Lansoprazole for GERD User Reviews (Page 2)

• Jas...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 1, 2021

Lansoprazole "Do not start on Prevacid or any PPI. They work fine, but if you develop serious side effects as I have, you are stuck taking them because they are almost impossible to get off of. The rebound pain and heartburn are even worse than the serious side effects. You then suffer from both problems at the same time. These pills suck the very life out of you. Use Pepcid or Tagamet. Stay away from these."

• Mud...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 11, 2014

Lansoprazole "I have been using this medication for about 15 years at 60 mg a day to treat severe GERD. Doctors, in general, are reluctant to prescribe this dosage, but in my case, it was necessary. I had been using Zantac and Prilosec prior to that and graduated onto this as a last resort. It has cleared up most of the esophagus erosion. There seems to be no side effects that I am aware of, but would be interested if anyone has noticed an uptick in kidney infections."

• Pug...
• November 5, 2020

Lansoprazole "I have been taking Prevacid for 28 years. I’ve tried to stop taking this medication so many times, and the heartburn/reflux comes back with a vengeance. I went to a top-notch gastroenterologist, and he said he needed to test the pH of my esophagus/stomach. I had to stop taking Prevacid seven days before the procedure. Without it, I felt like I was having a heart attack. I have broken both my ankles and shoulder, and I wasn’t really doing anything! I have numerous health problems that I believe stemmed from this drug that was prescribed when I was in the hospital from a major asthma attack. It kept the heartburn/reflux at bay and didn’t exacerbate the asthma (wheezing and coughing). I never had a gastroenterologist care or seem concerned every time I said I need to get off of this medication until the one I’m seeing!"

• Jil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2020

"I've used lansoprazole for 9 weeks. It worked fantastically, but now I think it's lowered stomach acid too much. I have told my doctor I will stop taking it as of tomorrow, as I took one today and will only take it if/when symptoms recur. It has given me a stomach ache and loose morning movements, plus I've lost a bit of weight that I can't afford to."

• Pot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2022

"I started taking lansoprazole for GERD, and at first, it worked a treat, relieving the reflux symptoms massively. After around three weeks of taking it daily, I started to experience terrible heart palpitations, insomnia, anxiety, and achy bones. I took myself to the hospital with the palpitations and felt like I was going crazy, my ECG and blood tests were all normal, and I’m otherwise pretty healthy. I have stopped taking them now, around five days ago. I’m still experiencing the palpitations. Has anyone experienced anything similar?"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2022

"Terrible experience with these. I had overwhelming anxiety with irritability, just couldn't relax, crawling itchy skin, tension headaches, and really painful restless legs. I also had parosmia (weird, unpleasant smells). Was taking for two weeks, and in that time, I got worse and worse. Like everyone, I had zero idea that these would be the culprit of my symptoms. I basically saw it as a common antacid, how could it be these? But it was. Doctors really should be more aware and be up to date on medications they prescribe. Thank God the internet has real information from other users, as I would've just carried on taking them. If your symptoms are what I've mentioned, then stop, you're basically having a reaction on top of the other symptoms. I didn't seek guidance from a doctor as I wasn't up to talking and didn't want the stress of going through the whole appointment and waiting, as post-COVID it's pretty impossible to get an appointment."

• Lyn...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 13, 2022

"Wish the doctors would listen, this is not working after so long. Also, it causes bad anxiety, so you end up on antidepressants and the bisoprolol for your heart palpitations due to anxiety. It's like a bad nightmare, and you try to act like you're okay, but you're not."

• Han...
• February 11, 2017

Lansoprazole "After several months of taking Prevacid, if I don't take it for a day, my symptoms now are 10 times worse than they used to be before I started taking it. Not only that, but the doctor has told me that if I continue to take Prevacid, I will most likely develop osteoporosis (I am only 18 years old). Overall, after taking this medicine for about half a year, my only choice is to continue taking it, but risk being deficient in some essential nutrients and develop osteoporosis, or stop taking it and experience burning pain and reflux every day, and continue to damage my esophagus."

• tre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2015

Lansoprazole "I was told by my MD that I probably have a hiatal hernia that is causing G.E.R.D. He prescribed an RX. When I went to the pharmacy and it was too expensive, the pharmacist suggested I try an over-the-counter one. I read all the labels of ingredients on Prevacid, Prilosec, etc. I chose Prevacid because of its ingredients. I have been VERY happy with it! It works well!"

• Shy...
• January 10, 2017

"I suffered from extreme bloating and gas starting Thanksgiving 2016 and still am dealing with my GERD condition to this day, 10 January 2017. My gastro doctor recommended Prilosec one time a day, but it was too strong and made me have an uneasy feeling in my stomach, so he switched me to Prevacid, and it was great for the first week and a half, but then it started causing me to burp excessively after that, and I had a hard time digesting my food. I think it eliminated too much of my stomach acid, hence, I had a hard time breaking down food. And I stopped taking Prevacid because it harmed me more than helped me in the end. Is there anything that will help me? It seems like antacids work against me. I don't know what to do because now I'm so sensitive to eating food."

