Lansoprazole for GERD User Reviews (Page 4)
Brand names: Prevacid, Prevacid 24HR, Prevacid SoluTab, Prevacid OTC
Reviews for Lansoprazole
- hen...
- June 10, 2013
Lansoprazole "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."
- Lui...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 2, 2013
Lansoprazole "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!"
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- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 8, 2016
Lansoprazole "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
"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?"
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- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- January 2, 2016
Lansoprazole "I have used Prevacid before, and it does work well."
- Anonymous
- July 13, 2011
Lansoprazole "I have had GERD for many years and have tried everything. Prevacid works the best. I take 30 mg a day."
- nan...
- April 7, 2011
Lansoprazole "This literally lets me exercise and drink coffee without acid reflux happening."
- Gra...
- May 29, 2009
Lansoprazole "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 "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."
- Guf...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- May 16, 2020
"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."
- Anonymous
- October 8, 2009
Lansoprazole "The only drug that has worked for my GERD."
- win...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- January 3, 2013
"I've been on lansoprazole for over a year and find it just isn't working (I take 30 mg)."
- nic...
- November 13, 2008
Lansoprazole "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."
- Anonymous
- March 2, 2008
Lansoprazole "I have just started taking Prevacid, and after years of suffering, my heartburn has now been relieved."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 17, 2022
"Causes horrible headaches. Helps reflux but not worth it. Had to call out of work because side effects lasted so long."
- Ayr...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- April 2, 2013
Lansoprazole "Taken daily, but still have breakthrough GERD."
- can...
- October 1, 2008
Lansoprazole "Tried almost everything. Prevacid is the only thing that works for me. Works well."
- Mul...
- January 6, 2017
Lansoprazole "Insurance company kept trying to get me to try the generic. The mail order pharmacy sent the SoluTab - did not work at all."
- fir...
- October 16, 2009
Lansoprazole "I take Prevacid every day. It helps me a lot. Before, I couldn't even get out of my house, now I can do things I love."
- Bel...
- May 2, 2016
"Going to the bathroom 4 times a day to unload."
- Anonymous
- February 17, 2009
Lansoprazole "Still have the occasional heartburn, but overall I love it."
- Anonymous
- June 22, 2020
Lansoprazole "My insurance company would not cover the Prevacid SoluTabs, but after a long time searching, I found that Walgreens carries the generic SoluTabs OTC."
- Cap...
- May 19, 2017
"Tried to alternate with Nexium and lansoprazole on 14-day intervals. Nearing halfway point with lansoprazole, GERD was returning."
- ste...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- March 3, 2021
"Excellent. Wouldn't be without it. I take 30 mg once before bed. Reflux symptoms, like a piece of bread stuck in my throat and a hoarse voice, have gone. No more burping."
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Lansoprazole "Prevacid has worked great for me, the other ones do not help, so I stick to Prevacid only."