Lansoprazole User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Jasper
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 1, 2021

Prevacid (lansoprazole) for GERD "Do not start on Prevacid or any PPI. They work fine but if you develop serious side effects as I have you are stuck taking them because they are almost impossible to get off of. The rebound pain and heartburn are even worse than the serious side effects. You then suffer from both problems at the same time. These pills suck the very life out of you. Use Pepcid or Tagamet. Stay away from these."

• PugMom
• November 5, 2020

Prevacid (lansoprazole) for GERD "I have been taking Prevacid for 28 years. I’ve tried to stop taking this medication so many times and the heartburn/reflux comes back with a vengeance. I went to a top notch gastroenterologist and he said he needed to test the ph of my esophagus/stomach. I had to stop taking Prevacid seven days before procedure. Without it, I felt like I was having a heart attack. I have broken both my ankles and shoulder and I wasn’t really doing anything! I have numerous health problems that I believe stemmed from this drug that was prescribed when I was in the hospital from a major asthma attack. It kept the heartburn/reflux at bay and didn’t exacerbate the asthma (wheezing and coughing). I never had a gastroenterologist care or seem concerned every time I said I need to get off of this medication until the one I’m seeing!"

• Markos
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 8, 2017

For GERD "Just want to share my story, for years I was suffering from heart palpitations and didn't understand why I had this , why do I need to feel my heart is beating. This feeling really bothered me so I checked with my Doctor and I did some heart checks EKG, exercise stress test, Echocardiography. But all the checks and test were Ok. So my doctor told me it could me my stomach that doing all this I didn't believe him, I though how come this can happen from my stomach , anyway I started to take on a daily basis this drug and after ~3 weeks, I noticed I'm not feeling my heart beating anymore (heart palpitations) , I have to mention that I didn't have any feeling of heartburn or reflux, this was just silent GERD. Today I'm still taking the drug and can't miss one."

• Hana...
• February 11, 2017

Prevacid (lansoprazole) for GERD "After several months of taking prevacid, if I don't take it for a day, my symptoms now are 10 times worse than they used to be before I started taking it. Not only that, but the doctor has told me that if I continue to take prevacid I will most likely develop osteoporosis (I am only 18 years old). Overall, after taking this medicine for about half a year, my only choice is to continue taking it, but risk being deficient in some essential nutrients and develop osteoporosis, or stop talking it and experience burning pain and reflux every day, and continue to damage my esophagus."

• daveo
• November 2, 2011

Prevacid (lansoprazole) for GERD "I've been taking Prevacid for over 10 years, 1 in the morning, that's it. I've had acid reflux since I was 13 years old, used to keep bottles of tums in my car, my night stand, my pocket. I suffered for years. Not anymore. I'm 53, I eat drink whatever I want, hardly ever get indigestion anymore. Sure works for me."

• Jilly
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2020

For GERD "I've used lansoprazole for 9 weeks. It worked fantastically but now I think its lowered stomach acid too much. I have told my dr I will stop taking as of tomorrow as I took today one and only take if/when symptoms reacurr. It has giving me stomach ache and loose morning movements plus I've lost a bit of weight that I can't afford to"

• Mmano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2020

For GERD "I was on omeprazole and it didn't agree with me. I have never been so ill since I started this it gave me constipation, I ended up getting taking to hospital due to nausea, breathlessness, and constipation. Never again."

• treke
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2015

Prevacid (lansoprazole) for GERD "I was told by MD that I probably have a hiatal hernia that is causing G.E.R.D. He prescribed an RX. When I went to pharmacy & it was too expensive, pharmacist suggested I try an over-the-counter one. I read all the labels of ingredients on Prevacid, Prilosec, etc. I chose Prevacid because of it's ingredients. I have been VERY happy with it! It works well!"