• Mma...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2020

"I was on omeprazole, and it didn't agree with me. I have never been so ill since I started this. It gave me constipation, I ended up getting taken to the hospital due to nausea, breathlessness, and constipation. Never again."

• She...
• October 12, 2015

Lansoprazole "I have used Prevacid before, and it does work well. Years ago, a doctor told me that they wanted to put a scope down my throat. I am not really into that idea, so it has not been done. I do not use this often due to the price increase, but I would recommend it."

• Shy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2020

"Was switched to Lansoprazole from Pantoprazole (10+ yrs) near 2 weeks ago due to the fact that Pantoprazole wasn't helping, and I was taking up to 155 mg per day. Since beginning the Lansoprazole, though, I'm not noticing any improvement whatsoever. I am finding, though, I'm feeling ill and back and forth to the washroom. Hasn't helped with the fact that I have difficulty swallowing and constantly feel like something is stuck in my throat. Just learned that 2 of my medications (this and another) have a major interaction with each other. Want to stop taking this."

• 14a...
• August 2, 2011

"It works wonders for the heartburn, but I can't handle the side effects. I have awful diarrhea, vomiting, weight gain, headaches, nausea, and stomach aches. It's not the normal side effects, but I haven't had any heartburn. I'm probably in that >1% that has bad side effects."

• Anonymous
• August 30, 2009

Lansoprazole "I have used Prevacid 30 mg (lansoprazole) for almost a year now. It works wonders for my acid reflux, except when I'm bad and eat something to trigger it! I have found it works better when not used daily. My doctor said do not take it every day as the effects will wear off sooner, take it when you need it or on a day you know you will be eating something to trigger your acid reflux. As with any other medication, the effects of relief will wear off, but when you stagger, you take it. It works all the time."

• Anonymous
• March 5, 2008

Lansoprazole "I had my gallbladder removed about 10 years ago due to an infection (not gallstones). Of all the heartburn medications I have taken and been prescribed (Nexium, Prilosec, Zantac), only Prevacid seems to give me relief."

• Gil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2018

"Was prescribed this for GERD. Within 3 days of taking, I developed a purply rash on my lower legs and ankles. My doctor changed it to Omeprazole, which caused me to have stomach pains and wind. Was then changed to Ranitidine, which I have been taking for just over a week, but this hasn't sorted out the aches in my side and chest or the acid traveling into my throat. At a loss as to what I can take next."

• TWA...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 8, 2019

"My father had acid reflux problems, and at least one of my brothers. I've been on Prevacid/lansoprazole for many years. Over a decade. If I quit, it comes back as upper GI pain, as always. I just NOW learned that you should reduce the dose before you quit. I have had no help from any doctor concerning how long I should be on this. Or anything further. It works, and I can swallow, something I had serious problems with and was worried about damage. But I still worry about having been on it so long. And I still worry about continuing."

• KKo...
• June 6, 2008

Lansoprazole "I got immediate improvement switching from omeprazole 20 mg and 40 mg to Prevacid 30 mg for my long-term struggle with severe acid reflux. I still occasionally supplement with a Pepcid Complete at bedtime, but overall I'm much better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2019

"I suffer from chest pains on and off, constantly making me worry. I just started these capsules for GERD yesterday, they worked great, made my stomach feel a little weird, but they worked a treat. The only thing is they didn’t remove the chest pains that the doctor said it possibly would. Any advice on those would be great."

• Din...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 5, 2023

Lansoprazole "I have used all of them off and on for 20 years. They all work (PPIs), so experiment and see what you like. I like Prevacid and Nex. The best way to get rid of your GERD is to modify your eating habits. Really. Lose some weight, eat a vegetable or some fruit now and then. Changing food habits will do more than all the drugs. I cut back on coffee, liquor, and wine. I am thrilled when I can get down one PPI every 3 days or so. That can happen for you. If we could all sleep standing up, we would never have problems. Side effects they don't mention: Anxiety, chest pains. And the purple will give you looser stools after a while."

• Mrs...
• February 26, 2010

Lansoprazole "It's the best medication for my acid reflux, chronic heartburn. Two capsules, and I no longer wake at night with painful heartburn. I can continue to enjoy my normal (somewhat spicy) foods without suffering afterwards. Please note: the instructions tell you not to take it for more than 14 days. Then take a break of nearly 4 months before starting another course. The over-the-counter Prevacid is NOT for daily use ad infinitum. If it doesn't help, then you need to see a doctor!!"

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

Lansoprazole "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

Lansoprazole "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

Lansoprazole "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."