Prevacid User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

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

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

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

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."

• rog...
• February 22, 2022

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."

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

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?"

• dr5...
• December 4, 2009

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."

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

For GERD "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."

• Bra...
• June 30, 2014

For Barrett's Esophagus "Stopped the symptoms (heartburn and reflux) immediately and completely. No side effects. For me, a wonder pill."

• kod...
• November 27, 2015

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

• hen...
• June 10, 2013

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."

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

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."

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

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!"

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

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."

• Nan...
• October 26, 2014

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

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

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

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

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

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."

• nan...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 25, 2016

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."

• Anonymous
• July 13, 2011

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

• 13...
• April 7, 2009

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."

• nan...
• April 7, 2011

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

• Gra...
• May 29, 2009

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

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."

• Anonymous
• October 8, 2009

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

• roo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 5, 2013

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."