Dexilant and Diarrhea: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Jc ...
• February 17, 2016

For GERD "I was prescribed Dexilant for a possible ulcer, which caused nausea. It may have helped the nausea a little, but not much. After taking it for a few months, I got severe diarrhea and cramping. I was not able to leave my apartment or go to work, the diarrhea was uncontrollable. I have never had diarrhea this bad before. I realized it was probably Dexilant causing the diarrhea and cramping today after searching on the Internet for side effects. I doubt it is anything other than the Dexilant. Hopefully, the diarrhea and cramping will subside fairly quickly."

• Can...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2016

For GERD "Kinda ran out of room, so this is a 2nd post, hope that's ok. Anyone suffering from cramps, diarrhea, bloating, emergencies after taking this medication should read: I have gotten a dairy allergy after using this medicine. I would highly recommend total withdrawal of dairy if you have had a similar experience. I've been dealing with these side effects for 10 months and tried various things. I assumed it had just aggravated my IBS as symptoms slowly subsided, yet after a vacation with too much rich restaurant food, symptoms (3 a.m. emergency waking, constant cramps, etc.) returned. Only after total removal of dairy am I kind of back to normal. I am able to access medical cannabis living in Canada, which can drop 4-6 movements to 1-2 a day."

• Dam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2015

For GERD "I was given samples of Dexilant from my doctor. I was recently diagnosed with GERD. I had mucus in the back of my throat so bad I couldn't eat anything at all. I could hardly drink water without it irritating the acid in my throat. The Dexilant worked like a charm, I could eat, and I had no side effects. Then, after a week of use, I started getting bad cramps in my legs. They just recently spread to my entire body. I went to the ER yesterday morning, they told me I had tardive dyskinesia. I stopped taking all my medications a week ago, and the cramps are still here. I was given Benadryl in the ER and was told to continue use for 10 days to see if the reaction goes away... I'd rather have the diarrhea than constant muscle spasms."

• Can...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2016

For GERD "Dexilant caused diarrhea, IBS, dairy allergy. I was prescribed it for severe heartburn, hiatus hernia, stomach inflammation, and it helped a lot. I stopped taking Dexilant 10 months ago due to severe diarrhea, cramps, nausea, bile, waking in the middle of the night with cramps, and half-hour painful diarrhea, constipation combo, awful cramps, gas. From what I've read on this thread, I'm not alone. I hate to tell those who recently started this that have had these issues with Dexilant, and 10 months off this poison, and I'm still suffering. I now have a dairy allergy. Only after removing dairy from my diet are my severe symptoms relieved. I eat any dairy, and I'm sick again for 2-3 days. Existing IBS is worse than before, now a daily struggle."

• Can...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2016

For GERD "Dexilant caused diarrhea, IBS, dairy allergy. I was prescribed it for severe heartburn, hiatus hernia, stomach inflammation, and it helped a lot. I stopped taking Dexilant 10 months ago due to severe diarrhea, cramps, nausea, bile, waking in the middle of the night with cramps, and half-hour painful diarrhea, constipation combo, awful cramps, gas. From what I've read on this thread, I'm not alone. I hate to tell those who recently started this that have had these issues with Dexilant, and 10 months off this poison, and I'm still suffering. I now have a dairy allergy. Only after removing dairy from my diet are my severe symptoms relieved. I eat any dairy, and I'm sick again for 2-3 days. Existing IBS is worse than before, now a daily struggle."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2017

For GERD "First week into taking this drug was perfect. Second week onwards, I suffered from nausea, fatigue, body ache, diarrhea, etc. I would recommend stopping this medication once side effects kick in. Other side effects I experienced were stomach ache, feeling weak, and feeling uncomfortable swallowing food."

• Mil...
• November 24, 2016

For GERD "Dexilant works for my acid reflux, but sometimes loose stool, and sometimes I just feel like I have to go to the bathroom. I had gallbladder surgery a couple of years ago, sometimes I still have an upset stomach. I was on Prilosec, I had stayed on the Prilosec. I had two colonoscopies and two upper GI endoscopies, and in September I had an upper GI imagery study on my stomach. All my tests came back negative. I have a gastroenterology appointment on Dec 7th."

• Kf ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2016

For GERD "So I have been struggling with heartburn. Prilosec was working sometimes but not all the time. Dr. prescribed me Dexilant! Took it for the first time yesterday. Only been one day, I know, but I truly think this is the devil drug. Heartburn was gone, BUT the side effects are worse. Terrible stomach cramps all night, and woke up with diarrhea. Couldn't even go to work. Will not take no more of this. I only got it for $20 because of a coupon."

