Dexilant User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• SCF...
• June 28, 2016

For GERD "I've had severe acid reflux for 15 years. Tried every PPI out there. Several years ago, I was prescribed Dexilant 60 mg once daily. I thought it worked very well. Then, adverse effects came in, such as leg, hand, and feet cramping. I developed headaches, and my magnesium level is at 0.5, critical at this point. I was hospitalized two days ago with severe muscle cramps in my back. Thought it was kidney stones. I have not been able to move freely, and my quality of life has changed dramatically. I have been prescribed Valium 40 mg a day to be able to sleep and move around. If someone had told me that this drug would cause these effects in the future, I PROMISE you I would never have taken it to start. There is a dependency issue too."

• Anonymous
• August 22, 2010

For Erosive Esophagitis "I was given a sample, and within two days, the symptoms cleared up. Insurance denied giving me a full prescription, so I had to go with Protonix. Within three days of taking the Protonix, all symptoms returned. I don't know what the difference is, but Dexilant works."

• bar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2012

For Erosive Esophagitis "For 10 years, I have had heartburn, which I was self-treating with anything I could find (not good). Five years ago, I saw a doctor and was prescribed every medicine on the market. The latest was Prilosec, which I have been taking for 2 years and was helping, but the past year the dosages kept going up and the medicine no longer worked. I was literally drinking massive amounts of Maalox each day. The chest pains, coughing, hoarseness, and heartburn are so bad that I can't stand it. I will be having reflux surgery on November 15th, but my GI doctor prescribed Dexilant and told me to give it a try. Dexilant is the miracle I was waiting for. It produced a bronchial cough, but I was willing to put up with that. I still need surgery but highly recommend Dexilant."

• Anonymous
• December 20, 2011

For GERD "I have been taking Dexilant for almost a year now, and although it helps with my heartburn, I have gained weight. I am tired a lot. I have now developed sinus problems, and I am getting a lot of headaches. I am not sure if any of these are noted side effects, but this is what is happening to me."

• ria...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2017

For GERD "I had an endoscopy. Thank goodness it's not an ulcer or H. pylori. Since diagnosed with mild gastritis, but then the doctor gave me Dexilant, domperidone, and Gaviscon. It's compulsory to take Dexilant every day for 2 weeks, but then I had nausea all day, diarrhea 3-4 times a day, my body getting weak and no appetite. It's getting worse in the office due to the side effect. After 10 days, I stopped. I could not take it anymore, although the nurse asked me to continue it. The day after, I could eat without having nausea anymore. I don't even need to go to the bathroom every time every day. If you experience the same thing as me, STOP it because your body has rejected it and caused weakness, body aches and cramps, nausea, diarrhea. Trust me."

• Pin...
• June 29, 2016

For GERD "My experience has been better than my preexisting condition. I was prescribed a 25-day dose of Dexilant in order to treat some possible ulcers and gastritis in my intestines. I was having severe abdominal pain. A week in, the medicine had treated the pain quite effectively. I only get mild cramping now and then. I have experienced some side effects, including diarrhea, back pain, and a slight irregular heartbeat. However, it has mitigated the stomach pain quite well, and my symptoms seem to be slowly improving. Good for short-term treatment, but I wouldn't recommend long-term treatment (at least for ulcers or gastritis) due to side effects."

• GIr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2014

For GERD "I've been battling heartburn for over a year. I've tried diet changes, homeopathic remedies, OTC medications, you name it. My doctor had me on Protonix (maximum dose) twice a day as well as Pepcid (also max dose) daily, but I wasn't having any relief. I switched to a new GI doctor, and he prescribed Dexilant. Wow! The relief was felt after 2 days on the medication. I have been on it for about a month now, and I've only had 2 episodes of heartburn in that time. Amazing!"

