartburn and has kept my Barrett's from progressing. I'm scoped every 3 years, and thanks to Dexilant, my Barrett's has remained stable. I have been on everything else, and nothing controlled my heartburn as well, and I developed Barrett's while on other medications. I'm not happy with the price, even generic is expensive, but it's better than getting cancer."
- MEl...
- May 28, 2013
"I take it first thing in the morning with a full glass of water. Seems to help throughout the day."
- S...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 10, 2013
"Marvelous results for treating my Barrett's esophagus. Too expensive with my prescription plan. Hoping Nexium will help me maintain."
- Lee...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 24, 2014
"I've been taking this for four years, and it barely takes the edge off for me. I wish there was something else, but this is pretty much it after all the others stopped working, too."
- mba...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 6, 2019
"The only medicine that worked for me was Dexilant. I highly recommend this drug."
- Anonymous
- November 2, 2017
"Have heartburn without it. Only one that works. Been on it for 15 years. Dexilant the last 6 years."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- March 22, 2023
"Try Dexilant 60 mg once per day and you will never want to take any other medication for Barrett’s Esophagus. NOTHING compares to it!"
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"After years of suffering with GERD, I developed Barrett's esophagus. Tums, Nexium, Prilosec - nothing worked for me. Since I began taking Dexilant, I have had zero heartburn and zero reflux. Best of all, my recent endoscopy shows incredible healing of the damage to my esophagus. Dexilant has proven to be a miracle for me."