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Lansoprazole User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Brand names: Prevacid, Prevacid 24HR, Prevacid SoluTab, Prevacid OTC

Lansoprazole has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 144 reviews on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 24% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Lansoprazole

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  • hen...
  • June 10, 2013

Lansoprazole for GERD "Took first pill yesterday, later on that day, I started feeling lightheaded and dizzy, and by evening, headachy. This morning, I looked at this site and saw that dizziness was one of the side effects."

4 / 10
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  • fun...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • September 29, 2015

Lansoprazole for Erosive Esophagitis "I have had GERD with a hiatal hernia for a lot of years. Prevacid is the only thing that has truly helped me."

10 / 10
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  • shu...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • January 21, 2025

For Hiatal Hernia "Been on Prevacid 30 mg for hiatal hernia for 27 years and no side effects at all. Doctor told me I would be on it for life...he was right."

10 / 10
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  • Lui...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 2, 2013

Lansoprazole for GERD "I have suffered from frequent, strong heartburn for the last 30 years. I purchased the 14-caps treatment and amazingly got well after the first take. 100% recommended!"

10 / 10
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  • Ben...
  • November 3, 2021

For Gastritis/Duodenitis "After taking the medication, 1 pc 30 mg. My wrist and feet are swollen, can't walk anymore. Also, sharp pain around my heart."

1 / 10
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  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • February 8, 2016

Lansoprazole for GERD "I have tried this in the past, and it works so much better than others I have tried. Now when I do use it, I can eat my lemons, LOL."

10 / 10
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  • Dor...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • October 16, 2019

For GERD "I suffered with acid reflux, pains, and sickness for a while. Took lansoprazole for a time. I have been great, but now suddenly I have had three attacks in the last week. Any idea why?"

10 / 10
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  • Nan...
  • October 26, 2014

Lansoprazole for Barrett's Esophagus "Worked like a charm, stopped the nighttime pain and burning. Unfortunately, my insurance company no longer covers it."

10 / 10
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  • Sho...
  • October 27, 2015

Lansoprazole for Stomach Ulcer "I take Prevacid twice a day, and never have a problem."

10 / 10
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  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 2, 2016

Lansoprazole for GERD "I have used Prevacid before, and it does work well."

10 / 10
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  • ext...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • October 29, 2014

Lansoprazole for Erosive Esophagitis "This is the only thing that works for me, have tried Nexium, Prilosec, and countless other stomach medications. Always go back to Prevacid."

10 / 10
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  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • February 25, 2016

Lansoprazole for Stomach Ulcer "I have had no side effects after 14 years. In the past 4 years, I slowly cut back to 4 15 mgs a week. Now I can eat or drink anything I like."

10 / 10
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  • April 7, 2009

Lansoprazole for Stomach Ulcer "When I take this medicine, it makes my stomach feel worse. I don't know if it's just me or the medicine."

3 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • July 13, 2011

Lansoprazole for GERD "I have had GERD for many years and have tried everything. Prevacid works the best. I take 30 mg a day."

10 / 10
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  • nan...
  • April 7, 2011

Lansoprazole for GERD "This literally lets me exercise and drink coffee without acid reflux happening."

10 / 10
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  • Guf...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • May 16, 2020

For GERD "These lansoprazole tablets have been great. I use to wake up after eating tomato-based products due to acid shooting up from my stomach. But since taking this med, it hasn't happened since."

9 / 10
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  • Gra...
  • May 29, 2009

Lansoprazole for GERD "I've used Prevacid for years, then my prescription insurance had my doctor change me to Nexium. My problems came back."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • May 13, 2009

Lansoprazole for GERD "I used Prevacid for 8 weeks for a new symptomatic phase of GERD. Worked when I was taking 2 pills a day. When I cut down to 1 pill a day, some symptoms of GERD came back."

5 / 10
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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 5, 2013

Lansoprazole for NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulcer "I took Prevacid to treat a gastric ulcer I had when I took an NSAID for my back pain. It worked well for me."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • October 8, 2009

Lansoprazole for GERD "The only drug that has worked for my GERD."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • January 24, 2009

Lansoprazole for Erosive Esophagitis "Expensive, but really helps with little or no side effects."

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  • Lee...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 7, 2018

For Gastritis/Duodenitis "These meds are helpful with heartburn and reflux, but not for stomach inflammation and cramping pain."

1 / 10
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  • win...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 3, 2013

For GERD "I've been on lansoprazole for over a year and find it just isn't working (I take 30 mg)."

4 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • March 5, 2008

Lansoprazole for Stomach Ulcer "I don't know if it helped my condition, but it gave me a mild headache 24/7. That was not an acceptable side effect for me."

4 / 10
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  • nic...
  • November 13, 2008

Lansoprazole for GERD "I have suffered from erosive esophagitis and GERD for over 5 years. After the use of numerous medications, Prevacid has worked the longest and most consistently with control of diet."

10 / 10
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