• Gas...
• August 13, 2013

For GERD "I've had issues with GERD for a long time and have jumped between a few different medications. First, I started with over-the-counter medications like Prilosec and worked my way along to Nexium. When that failed me, Dexilant was prescribed. For GERD symptoms, Dexilant has kept things well controlled. I've been on it for almost 2 years now. However, during that time, I've experienced a significant increase in gas and abdominal discomfort. Although I've uncovered lactose intolerance and a mild sensitivity to gluten, I still exhibit symptoms, so I'm starting to suspect that Dexilant may be contributing. If it turns out that reducing my intake of Dexilant is the culprit, I may have to choose between well-controlled GERD or Irritable Bowel Syndrome-like symptoms."

• MHU...
• July 22, 2015

For GERD "My husband has been dealing with severe reflux issues for the past four years due to a low-functioning esophageal sphincter. The acid is free to move about the esophagus when aggravated, most often after eating or sleeping, resulting in severe discomfort upon waking in the morning (bile regurgitation, coughing, etc.). He suffered from an ulcer a couple of years ago due to overactive acid production, and we thought we got that taken care of only for the symptoms to return tenfold. He has been put on every acid blocker you can imagine, none of which worked. We were certain he was going to need an operation until Dexilant was prescribed. It has totally transformed his stomach and his life."

• Bar...
• May 19, 2014

For Barrett's Esophagus "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!"

• jul...
• June 27, 2014

For Erosive Esophagitis "I've been taking Dexilant 60 mg for 10 days now. It was given to me because I felt like something was stuck in my throat... esophagitis. Well, it worked taking care of that problem, thank goodness. After taking it for 5 days, I started getting really tired, then headaches. This week, the headaches got worse, and I couldn't sleep at night. Also, chest, ears, and scalp itching like crazy. Then today, I started having very bad stomach pain. I thought about all these symptoms on the way home from work, and it all added up. I remembered that each evening I took the pill, about 30 minutes later, the itching began, and it was terrible. I didn't take it tonight, so hopefully, the itching, stomach pain, and headache will go away."

• MNa...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 27, 2019

For GERD "7+ years on Dexilant. Love it. No more acid reflux. Took every other RX previously and ended up in the hospital with aspiration pneumonia. Have a huge hiatal hernia. Never happened again because of Dexilant! After today’s doctor visit, I noticed in the summary he changed to generic Dexlansoprazole instead of submitting another prior authorization, but didn’t tell me. I hope it works just as well! Scared."

• Anonymous
• April 19, 2012

For GERD "This was a dream come true...until the diarrhea came. I had zero GERD symptoms for the first time in 14 yrs. It was so disappointing when I developed uncontrollable diarrhea that lasted 22 days. I stopped taking the medication, and it took another week for the symptoms to go away. I gave it a 2-month break, tried it again when I was having a very bad day with my hiatal hernia and GERD. It only took 2 days for the symptoms to come back this time. Really very sad I have to choose between pain and diarrhea."

• Bay...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 20, 2014

For GERD "I tried everything over the counter and prescription with no success until Dexilant. Now I sleep at night and eat normal food. Note: I do take a fiber to help with a bit of constipation. Note: you can get a discount card on the Dexilant website."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 5, 2020

For Barrett's Esophagus "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."

• Sno...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 29, 2017

For GERD "I've taken Dexilant for 3 years and have had excellent results with no real side effects. Before that, I was on Nexium for 8 years, but for some reason it became less effective for me, and I ended up with serious esophagitis (complicated by hiatal hernia). My doctor took me off Nexium, and I tried to survive for about 6 months on OTC antacids and a modified diet. This did not work... I changed gastroenterologists, and the new one prescribed Dexilant. It has worked very well for me ever since. My only issue has been stomach gas, not sure if that is a side effect or not. I also have to limit certain foods like onion, garlic, and similar 'gassy' foods. The GERD is well controlled now, bottom line."

