Lansoprazole User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• KKo...
• June 6, 2008

Lansoprazole for GERD "I got immediate improvement switching from omeprazole 20 mg and 40 mg to Prevacid 30 mg for my long-term struggle with severe acid reflux. I still occasionally supplement with a Pepcid Complete at bedtime, but overall I'm much better."

• 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. The only thing is they didn’t remove the chest pains that the doctor said it possibly would. Any advice on those would be great."

• Lan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2019

For Hiatal Hernia "I've been on lansoprazole for 5 months, been diagnosed with hiatal hernia, a sliding one, very small, and acid reflux. But got very bad side effects: dizziness, tingling feeling all over body. Went back to docs, they reduced my dosage from 30 mg to 15 mg. The side effects were going away, but having flare-ups, so decided to go back to 30 mg just to see doc, but side effects are coming back. At the end of my tether, doc says they're going to try me on ranitidine. Anyone tried that?"

• Vin...
• November 21, 2016

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "Initially prescribed Lansoprazole 30 mg due to acid reflux. I took it for 3 days with side effects (diarrhea, 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 7 days (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 30 mg 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 a sour, foul taste in the mouth, gassy bubbling in my digestive tract... no hunger."

• Mrs...
• February 26, 2010

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!!"

• Pab...
• February 19, 2018

For Erosive Esophagitis "Lansoprazole has eliminated pain from gastritis for 6 years. Downsides are that I become anemic due to reduced ability to absorb B vitamins from food. Taking sublingual B complex vitamins (1 mg x twice daily) has raised my energy level considerably."

• Mul...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 6, 2017

Lansoprazole for GERD "I have tried several medications for GERD. Did not work. When I go into 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 30 mg 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."

• Mia...
• September 1, 2008

Lansoprazole for GERD "I started using Prevacid after several months (actually years) of a condition of acid reflux getting increasingly worse. Tums just wasn't working anymore, and I was crossing more and more foods off the list of what I could eat without getting severe heartburn. After several kinds of tests at a specialist, I was prescribed Prevacid. I couldn't believe how quickly and permanently my heartburn went away. I could even eat onions. There was one side effect though - frequent diarrhea for about the first six months - it really became kind of a regular thing, but seriously, it was better than the awful heartburn. After the first six months, it went away and never returned."

• Bur...
• February 18, 2009

Lansoprazole for GERD "I've taken Prevacid for over a year now. The first 6 months or so were amazing, almost completely heartburn-free. Now, it's almost like I'm taking nothing at all. I think I need to switch to something different. Worked great for a while, though."

• pen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2021

For Stomach Ulcer "I did not have high stomach acid, but I was vomiting blood, and after 3 weeks, was bedridden from this drug. Joint pains started in the femur and spread to joints, broken bones, confusion, burning pain, and took ages before I could walk with muscle activity at all. It is well known, and the facial rash was misdiagnosed as rosacea. I used to walk 30 miles a week. These side effects are in the leaflet; I did not have them all. I am now looking at complementary medicine as there is no recourse from pharmaceutical companies. Pharmacologists will not blame the drug but treat side effects with more. I am getting better, but until there is a test for low stomach acid, this will continue."

• Cap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2021

For GERD "I had been taking esomeprazole for chronic GERD treatment but had started to notice a 'tolerance' building up. I had switched from omeprazole to esomeprazole without any drama whatsoever, so I figured I could go ahead and make the change to lansoprazole the same way. Long story short ... I could not! A couple of weeks into the medication swap, I started noticing a 'fluttery' feeling in my chest, and only then did I read that irregular heartbeat is a fairly common side effect of this PPI. Let this be a lesson to everyone as it was to me ... even OTC medications have potentially significant differences that could be potentially dangerous."

• Gil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 17, 2021

For GERD "I've been on and off lansoprazole for 2 years. Mine is on repeat prescription, but I find after 2 weeks I have to stop it. My heart rate goes up, upper back aches. I restart it if symptoms come back. I'm also celiac, with histamine level issues and sulfite sensitivity. Lansoprazole has high levels of sulfites, so if I eat food that's high in them, it starts to overload the body. Once it has returned to normal, I restart and adjust my diet as best I can. Please note GERD, histamine, and sulfite issues are a common issue with celiac. The medication itself works really well for GERD."

• Mac...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 8, 2022

For GERD "I was on this medication, lansoprazole, for over 20 years. It worked very well for many years, I did not have GERD symptoms. I am now 63 years old, and for the last few years, I have had trouble digesting food. I had to have my gallbladder removed a few years ago, and I believe this was due to the fact I was taking this medication. This stops acid production, and you need hydrochloric acid in your stomach to digest your food properly. I have read a great deal of information on this and have watched several YouTube videos from doctors on this. I started taking apple cider vinegar at about 2 Tbsp. in a small glass of water before each meal and weaned myself off the lansoprazole a little at a time. It took me 6 months to totally stop taking it. I kept using the ACV before every meal. I also started taking Betaine HCl to increase my acid level. I have to take 3 of the 648 mg capsules and the ACV before every meal. I am now going into my 4th month, and I can eat anything with no GERD."

• Ren...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2017

Lansoprazole for GERD "I've had extremely bad heartburn for several years. While I don't experience reflux, the chest pain and throat/sinus pain are all-consuming. I can no longer tolerate this pain. I've been on a diet of mostly rice, applesauce, oatmeal, lean protein, and an occasional veggie. Everything, including water, gives me heartburn all day/every day. It appears I have nutcracker esophagus or esophageal spasms. Two weeks ago, I received an esophageal Botox injection, which is meant to relax the esophagus and thus reduce spasms. I've experienced no relief. I had this same procedure six months ago and enjoyed nearly three months heartburn-free! I believe it failed this time. I tried Prevacid 15 mg OTC and experienced 25% improvement. Suggestions?"