• D M...
• January 22, 2018

For GERD "I started getting silent GERD issues that were hurting and bothering my throat... I tried Prilosec but only got night panic attacks. So I went to the doctor. The doctor gave me free samples of Dexilant 60 mg. At first, it gave me some relief, but now I’m having crazy side effects: diarrhea, panic attacks, stomach cramps (bad), sweaty palms, headache. If I don’t take it right on time, my acid gets worse and then I get bad bad panic attacks (hyperventilations, racing heart). I don’t know what to do. It’s frustrating, and I almost wish I never started this medication!"

• Lyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2019

For GERD "About 18 hours after taking it for the first time, I had terrible gas pains, cramping, and diarrhea. I was hoping this medication would help better with my GERD, but I definitely won't be continuing to take it."

• Rob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 18, 2022

For GERD "I started Dexilant 60 mg daily after 20 years and plateau on Protonix at 40 mg and tried Prevacid for a few months. I had an EDG and found to have Barrett's that’s non-dysplasia. At first, Dexilant was a miracle drug, wow, it really works. After 6 weeks of taking this, I developed such severe doubled-over abdominal pain with diarrhea, some vomiting, and severe leg cramps. I also had new severe dizziness and heart palpitations. I had to stop and go back to Prevacid. All of those side effects had resolved. I went back to Prevacid since this doesn’t cause those side effects. I decided after a few months to re-trial Dexilant, omg, I thought I had to go to the ER. I had such severe abdominal pain I could hardly stand up. It’s too bad that Dexilant truly helped my GERD but not at the cost of those side effects. Never again. I know it helps others, just not me."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2018

For GERD "On day 3, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea have set in, which I hoped would ease with time. Called my doc on day 7, and she said to stop taking it immediately. The second day without it, and I’m still nauseous! Hate that it worked but came with such nasty side effects. Back to the doctor tomorrow to figure out what the next step is. Nexium 40 mg twice a day for over 10 years began to fail, and GERD was back with major symptoms. Not sure what’s next."

• gnb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2018

For GERD "Prevacid wasn't relieving my stomach pain, so I went to a walk-in clinic. She gave me Dexilant. After one dose, I felt okay but still developed stomach pain after eating. The next day, watery, explosive diarrhea, plus a headache all night and the same day. All my family ate the same thing, but it's only me. I'm stopping to see if this is the cause. I won't try again after seeing it happens to a lot of people."

• Har...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2017

For GERD "Received samples from the doctor's office to last for 1 month. My symptoms were stomach pain, heartburn, and excessive burping for around 5 days before getting an appointment. Within 2 days, all the symptoms described above were 90 percent better, but almost from day 2, I started having very soft stools, which could turn to loose stools later in the day. Not uncommon to have 4-5 bowel movements in a day. Starting with week 4, I started feeling burning sensations in my back, and the stomach pain and burping returned, although it has been to a lesser degree. I do not intend to take any more and will explore other options with the doctor. Do your research on PPIs, they can act as a mask for more serious issues."

• BNJ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 18, 2021

For GERD "Gives almost immediate relief, but then days of severe diarrhea. Had to use probiotics to restore GI tract. Tried it a second time with identical results. I would give it a negative score if it was possible."

• Bri...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 30, 2018

For GERD "I take Dexilant 60 mg every other day. Then every other day I’ll take Nexium x 2-20 mg capsules to offset the monthly cost of $295. Now (Dexilant) is lasting me 2 months with the added cost of Nexium @ $22 for 42 pills. It actually works pretty well this way. I’m only blessed with the mild case of wind (farts and burps). Every once in a while I may get the squirts. All that I can deal with. Been taking this kind of mixture of meds for about 3 years now."

• Ten...
• March 6, 2018

For GERD "I've had Omeprazole for a year. Two months ago, my throat started to hurt, and I went to see my doctor. He put me on Dexilant 60 mg, it worked well at first, and my throat is getting better. But after two weeks, it started diarrhea, cramps in my stomach, fatigue. I have to stop for a week and see."

• Anonymous
• September 8, 2010

For Erosive Esophagitis "Worked quickly, but within a short time developed extreme gas problems, and then 5 days of diarrhea and had to stop Dexilant. No more diarrhea or gas, but heartburn and burning is back."

• Fai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2013

For GERD "I've been taking Dexilant for 3 months. Now I have diarrhea. Besides that, this is my miracle pill."

• Jen...
• August 8, 2016

For GERD "The medicine has helped my indigestion pain, but it has caused bloating, stomach cramps, and diarrhea."

• JJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2021

For GERD "I have tried Dexilant two times, and both times I have experienced severe diarrhea. It took about two weeks to get back to normal. Don't take this medication!"