• Shyeer
• January 10, 2017

For GERD "I suffered from extreme bloating and gas starting thanksgiving 2016 and still am dealing with my gerds condition to this day 10 January 2017 My gastro Dr recommended prilosec one time a day but it was to strong and made me have an uneasy feeling in my stomach so he switched me to prevacid and it was great for the first week in a half but then starting causing me to burp excessively after that and I had a hard time digesting my food. I think it eliminated to much of my stomach acid hence, I had a hard time breaking down food And I stopped taking prevacid cause it harmed me more than helped Me in the end. Is there anything that will help me? It seems like antacids work against me:/ Don't no what to do Cause now I'm so sensitive eating food "

• Elz
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 17, 2021

For Hiatal Hernia "I have been taken Lansoprazole 15mg for more than a year now because I was getting a lot of acid reflux which was causing awful stomach pains and vomiting which would go on all through the night and made me lose a lot of weight too. I went to emergency and had loads of different tests to see why this was happening and they said I had a case of Hiatal Hernia. Well, since I have been taking it it has got better, but I have been getting a lot of flare ups stomach pains/ vomiting on odd days again!! So feeling fed up with it all to be honest and its wearing me down..wondering if anybody else has been like me is 15mg enough? Do you think I should have a higher dosage? I'm to frightened to eat anything and if I do eat I am always thinking will I be poorly in a few hours!!"

• Shy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2020

For GERD "Was switched to Lansoprazole from Pantoprazole (10+ yrs) near 2 weeks ago due to the fact the pantoprazole wasn't helping and I was taking up to 155mg per day. Since beginning the Lansoprazole though I'm not noticing any improvement whatsoever. I am finding though I'm feeling ill and back and forth to the washroom. Hasn't helped with the fact I have difficulty swallowing and constantly feel like something is stuck in my throat. Just learned the 2 of my medications (this and another) have major interaction with each other. Want to stop taking this."

• TWANG
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 8, 2019

For GERD "My father had acid reflux problems, and at least one of my brothers. I've been on prevacid/lansoprazole for many years. Over a decade. If I quit, it comes back as upper GI pain, as always. I just NOW learned that you should reduce the dose before you quit. I have had no help from any Dr. concerning how long I should be on this. Or anything further. It works, and I can swallow, something I had serious problems with and was worried about damage. But I still worry about having been on it so long. And I still worry about continuing."

• Shere...
• October 12, 2015

Prevacid (lansoprazole) for GERD "I have used Prevacid before and it does work well. Years ago, a doctor told me that they wanted to put a scope down my throat. I am not really in to that idea so it has not been done. I do not use this often due to the price increase but I would recommend it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2019

For GERD "I suffer from chest pains on and off constantly making me worry I just started these capsules for GERD yesterday they worked great made my stomach feel a little weird but they worked a treat only thing is they didn’t remove the chest pains that the doctor said it possibly would , any advice on those would be great"

• Gilly
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2018

For GERD "Was prescribed this for GERD, within 3 days of taking I developed a purply rash on my lower legs and ankles,My doctor changed it to Omeprazole which caused me to have stomach pains and wind, was then changed to Ranitidine which I have been taking for just over a week but this hasn't sorted out the aches in my side and chest or the acid travelling into my throat, at a loss as to what I can take next"

• ----
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2019

For Gastritis/Duodenitis "I am currently taking lansoprazole to treat gastritis for a second time. The first time, I took the medication for a month which seemed to clear my symptoms. After another flare-up, I am back on lansoprazole. So far so good - the medication has been very effective. I have been suffering from constant bloating and stomach discomfort, and lansoprazole has massively reduced both."

• Anonymous
• August 30, 2009

Prevacid (lansoprazole) for GERD "I have used Prevacid 30mg (lansoprazole) for almost a year now. It works wonders for my acid reflux, except when I'm bad and eat something to trigger it! I have found it works better when not used daily. My Doctor said do not take it every day as the effects will wear off sooner, take it when you need it or on a day you know you will be eating something to trigger your acid reflux. As any other medication the effects of relief will wear off but, when you stagger, you take it. It works all the time."

