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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- 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."
- 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."
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Frequently asked questions
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- 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!"
- 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."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- the...
- 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."
- 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?"
- 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."
- Sho...
- October 27, 2015
Lansoprazole for Stomach Ulcer "I take Prevacid twice a day, and never have a problem."
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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."
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- 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."
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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."
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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."
- 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."
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- April 7, 2011
Lansoprazole for GERD "This literally lets me exercise and drink coffee without acid reflux happening."
- 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."
- 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."
- 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."
- roo...
- 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."
- Anonymous
- October 8, 2009
Lansoprazole for GERD "The only drug that has worked for my GERD."
- Anonymous
- January 24, 2009
Lansoprazole for Erosive Esophagitis "Expensive, but really helps with little or no side effects."
- 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."
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- 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)."
- 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."
- 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."
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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."