Dexlansoprazole and Nausea: What Users Say

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

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "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."

• Rel...
• February 24, 2020

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "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!"

• Jef...
• June 7, 2017

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "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."

• I...
• November 16, 2013

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for Barrett's Esophagus "A year ago, I was given Dexilant on a trial basis after being diagnosed with Barrett's. I immediately had relief for GERD. My only issue now is that I have had some chest pains that could mimic a heart attack. I actually went to the ER a month ago to get checked out. My EKG and heart were normal. Now, last night I experienced the same situation where the chest pain would come for about 5 seconds and subside for 10 minutes or so. Very disconcerting. I am sleeping better at night and feel much less nausea than before Dexilant."

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

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "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"

• Jc ...
• February 17, 2016

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "I was prescribed Dexilant for a possible ulcer, which caused nausea. It may have helped the nausea a little, but not much. After taking it for a few months, I got severe diarrhea and cramping. I was not able to leave my apartment or go to work, the diarrhea was uncontrollable. I have never had diarrhea this bad before. I realized it was probably Dexilant causing the diarrhea and cramping today after searching on the Internet for side effects. I doubt it is anything other than the Dexilant. Hopefully, the diarrhea and cramping will subside fairly quickly."

• Can...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2016

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "Dexilant caused diarrhea, IBS, dairy allergy. I was prescribed it for severe heartburn, hiatus hernia, stomach inflammation, and it helped a lot. I stopped taking Dexilant 10 months ago due to severe diarrhea, cramps, nausea, bile, waking in the middle of the night with cramps, and half-hour painful diarrhea, constipation combo, awful cramps, gas. From what I've read on this thread, I'm not alone. I hate to tell those who recently started this that have had these issues with Dexilant, and 10 months off this poison, and I'm still suffering. I now have a dairy allergy. Only after removing dairy from my diet are my severe symptoms relieved. I eat any dairy, and I'm sick again for 2-3 days. Existing IBS is worse than before, now a daily struggle."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2017

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "First week into taking this drug was perfect. Second week onwards, I suffered from nausea, fatigue, body ache, diarrhea, etc. I would recommend stopping this medication once side effects kick in. Other side effects I experienced were stomach ache, feeling weak, and feeling uncomfortable swallowing food."

• Anonymous
• May 18, 2009

Kapidex (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "After finally getting around to reading about the possible side effects, I now know why I am having a major acne breakout, also nausea, and very loose stools. I don't know what else I can do, but this medicine is not for me."

• Jja...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 17, 2020

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "I moved, got stressed, was started on this, wasn’t really doing much. I went to Zantac, it did better. Then I was put on antidepressants and the trouble began. Worse, so they gave me this drug as the others weren’t working. Then they told me to double it, I felt horrid, gas, muscle pain, it doubled my mental health state. Since then, I’ve had iron issues, stopped the antidepressants as I was so constipated I had to do enemas all of the time. That didn’t solve the problem. My GI doctor said, 'Take Gaviscon, whatever you need on top of it.' Well, I stopped growing hair on my legs, I’m so bloated, nauseous since I have been on meds. I’ve tried to stop the Dexilant, but it comes back worse, the stress from the bloating, muscle pain, dry throat, nausea. When I go to the bathroom, it feels like squeezed, dried air and no relief feeling. Frail and exhausted, this drug makes me dehydrated and sick. Be careful, and not easy to get off."

• Bum...
• January 5, 2017

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "I am really an odd duck on this site! I had no stomach problems whatsoever when I began taking Dexilant. I had been diagnosed with RA and was starting the RA regimen of drugs. My doc thought it might be wise to put a layer between those drugs and my stomach lining. All went along fine until we changed insurance companies, and the new one would not pay for Dexilant. Now I have problems. At first, my doc wrote to the insurance company to appeal their decision about Dexilant. While we waited, he kept giving me samples to hold me over. Now out, nausea horrible. Test after test reveals nothing. Thanks."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2018

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "On day 3, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea have set in, which I hoped would ease with time. Called my doc on day 7, and she said to stop taking it immediately. The second day without it, and I’m still nauseous! Hate that it worked but came with such nasty side effects. Back to the doctor tomorrow to figure out what the next step is. Nexium 40 mg twice a day for over 10 years began to fail, and GERD was back with major symptoms. Not sure what’s next."

• jbi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2019

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for Barrett's Esophagus "Originally diagnosed with GERD and prescribed Pantoprazole. It gave me headaches and nausea. I would come home from work and lay on the couch all evening. Saw my GI doctor and changed to Ranitidine. Much better and didn't make me such that it gave me headaches. Then, I had my second GI scope in 2 years and was now diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus. The surgeon put me back on Pantoprazole and after 4 days I had to stop taking it for the same reasons as before. The GI doctor gave me samples (15 days' worth) for Dexilant. After 7 days I haven't had headaches or nausea. I checked with my pharmacy and it will cost me over $200/month. Ugh! A coupon from the manufacturer could get it for as low as $20. But I won't know until I actually get a prescription filled and use the coupon. But so far, it's working. I haven't had any heartburn since I started taking it. But I'm also still taking the Ranitidine in the evening."

• LL2...
• October 12, 2017

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "I had a bad experience with this drug. I have taken Zegrid for years and felt like I may need something stronger. My doctor gave me Dexilant 30 mg samples to try. I experienced nausea, body aches, stomach pain, gas, and excessive burping. On second thought, I will keep using Zegrid! After one day of stopping this medicine, my symptoms went away."

• AJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2021

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "I started taking this 6 days ago and had to stop today because of how bad the side effects are. I have severe abdominal pain that has decommissioned me for the past 3 days — can’t even sleep because the pain is relentless. Because of the pain, which is also accompanied by tiredness and nausea, I haven’t been able to eat either. Just hoping these side effects dissipate very soon so I can function again. Would not recommend Dexilant."

• Cra...
• January 29, 2018

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for GERD "Only thing that works for severe reflux, documented on X-ray. Trialed Prilosec, which did nothing, and Nexium, which produced nausea. I still have some mild burning from time to time in the distal esophageal/stomach region, but nothing like it was. It’s still under patent and very costly. It costs $100 every three months on my insurance."

• JoJ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2018

For Barrett's Esophagus "Within 30 minutes of taking my very first 60 mg Dexilant capsule for a stomach ulcer, I started vomiting up stomach bile profusely. I vomited 10 times in a row (yes, I counted them) until I had nothing more to vomit up. I could tell it was stomach bile because it tasted extremely bitter. NEVER AGAIN!"