• Cam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2021

For GERD "It's okay for acid reflux that (no doctor has termed it for me) has no specific cause other than long-term dietary intake of alcohol and spicy foods and the like. Not quite the same as Rennies, where it's an instant neutralization of stomach acid, but it feels like it controls it and lasts for quite a while. Side effects to report are: it feels like, and I know this will sound odd, but the acid, instead of being neutralized, almost finds its way into my muscles, not sure about the medical name for this. The other, disturbing one is erectile dysfunction, which, just my luck, I get temporarily with just about any medication I try, even if it's in the 'very rare' category for side effects. Thought it was only in my head after trying it, but no, seems like it can happen, maybe I'll have to switch to a different one."

• rog...
• February 22, 2022

Lansoprazole for GERD "I took the 2nd dose of Prevacid. It caused the sudden onset of extreme nausea and vomiting 2.5 hours after taking it. Maybe I should have taken it on a full stomach. All I know is that it made me horrendously ill, necessitating a visit to a local ER for hydration and Zofran."

• GP ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 3, 2020

Lansoprazole for GERD "With gastroparesis, I am unable to ingest most medications, including normal heartburn tablets. Prevacid SoluTabs are a game-changer for someone in my condition. Since my insurance stopped covering this medicine, we have not been able to find any other medication that works at all, let alone as effectively as Prevacid SoluTabs, and that includes Protonix powders. I am very grateful for the conception and creation of this medication and how much of a difference it made in my life until I couldn't acquire it anymore."

• Paw...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 25, 2019

For GERD "I have been using this product, lansoprazole, for years, and it works for my GERD. Shame that now my preferred pharmacy can’t seem to get it in, and it’s frustrating. One brand they keep trying to push makes me sick, instead of helping my condition, it makes it worse. Now we have to order from another manufacturer, and I am skeptical and upset that I keep having this issue for the last year or two."

• jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 20, 2019

For GERD "I was put on this for two weeks along with a low FODMAP diet to help with restarting my body. I had very bad heartburn and pain in my back, but since taking it on Friday after seeing my doc, it has gone. I would try home remedies before taking any drug, and I did. I guess it was stronger than I thought. The only side effect this morning is a small amount of chesty cough. Otherwise, I am fine."

• hug...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2015

For Erosive Esophagitis "Simply, I had severe stomach pain, often unbearable. I was always tired. Due to my fear of doctors, I did not seek medical help for approximately a year. Went to see doc, she gave me these capsules, and I have my life back. No more pain and full of energy. I'm me again. Would recommend to anyone."

• dr5...
• December 4, 2009

Lansoprazole for GERD "My doctor gave me a sample of Prevacid for chronic indigestion, and one pill taken at bedtime gave me the hives by the next morning. Never having had the hives, I was freaked and called the doctor immediately. I was then given Prilosec and have been 96.6% trouble-free since then, switching to Prilosec OTC, which was half the price of the prescription."

• Jay...
• June 12, 2022

For GERD "Okay, about 3 years back, I had taken Lansoloc around 5 pm when I just finished work. By 6:30 pm, I started to itch all over, broke out in hives, and my voice went soft. I was like whispering and talking, my heart was racing! Had to go to the ER. I couldn't figure out what caused the allergic reaction, as I did have something to eat just before the attack. I had taken Lansoloc several times before. Then one day again, when I took Lansoloc, I had a similar experience. Then I realized that I'm allergic to Lansoloc. Just last week, I took a capsule for GERD called Adco Roznal, and once again, I ended up in the ER. I started to wheeze, my BP went up, and itching uncontrollably, I had an anaphylaxis attack. It was so scary! Why am I allergic to these capsules when I used to be fine taking them? Now it no longer agrees with me."

• N L...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2021

For GERD "I've been taking these for a week and I'm supposed to do for 2 months and 3 weeks more, but there is no way I can do that. It has given me awful side effects and somehow made the reflux worse in just a week, and I'm not sticking around to find out how it's going to be in one more. I have to note that the plain omeprazole and esomeprazole I was taking before this gave me one to zero side effects. Do not take this med unless it's a last resort."

• Gra...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 18, 2018

For Erosive Esophagitis "I have been taking lansoprazole 30 mg twice a day for a little over a year, getting great relief for my erosive esophagitis and GERD. My pharmacist switched to this manufacturer, and it did not work as well as the other manufacturer. Therefore, I am taking this plus filling in with Pepcid at least once a day. I am now looking for another pharmacy so I can go back to the other manufacturer's product. Very disappointing."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2022

For GERD "I have been taking Gaviscon for a few months now, and I’m experiencing really bad heartburn. Well, I say that it’s like a burning in the throat and chest. I keep wondering why the doctor gave me lansoprazole, so I started to take them. I feel okay. I only take them when needed, but I find if I don’t, my acid is more effective. I feel like it’s burning that bad I feel sick. I’m constantly having it, even if I eat certain foods or drink anything. Whatever I do, it’s there. I’m scared that means I'll get stomach cancer if I take it for a long period of time, so I’m going to speak to my GP to see if they can suggest something else. I wouldn’t advise this medication if you’re worried, as I have bad anxiety and depression, so it makes it ten times worse for me. I was told not to keep taking them as it can cause risks of stomach cancer by the doctor. But I will say I do take it at night, as I suffer more lately at night. Lansoprazole does work but just worries you why doctors give this."