• Anonymous
• March 5, 2008

Prevacid (lansoprazole) for GERD "I had my gallbladder removed about 10 years ago due to an infection (not gall stones). Of all of the heartburn medications I have taken and been prescribed (Nexium, Prilosec, Zantac) only prevacid seems to give me relief."

• Laney
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2019

For Hiatal Hernia "I've been on lansoprazole for 5 months been diagnosed with hitnal hernia sliding one very small and acid reflux but got very bad side effects dizzness tingling feeling all over body went back to docs they reduced my dosage from 30mg to 15mgs. The side effects were going away but having flare ups so decide to ho back to 30mgs just to see doc but side effects coming back at end of my tether doc says there going to try me on ranitidine anyone tried that xxx"

• 14and...
• August 2, 2011

For GERD "It works wonders for the heartburn, but I can't handle the side effects, I have awful diarrhea, vomiting, weight gain, headaches, nausea, stomach aches. It's not the normal side effects, but I haven't had any heartburn. I'm probably in that >1% that has bad side effects."

• Muldune
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 6, 2017

Prevacid (lansoprazole) for GERD "I have tried several medications for GERD. Did not work. When I go in to the hospital, I have to have my doctor order that I can bring in my generic Prevacid because they do not carry Prevacid in their pharmacy and the one they give me doesn't work. I take 30mg 2x daily. Have had no side effects. But now my new insurance requires me to get an exception to be able to take 2 per day."

• Kilda...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 5, 2021

Prevacid (lansoprazole) for NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulcer "I started Prevacid because I needed something to coat my stomach while I took NSAIDs for back pain, costochondritis and a slipped rib after I had my daughter (I’m small and she was born big and took a toll on my body - had her when I was 40). It worked for taming the heartburn and indigestion, but caused HORRIBLE constipation. I weaned off it and constipation disappeared and I had normal bowel movements almost immediately. But the acid rebound was AWFUL AWFUL AWFUL. I have been taking Pepcid and Tums as needed, but they are very short term solutions. I also have had some weird brain fog/lightheadedness, nausea, headaches, fatigue. I wouldn’t recommend this. It wasn’t worth it in my opinion."

• Dino...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 5, 2023

Prevacid (lansoprazole) for GERD "I have used all of them off and on for 20 years. They all work (PPIs), so experiment and see what you like. I like Prevacid and Nex. The best way to get rid of your GERD is to modify your eating habits. Really. Lose some weight, eat a vegetable or some fruit now and then. Changing food habits will do more than all the drugs. I cut back on coffee, liquor, and wine. I am thrilled when I can get down one PPI every 3 days or so. That can happen for you. If we could all sleep standing up, we would never have problems. Side effects they don't mention: Anxiety, chest pains. And the purple will give you looser stools after a while."

• MrsDo...
• February 26, 2010

Prevacid (lansoprazole) for GERD "It's the best medication for my acid reflux, chronic heartburn. Two capsules and I no longer wake at night with painful heartburn. I can continue to enjoy my normal (somewhat spicy) foods without suffering afterwards. Please note - the instructions tell you not to take it for more than 14 days. Then take a break of nearly 4 months before starting another course. The over the counter Prevacid is NOT for daily use ad infinitum. If it doesn't help, then you need to see a doctor!!"

• VincciW
• November 21, 2016

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "Initially prescribed Lansoprazole 30mg due to acid reflux. I took it for 3 days with side effects (diarhorroea, dry mouth and stomach pain), so I called my doctor and found out I had H Pylori. I had to continue taking Lanso. with Clarithromycin and amoxicillin for 7days (known as triple therapy). Honestly after taking the triple therapy, I began to have withdrawal symptoms. For some strange reason, I used to be really hungry when being on the medication. Not anymore. Dr. recommends I continue taking Lanso. 30mg once a day after the triple therapy until I "feel better really". I've been on Lans. for 4 days now after the therapy and I'm still experiencing sour, foul taste in the mouth, gassy bubbling in my digestive tract.. no hunger."