Prevacid for GERD User Reviews (Page 2)

• rog...
• February 22, 2022

"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."

• Bur...
• February 18, 2009

"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."

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

"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?"

• dr5...
• December 4, 2009

"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."

• Aly...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 4, 2023

"This medication worked great for me for a very long time, with the only downside being that the dose had to be increased every few years. I’ll preface this by saying I am a survivor of childhood cancer, and I was first put on Prevacid during chemotherapy at age 8. I took the FasTabs because I can’t swallow pills, and I will say, by a landslide, it’s the best-tasting medication I’ve ever been prescribed. Incredibly easy to use. Zero side effects for me. Only downside was insurance wouldn’t cover the FasTab, and capsules didn’t work for me. Truly a great medicine that I was on up until three weeks ago. I took the highest dose (30 mg twice a day) for I want to say the last 5-ish years, but after I experienced a severe allergic reaction to another medication, the Prevacid suddenly stopped working. I’m currently in the process of trying to find another medication or a permanent fix for my reflux, and I miss Prevacid."

• kod...
• November 27, 2015

"Prevacid has worked great for me, the other ones do not help, so I stick to Prevacid only."

• hen...
• June 10, 2013

"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

"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!"

• the...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 8, 2016

"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."

• the...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 2, 2016

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

• Anonymous
• July 13, 2011

"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

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

• Gra...
• May 29, 2009

"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

"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."

• Anonymous
• October 8, 2009

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

• nic...
• November 13, 2008

"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

"I have just started taking Prevacid, and after years of suffering, my heartburn has now been relieved."

• can...
• October 1, 2008

"Tried almost everything. Prevacid is the only thing that works for me. Works well."

• fir...
• October 16, 2009

"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."

• Anonymous
• February 17, 2009

"Still have the occasional heartburn, but overall I love it."