Dexilant for GERD User Reviews (Page 2)

• Gas...
• August 13, 2013

"I've had issues with GERD for a long time and have jumped between a few different medications. First, I started with over-the-counter medications like Prilosec and worked my way along to Nexium. When that failed me, Dexilant was prescribed. For GERD symptoms, Dexilant has kept things well controlled. I've been on it for almost 2 years now. However, during that time, I've experienced a significant increase in gas and abdominal discomfort. Although I've uncovered lactose intolerance and a mild sensitivity to gluten, I still exhibit symptoms, so I'm starting to suspect that Dexilant may be contributing. If it turns out that reducing my intake of Dexilant is the culprit, I may have to choose between well-controlled GERD or Irritable Bowel Syndrome-like symptoms."

• ria...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2017

"I had an endoscopy. Thank goodness it's not an ulcer or H. pylori. Since diagnosed with mild gastritis, but then the doctor gave me Dexilant, domperidone, and Gaviscon. It's compulsory to take Dexilant every day for 2 weeks, but then I had nausea all day, diarrhea 3-4 times a day, my body getting weak and no appetite. It's getting worse in the office due to the side effect. After 10 days, I stopped. I could not take it anymore, although the nurse asked me to continue it. The day after, I could eat without having nausea anymore. I don't even need to go to the bathroom every time every day. If you experience the same thing as me, STOP it because your body has rejected it and caused weakness, body aches and cramps, nausea, diarrhea. Trust me."

• GIr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2014

"I've been battling heartburn for over a year. I've tried diet changes, homeopathic remedies, OTC medications, you name it. My doctor had me on Protonix (maximum dose) twice a day as well as Pepcid (also max dose) daily, but I wasn't having any relief. I switched to a new GI doctor, and he prescribed Dexilant. Wow! The relief was felt after 2 days on the medication. I have been on it for about a month now, and I've only had 2 episodes of heartburn in that time. Amazing!"

• Anonymous
• December 20, 2011

"I have been taking Dexilant for almost a year now, and although it helps with my heartburn, I have gained weight. I am tired a lot. I have now developed sinus problems, and I am getting a lot of headaches. I am not sure if any of these are noted side effects, but this is what is happening to me."

• Bay...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 20, 2014

"I tried everything over the counter and prescription with no success until Dexilant. Now I sleep at night and eat normal food. Note: I do take a fiber to help with a bit of constipation. Note: you can get a discount card on the Dexilant website."

• Pin...
• June 29, 2016

"My experience has been better than my preexisting condition. I was prescribed a 25-day dose of Dexilant in order to treat some possible ulcers and gastritis in my intestines. I was having severe abdominal pain. A week in, the medicine had treated the pain quite effectively. I only get mild cramping now and then. I have experienced some side effects, including diarrhea, back pain, and a slight irregular heartbeat. However, it has mitigated the stomach pain quite well, and my symptoms seem to be slowly improving. Good for short-term treatment, but I wouldn't recommend long-term treatment (at least for ulcers or gastritis) due to side effects."

• Anonymous
• April 19, 2012

"This was a dream come true...until the diarrhea came. I had zero GERD symptoms for the first time in 14 yrs. It was so disappointing when I developed uncontrollable diarrhea that lasted 22 days. I stopped taking the medication, and it took another week for the symptoms to go away. I gave it a 2-month break, tried it again when I was having a very bad day with my hiatal hernia and GERD. It only took 2 days for the symptoms to come back this time. Really very sad I have to choose between pain and diarrhea."

• MHU...
• July 22, 2015

"My husband has been dealing with severe reflux issues for the past four years due to a low-functioning esophageal sphincter. The acid is free to move about the esophagus when aggravated, most often after eating or sleeping, resulting in severe discomfort upon waking in the morning (bile regurgitation, coughing, etc.). He suffered from an ulcer a couple of years ago due to overactive acid production, and we thought we got that taken care of only for the symptoms to return tenfold. He has been put on every acid blocker you can imagine, none of which worked. We were certain he was going to need an operation until Dexilant was prescribed. It has totally transformed his stomach and his life."

