Dexilant and Dizziness: 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."

• 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."

• Rel...
• February 24, 2020

For GERD "I was prescribed Dexilant by my gastroenterologist to treat possible GERD, and once I started taking it, I experienced some side effects: gas, dizziness, cramps, liquidy stools, and more seriously, an inflamed gallbladder. Had to have my gallbladder removed, and for three weeks after the surgery, still had all the other side effects. I decided to stop taking the Dexilant after discussing this with my pharmacist, and since then, the watery stools have subsided and the nausea has almost gone. I wouldn't recommend Dexilant to my worst enemy!"

• KyK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2016

For GERD "I was prescribed this for GERD caused by gastroparesis. After 1 week, I developed severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, gas, and vomiting. I also felt short of breath, anxious, and dizzy. I stopped this medicine and will never take it again. I would not recommend this medicine to anyone, ever. Wish I could give it a 0."

• Dua...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2016

For GERD "Started 2 weeks ago with this Dexilant. Ever since then, my symptoms got worse: dizzy, stomach and lower back pain, hard to swallow food, passing gas, and burping a lot more. Would not recommend this drug to my enemy. If I knew what this drug did for me that made it worse, I would not have taken it. Worst drug on the market, and they want $300.00 for a month for this pill. NO WAY. Not me. No wonder why my insurance would not cover it. Believe me, if you are taking it and feel more sick than you did, STOP TAKING IT. Within a few days, when the drug gets out of your system, you will feel better, and you will not have to see a doctor or keep going to the hospital, and they find nothing wrong with you."

• Kim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2020

For Erosive Esophagitis "I have terrible pain between my shoulder blades and my chest. I had my gallbladder removed a year ago, but still feel those same symptoms. With a recent scope, the doctor said I have a very inflamed stomach, took two biopsies (results still unknown), and then prescribed Dexilant 60 mg once per day. They make me very sick and dizzy feeling. I did, however, feel less swelling pain, so I continued to struggle through taking them during week one. The dizziness has not stopped, so since last night, I will take it before bed. I'm not sure if the dosage is too high. I am very tiny, so perhaps it's too strong for me, but they come in capsules, so I do not know how I could take half a dose, like someone here said they do."

• 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."

• GER...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2021

For GERD "This stuff started working for my acid reflux within a day. I’ve been taking Prevacid for years, but it stopped working as efficiently, unfortunately, so I was switched to Dexilant. Unfortunately, though, I believe I’m allergic. I took it for 2 days and felt a bit dizzy during the day, which I assume is a normal side effect, but both nights I took it, my throat got tight and my face went numb. Works good for GERD, but it’s not for me."