Comparing Dexilant vs Nexium
| Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) | Nexium (esomeprazole) |
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| Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) | Nexium (esomeprazole) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Barrett's Esophagus, Erosive Esophagitis, GERD. Dexilant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Nexium is an acid-suppressing agent used to treat conditions associated with excessive stomach acid production, such as gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and stomach ulcers. Nexium is available orally... View more |
Related suggestions Erosive Esophagitis
Barrett's Esophagus
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| More about Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) | More about Nexium (esomeprazole) | ||||||||||||||||
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Dexilant has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 207 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
Nexium has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 211 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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Other esomeprazole brands include: Nexium 24HR, Nexium IV | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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2 hours |
1.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 155 drugs are known to interact with Dexilant:
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A total of 214 drugs are known to interact with Nexium:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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January 30, 2009 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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