• Anonymous
• January 31, 2011

For GERD "Works great for the heartburn. Received a sample from the doctor and took it for 10 days, no problem till day 9/10. Started with terrible abdominal pain, gas, and diarrhea. Still have diarrhea about an hour after I eat and first thing in the morning. Stopped taking the medicine about 5 days ago. Will have to go back to the Protonix and deal with the breakthrough heartburn. The difference between Protonix and Dexilant is that Dexilant has a short-acting and long-acting medication in it to prevent breakthrough heartburn."

• Hap...
• February 17, 2012

For GERD "23 years of heartburn/acid reflux. Dealt with it during the day, but took Zantac 350 nights a year before bed. Slept on an elevated bed or 8 pillows too. Finally went to a gastro doc, and he gave me samples of Dexilant. I only take one every other day, even though prescribed for daily use. Haven't had one episode of heartburn in 8 weeks now, and I sleep flat. No side effects for me either, except a little weight gain because I can eat late at night!"

• hsm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2014

For Barrett's Esophagus "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."

• Dot...
• May 28, 2013

For GERD "Started taking it about 3 weeks ago. Has done wonders for my reflux. I was waking up in the middle of the night just miserable with the burning in my esophagus and throat, and the taste of the acid. Horrible. The Dexilant has all but stopped that. Have had a couple of days where I can taste the acid, but no pain. Just in the last few days, I have developed intense, burning itching on my arms, inside my ears, and on my scalp. No rash, just random itching. I am hoping and praying it isn't the medication, but at this point, I don't have any other ideas."

• Rag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2017

For GERD "I have severe stomach issues, acid reflux, hiatal hernia, and could not remember a day without indigestion nonstop. Also, just diagnosed with celiac disease. I had an endoscopy and Dr. put me on Dexilant 60 mg per day. After a battle with insurance, went from $360 to $60 with my insurance. I took it and was amazed no more indigestion or acid reflux. I was so happy, but about a week or less into beginning this, I am now hurting all over, especially in my arms, chest, and back. At first, thought I was getting the flu. Nothing helps with pain. Over-the-counter or prescription pain meds...nothing is helping. Was so sick one day last week could not go to work. Been searching online to see if the Dexilant is causing this and wondering how dangerous it might be."

• K2a...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 26, 2015

For GERD "Suffered from heartburn for a couple of decades. Used to treat with regular doses of Tums, Prilosec, and every other over-the-counter acid inhibitor. Nothing worked for more than a day or so. I have been taking Dexilant for 18 months now and have yet to have a single instance of heartburn. It's a fantastic remedy for those regular heartburn sufferers."

• Gra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2019

For GERD "Be careful! Not everyone can take Dexilant, my husband got critical in the ER. First, he started passing blood through stool, then no stool, just passing water, and cramping, became deathly sick before I remembered the doctor had changed his medicine to Dexilant. I don’t think he would have lasted much longer if he stayed on it. He was on it for 21 days, every day he got worse. I stopped all acid reflux medicine and will start him back on Protonix next week. Dexilant was like poison for him. Be careful."

• Sum...
• February 3, 2014

For Erosive Esophagitis "I've had acid reflux for 4 years. My doctor recommended Prilosec, etc. None of the over-the-counter medicines worked. Some mornings, I would wake up with a mouthful of acid. My voice was becoming more hoarse. On some days, I could barely speak and thought I would lose my voice entirely. My latest doc prescribed Dexilant after giving me some free samples. Within a few days, my throat was better. I've been taking it for 1 month and my voice is almost back to normal. So far, I've had no side effects, but will taper off the medicine so I don't get weakened bones due to lower calcium intake. The doc gave me a discount card, and insurance covers all but $20.00."

• Nit...
• February 27, 2012

For GERD "After taking Nexium for a year with little relief, I asked for something better. They were hesitant due to the cost (that's a shame, but true), and after a few samples, I was convinced that it was a miracle and worth the extra money. I have been on it over 6 months now, and my husband hasn't heard me complain once about my stomach, that is."