Dexlansoprazole for GERD User Reviews (Page 3)

• 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!"

• Ani...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 30, 2015

"I have severe GERD and erosive esophagus. This is the best medicine I've had. But there's no generic, and I can't afford the $170 a month. And that's with the company coupon. It's a shame such a great medicine is so expensive, and insurance won't cover it."

• Anonymous
• September 5, 2011

"Took Dexilant delayed release 60 mg for 8 days and experienced diarrhea and stomach pain starting the third day. Hoped it would resolve after a few days but did not. Have continued to have abdominal pain and now constipation and strange-colored stool (white to clay) for more than a week after stopping the medicines. Back to omeprazole for me and then to my doctor if this doesn't stop soon. Dexilant did not work for me."

• Mel...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 22, 2018

"I have been taking this medicine for 7 years. Works great, no side effects, and I would highly recommend this medicine to anyone! I was on many different medicines before Dexilant, and nothing worked. Dexilant has completely changed my life. Love it!"

• cst...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 2, 2012

"Had been on Zantac for years, which had controlled my reflux. Then, 3 times in 9 months, I vomited for over a week, unstoppable, hospitalized for a week each of the first two times. No apparent reasons; intense testing all negative. Third time, my gastroenterologist decided to try Dexilant just to see. The vomiting stopped in less than 24 hours, preventing hospitalization. Now I switch back to Zantac 2-3 months after each incident, but when 24 hours of vomiting recurs, I instantly return to Dexilant for a couple more months. Haven't been hospitalized in almost 5 years. Expensive, but worth every penny."

• Wel...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 29, 2020

"I have GERD, which has worsened in the past year. My throat was narrowing, and it hurt in my side every time I swallowed. 60 mg of Dexilant is the only thing that has helped. It took a couple of months, but now I barely have swallowing problems anymore. The only problem is that I have been on it for over 6 months now, and I know it’s time to taper off, but if I go off it for a day, by the next day my throat starts to narrow again, and it’s once again difficult to swallow. I’ve tried replacing it with Prilosec, but that doesn’t help with the swallowing. Only Dexilant works. I guess I’m stuck on it!"

• Jef...
• June 7, 2017

"It all started well, but about 3 days into the process of taking Dexilant 60 mg once a day, all hell broke loose. I had explosive diarrhea and also had the feeling of wanting to vomit. I stopped taking the meds. After my endo and colonoscopy, my gastroenterologist returned me to a lower 30 mg dose. I already had my misgivings on the meds, but as a good patient, followed my gastroenterologist's prescription. Right on the first dose, I again experienced loose bowel movement, as in every 15 to 20 minutes of watery discharge. I also immediately felt weak. This med gave such an adverse side effect that I decided not to take it anymore, whatever wrath comes when I see my GE again. Plus, it is very expensive."

• Crz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2016

"I have been taking Prilosec for years, but noticed that lately it doesn't seem to be as effective. I went to a new GI who gave me samples of Dexilant to try. I took one 60 mg pill yesterday afternoon, and in the middle of the night, I developed horrible muscle cramping in my lower back and legs that had me in tears. I couldn't get out of bed all day today, and when I finally got up and ate a little bit, I developed painful abdominal cramping and explosive diarrhea. It has been going on for hours now. All of this after one dose! I rarely ever have problems with side effects of medications. I will NEVER take this stuff again! I just wish I had tried the doctor's samples for a few days before I picked up the prescription."

• Fra...
• April 25, 2016

"Taking for GERD after throat surgery. Has quelled my heartburn more effectively than any OTC I've taken in years. Most noticeable side effects are constant, constant gas (!!!) and lots of stomach growling if I hold it in. Feel like I'm having more frequent and more urgent BM's as well. Also, an expensive med! That being said, it works well."

• Anonymous
• February 2, 2011

"I started with GERD symptoms in August 2010. Tried over-the-counter medications and my NP prescribed Aciphex. No change. Discouraged. She then prescribed Dexilant, and it has been a miracle. I can drink a cup of coffee again. However, for a month now, I have the diarrhea side effect, but I'll put up with it for now."

• H M...
• January 9, 2016

"When I was around 17, I started having severe stomach pain and reflux. I went through multiple tests and many medications that did not stop the reflux nor the pain. I got to the point I was unable to eat anything without difficulty. I finally went to a GI specialist who found I had a condition caused by a virus in my system that had caused my white cells to attack my stomach and ended up eating the nerve endings in my stomach, and that was causing severe GERD. He placed me on Dexilant, and this helped to control the pain and the reflux, so I was able to start living a normal life for an 18-year-old going off to college. My mother had to fight with insurance many times to have it covered, and even now they still threaten to stop. Miracle drug."

• Ste...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 9, 2019

"I am not sure where to go to get help here. Tameka makes it impossible to contact. I have been using Dexilant for over 3 years, have been on this type of medicine for many, many years...since the proton pump medicine was first used (Prilosec Rx). This medicine works well almost all the time, BUT it seems every now and then I get a batch that does NOT work as well...almost like the capsule is not filled properly, and I need to supplement these dosages with a Nexium or take a Pepcid Complete to carry me. This usually goes away when I receive a new Rx, presumably from a different batch. This happens infrequently, but I do not attribute this to a change in my habits nor health. (This never happened with Nexium Rx, which I used to take.) Very suspect, I believe the quality control is lacking and Takeda should step up and make a recall for these bad batches!"

