Dexilant and Chest Pain: What Users Say

• Pet...
• February 12, 2012

For GERD "This medication after using it for a month plus has ended me up in the emergency room for severe chest pains, dizziness, high blood pressure, occasional diarrhea, tightness in the chest, cramps, and muscle aches."

• Pet...
• February 12, 2012

For GERD "This medication after using it for a month plus has ended me up in the emergency room for severe chest pains, dizziness, high blood pressure, occasional diarrhea, tightness in the chest, cramps, and muscle aches."

• Anonymous
• June 22, 2011

For GERD "Dexilant gave me every side effect on the label. Not good. I have never had diarrhea like this before. Pain in my stomach, chest pain, like having a heart attack. This has been the worst experience I have ever had. I sure hope others read this before taking this medicine. It should be taken off the market."

• Anonymous
• May 21, 2011

For GERD "I would rate this a 10 for treating GERD; however, I am giving it a 7 due to side effects. I have had no problems with GERD since beginning the medicine, but I am experiencing an increase in blood pressure. I am also experiencing dizziness, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, tightness in my throat, pressure in my chest that makes me feel like I am going to vomit (although I do not feel nauseated), and just a general overall bad feeling. This does not happen until the extended release of the medication occurs at about 4-5 hours after administration. Although it treats my GERD symptoms great, I have decided it is not worth the other side effects that I am having."

• I...
• November 16, 2013

For Barrett's Esophagus "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."

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

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."

• mis...
• October 22, 2015

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."

• Hea...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 25, 2018

For GERD "It almost killed me. I have taken it for a long time, and about 5 days ago I started feeling wrong and getting chest pain until I ended up in the ER. They couldn't find the issue, so with this being the only medication I take, I looked up side effects and there it was. I recommend avoiding this at all costs. It's now 2 days since I took it, and my chest is feeling better, but not great yet, but it was for sure the Dexilant."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2021

For GERD "Horrible experience. Only took 60 mg for a week to help treat heartburn. Made the heartburn 10x worse than before, plus tightness in the chest. Non-stop headache and body aches. Felt sweaty and feverish. I also experienced terrible anxiety, panic, and sadness. Between the constant pain, sudden unexplained anxiety, depression, and inability to focus, it made me feel like I was losing it. I’m 24 hours off the drug and feel 90% like myself again. Still have tightness in my chest, a little anxiety, and a mild headache."