• MNa...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 27, 2019

"7+ years on Dexilant. Love it. No more acid reflux. Took every other RX previously and ended up in the hospital with aspiration pneumonia. Have a huge hiatal hernia. Never happened again because of Dexilant! After today’s doctor visit, I noticed in the summary he changed to generic Dexlansoprazole instead of submitting another prior authorization, but didn’t tell me. I hope it works just as well! Scared."

• Gra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2019

"Be careful! Not everyone can take Dexilant, my husband got critical in the ER. First, he started passing blood through stool, then no stool, just passing water, and cramping, became deathly sick before I remembered the doctor had changed his medicine to Dexilant. I don’t think he would have lasted much longer if he stayed on it. He was on it for 21 days, every day he got worse. I stopped all acid reflux medicine and will start him back on Protonix next week. Dexilant was like poison for him. Be careful."

• Anonymous
• January 31, 2011

"Works great for the heartburn. Received a sample from the doctor and took it for 10 days, no problem till day 9/10. Started with terrible abdominal pain, gas, and diarrhea. Still have diarrhea about an hour after I eat and first thing in the morning. Stopped taking the medicine about 5 days ago. Will have to go back to the Protonix and deal with the breakthrough heartburn. The difference between Protonix and Dexilant is that Dexilant has a short-acting and long-acting medication in it to prevent breakthrough heartburn."

• Lai...
• October 1, 2016

"The most horrible drug I ever took. Went to the bathroom nonstop, food allergies, difficulty swallowing, severe headache, fatigue, muscle aches, anxiety, IBS bloating, weight loss. Such a terrible experience."

• Sno...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 29, 2017

"I've taken Dexilant for 3 years and have had excellent results with no real side effects. Before that, I was on Nexium for 8 years, but for some reason it became less effective for me, and I ended up with serious esophagitis (complicated by hiatal hernia). My doctor took me off Nexium, and I tried to survive for about 6 months on OTC antacids and a modified diet. This did not work... I changed gastroenterologists, and the new one prescribed Dexilant. It has worked very well for me ever since. My only issue has been stomach gas, not sure if that is a side effect or not. I also have to limit certain foods like onion, garlic, and similar 'gassy' foods. The GERD is well controlled now, bottom line."

• Fur...
• January 31, 2016

"I have been taking Dexilant for a week now. Before taking Dexilant, I was taking up to 3 pills a day for my ulcers. I feel it has changed my life, now, after I eat, I no longer have to lie down due to pain, and my stomach pain has disappeared. I can now do normal everyday things again without pain, and I got my life back. I have no side effects from taking this medication, and now I take 1 pill a day, and I'm happy."

• Rel...
• February 24, 2020

"I was prescribed Dexilant by my gastroenterologist to treat possible GERD, and once I started taking it, I experienced some side effects: gas, dizziness, cramps, liquidy stools, and more seriously, an inflamed gallbladder. Had to have my gallbladder removed, and for three weeks after the surgery, still had all the other side effects. I decided to stop taking the Dexilant after discussing this with my pharmacist, and since then, the watery stools have subsided and the nausea has almost gone. I wouldn't recommend Dexilant to my worst enemy!"

• Dot...
• May 28, 2013

"Started taking it about 3 weeks ago. Has done wonders for my reflux. I was waking up in the middle of the night just miserable with the burning in my esophagus and throat, and the taste of the acid. Horrible. The Dexilant has all but stopped that. Have had a couple of days where I can taste the acid, but no pain. Just in the last few days, I have developed intense, burning itching on my arms, inside my ears, and on my scalp. No rash, just random itching. I am hoping and praying it isn't the medication, but at this point, I don't have any other ideas."

• Rag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2017

"I have severe stomach issues, acid reflux, hiatal hernia, and could not remember a day without indigestion nonstop. Also, just diagnosed with celiac disease. I had an endoscopy and Dr. put me on Dexilant 60 mg per day. After a battle with insurance, went from $360 to $60 with my insurance. I took it and was amazed no more indigestion or acid reflux. I was so happy, but about a week or less into beginning this, I am now hurting all over, especially in my arms, chest, and back. At first, thought I was getting the flu. Nothing helps with pain. Over-the-counter or prescription pain meds...nothing is helping. Was so sick one day last week could not go to work. Been searching online to see if the Dexilant is causing this and wondering how dangerous it might be."