• PDQ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 27, 2019

"I used to take Dexilant for my GERD, then insurance stopped covering it. I had no side effects that I noticed. I liked it because a single dose could last up to 3 days for me. I liked that I could take it as a preventative or as needed."

• Anonymous
• January 5, 2011

"Had taken over-the-counter medicines for almost 15 years. Had tried many different prescription medicines too, and Dexilant has been the 'wonder drug.' I got to the point of throwing up in my sleep at least 2 times a week for the last 3 months. But, I have not had one episode of vomiting since I began the medicine. I even cooked an Indian dish the other night that I would not have even tried (just for the family usually), and I had my first enjoyment of spicy foods in over 15 years. Amazing. Completely AMAZING."

• KyK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2016

"I was prescribed this for GERD caused by gastroparesis. After 1 week, I developed severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, gas, and vomiting. I also felt short of breath, anxious, and dizzy. I stopped this medicine and will never take it again. I would not recommend this medicine to anyone, ever. Wish I could give it a 0."

• Anonymous
• December 25, 2015

"I was having difficulty swallowing solids, and heartburn was on nexus for 2 1/2 weeks, and my symptoms were actually getting worse. Two days on Dexilant 60 (mg), and I feel like a miracle has happened. Dexilant is like a miracle pill!!!"

• Pun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2018

"I was prescribed this after 2 years of little success with Prilosec. 6 hours after taking the first pill, thought I had the flu. Chills, nausea, diarrhea. The next day, had no energy whatsoever. Missed an important event. Thought maybe I had food poisoning, so didn’t take another pill until 3 days later. Took a pill and, 6 hours later, in the same shape again but worse. Stabbing pains in head and chest, horrible diarrhea, hands stiff, no energy. Hope I survive 2 pills!! Ugh"

• Anonymous
• August 24, 2012

"First day to take it, I realized I was not going to die. My chest had been hurting so bad, and I had lost 40 pounds from not being able to eat. I had to have my gallbladder removed (which causes diarrhea) about a week before I was prescribed Dexilant, so if it does give me diarrhea, I wouldn't notice. So far, no side effects."

• T-r...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 18, 2019

"Have been on this medication for years and has worked well. No real side effects until about a year ago with joint pain and headaches. Now insurance will not pay for this PPI, but others it does. ????? How does that work ????? I guess I will try a new prescription that they will pay for and see what happens. I thought the joint pain and headaches were just old age, but apparently it's not just that according to what I've been reading with everyone else. Don't get me wrong, the medicine is great but just not long term."

• Dow...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 18, 2019

"I was diagnosed with GERD five years ago. I also have IBS. I took Nexium for years and was fairly symptom-free. When my issues progressed, my doctor prescribed Dexilant with Carafate for rescues. I had an endoscopy about four months ago, and my stomach condition had deteriorated. I was told to double up on Dexilant. Not financially doable. Let me say something about the manufacturer, Takeda. They have an assistance program and have been amazing to me. I love them. Because of their assistance, my money is freed up to pay doctor bills. They care about their patients. I am pretty upset about my recent complications. I am having a four-hour motility study soon. Hoping for a miracle. I was a singer... my throat is now affected. A parting question-everything went downhill after I switched my thyroid from Nature-Throid to Synthroid. Sad... I felt better on Synthroid. Anyone else have hypothyroid issues with GERD?"

• Dea...
• August 23, 2011

"This sample was given to me, and it is 60 mg. I was told to take 3x per day with meals. Burning stopped right away, but now I have severe diarrhea after 4 days and feel so bloated. Doctor told me to go on a liquid diet and discontinue use. I will see him in 2 days."

• jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2015

"Worked for my GERD... but I had not done my homework and mistakenly thought (since it's flu season) that the raging flu symptoms I had for 3 weeks in a row were just bad luck - I had caught them all! One right after another! No! Most notable symptom is screaming burning diarrhea, but seriously... I've been off it a week and up all night again tonight with diarrhea because I ate today. This is awful. When will my gut be back to normal...? I'm taking probiotic acidophilus and cheap previously reliable anti-diarrhea pills, no relief! One month now without a solid stool, this can't be good, calling the doctor on Monday since stopping the med has not corrected the problem."

• Anonymous
• October 3, 2010

"I have been taking Dexilant for about 2 weeks. I did not realize how bad I had been feeling before taking the drug. I thought I was just a stomach-sensitive person and would just have to put up with the ups and downs. It's all ups now, I feel great."

• Tri...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 4, 2019

"I've been taking Dexilant for a couple of years now. It does keep the burning at bay in my gut, throat, etc. It doesn't work as well as it did in the beginning, and although I get it through the Takeda Patient Assistance Program, Help at Hand, I'm not cured and very worried about being able to stop taking it. Every time I have to get a refill sent to me, something always happens, and I usually have to buy at least a week's worth until it arrives. But, once you've been taking it... and anything else doesn't even do as well... How do you get off it? I worry about continuing to take this with its sometimes long-term effects."

• Lan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2018

"This is the only medication I have tried that actually worked, and I've tried a lot of them. It helps cure it, not just cover it up like the others try to do. It's better to have something that eventually heals it so you don't even require medications. And it's way better than evasively having your stomach tied up around your esophagus. My Dr. had samples, and they were working for me, but when that supply ran out, I would have been required to pay $330.00 a month because my so-called insurance wouldn't pay for it. They were okay with evasive surgery though!!! SAD ~"