• Fox...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 24, 2016

"I have severe acid reflux for the past 10 years and always have struggled finding relief until I found this medication back when it was called Kapidex. The name was changed because it sounded too much like the medication Aciphex. I started off taking over-the-counter medication, then went on to Prevacid when it was prescription at a very high dose. The beauty of this medication, unlike most other medications in the same category, when taken, it begins to work and usually works for me longer than 24 hours, so if I miss a dose, I do not have to worry my stomach will hurt and have diarrhea. The only downside to this medication and others like it is the depletion of calcium in the bones, making a broken bone easier to obtain."

• Hap...
• February 17, 2012

"23 years of heartburn/acid reflux. Dealt with it during the day, but took Zantac 350 nights a year before bed. Slept on an elevated bed or 8 pillows too. Finally went to a gastro doc, and he gave me samples of Dexilant. I only take one every other day, even though prescribed for daily use. Haven't had one episode of heartburn in 8 weeks now, and I sleep flat. No side effects for me either, except a little weight gain because I can eat late at night!"

• Deb...
• February 28, 2017

"I know some people have had terrible experiences with this medication, I, however, have had phenomenal results. Within my GERD, it has greatly subsided. I'm down to taking it every other day, and I have had no problems whatsoever. I've tried everything else, and nothing else worked."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2012

"I have been on Dexilant for 5 weeks now for severe GERD and reflux. I have tried many, many other medications. The only one that came close to working was Nexium, but the side effects were horrible and numerous. I had to stop taking it after 6 weeks. So far, I have taken Dexilant without much incident - and it is working! I have significant relief of my symptoms, and the only side effect I've noticed is a metallic taste in my mouth at times. To me, this is very minor and worth the trade-off. Well worth the money so far. I'm so happy my doctor prescribed Dexilant for me!"

• Mrs...
• September 19, 2011

"I started taking this after it was recommended by a second GI doctor who performed an endoscopic ultrasound in an attempt to determine the cause of my chest pain (recently diagnosed as nutcracker esophagus). I had been on AciPhex for years with excellent results, but Dexilant has been giving me a host of symptoms. My acid reflux has returned, and I have developed severe diarrhea, gas, and bloating that is resistant to all anti-diarrhea medications - both OTC and prescription. Hopefully, I will go back to AciPhex next week. I don't think I can stand this much longer."

• mus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 12, 2013

"It's a miracle pill, nothing helped my burning ulcer, nausea, and upset stomach like this pill. 60 mg, once in the morning, time released. Only relief I've had in months. I've lost 12 pounds since December, no more upset stomach, no vomiting. It's amazing. I have not experienced any side effects. I am able to eat and feel normal for once! I highly recommend! Get the savings card, the script will cost $20 for a 30-day supply. I feel normal for once!"

• Dua...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2016

"Started 2 weeks ago with this Dexilant. Ever since then, my symptoms got worse: dizzy, stomach and lower back pain, hard to swallow food, passing gas, and burping a lot more. Would not recommend this drug to my enemy. If I knew what this drug did for me that made it worse, I would not have taken it. Worst drug on the market, and they want $300.00 for a month for this pill. NO WAY. Not me. No wonder why my insurance would not cover it. Believe me, if you are taking it and feel more sick than you did, STOP TAKING IT. Within a few days, when the drug gets out of your system, you will feel better, and you will not have to see a doctor or keep going to the hospital, and they find nothing wrong with you."

• K2a...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 26, 2015

"Suffered from heartburn for a couple of decades. Used to treat with regular doses of Tums, Prilosec, and every other over-the-counter acid inhibitor. Nothing worked for more than a day or so. I have been taking Dexilant for 18 months now and have yet to have a single instance of heartburn. It's a fantastic remedy for those regular heartburn sufferers."