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Prevacid

Lansoprazole

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

The generic name of this medication is lansoprazole and brand names are Prevacid, Prevacid SoluTab.

The active ingredients of this medication are lansoprazole and naproxen. Prevacid delayed-release tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: hydroxypropyl cellulose, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium carbonate, methacrylic acid copolymer, starch, talc, sugar sphere, sucrose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, and titanium dioxide.

Prevacid is manufactured by TAP Pharmaceutical Products.

It is primarily used in the treatment and prevention of stomach and intestinal ulcers and erosive esophagitis.

Common Uses:

This medication is used to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Hives;
Difficulty breathing;
Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat;
Headache;
Nausea, stomach pain;
Constipation.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people that have:
Allergic reactions to this medication or any of its ingredients;
Any kind of liver disease.

Not advisable in pregnant women and nursing mothers.

Drug Interactions:
Ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen);
Atazanavir (Reyataz);
Clopidogrel (Plavix);
Digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);
Ketoconazole (Nizoral);
A blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
Iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others).

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Nexium	7.38	6.05	1.6	64
Prevacid	7.38	6.31	1.61	32
Prilosec OTC	7.38	5.75	1.69	26
Tums	6.83	5.46	0.76	59
Omeprazole	6.7	5.44	1.73	33

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Effectiveness of Prevacid by Condition

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Acid Reflux & Heartburn

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Effectiveness on "Acid Reflux & Heartburn"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Prevacid, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	6.4%	57.4%	31.9%	4.3%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	2.3%	95.5%	2.3%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	2.3%	95.5%	2.3%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	93.3%	4.4%	2.2%
Confidence	0%	0%	91.3%	6.5%	2.2%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	97.8%	2.2%	0%
Digestion	0%	6.4%	34%	31.9%	27.7%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	88.9%	11.1%	0%
Energy	0%	2.2%	82.6%	13%	2.2%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	95.5%	2.3%	2.3%
Pain	2.2%	6.7%	60%	20%	11.1%
Patience	0%	0%	97.8%	2.2%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	97.7%	0%	2.3%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	77.8%	13.3%	8.9%
Stress Level	0%	0%	90.9%	6.8%	2.3%

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Commonly Reported Prevacid Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Anxiety	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Constipation	75.7%	21.6%	2.7%	0%	0%
Diarrhea	93.2%	6.8%	0%	0%	0%
Dizziness	97.7%	0%	0%	0%	2.3%
Fatigue	90.9%	9.1%	0%	0%	0%
Gas	77.8%	11.1%	11.1%	0%	0%
Headache	93.2%	4.5%	2.3%	0%	0%
Indigestion	81.4%	16.3%	2.3%	0%	0%
Nausea	81.8%	11.4%	2.3%	2.3%	2.3%
Stomach Ache	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Prevacid Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Appetite Loss	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Constipation	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Discoloration of the Tongue	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Dry Mouth	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	97%	0%	3%	0%	0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle / Joint Pain	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle Cramping	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle Spasms	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Reduced Libido	95%	5%	0%	0%	0%
Sore Throat	94.7%	5.3%	0%	0%	0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Vomiting	97.6%	2.4%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Prevacid

Since taking Prevacid Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Fall

Hospitalization

3.9%

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17 Feb 2022	Buy Xanax, Tramadol and Oxycontin and More, WhatsApp:/Text: +1(775)773-5306 —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
06 Sep 2012	thank you prevacid,i have used prylosec for 7 years,avoided cucumbers,tomatoes etc,.doc. said i have acid reflux,gynocologist said i have acidic stomach causing acid urine(a lot of burning).I tried prevacid when you ran the buy one get one free.Didnt seen to help much at first,i needed tums also,i used up my 3 month supply and realized i was cured. I eat everything i want ! I sometimes need a tums but only for 3 or 4 seconds and then i spit it out.I dont chew a whole one to avoid constipation since my acid is now reduced.I understand the difference between the 2 meds. now !!! I will defenantly know what to do in case of another stomach flair up !!!much appreciation !! —Posted by Years of suffering june Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
22 Mar 2012	I TRIED NEXIUM, PRILOSEC AND MANY OTHER MEDICINES FOR MY GERD. I HAD NO RELIEF. I WENT ON PREVACID 2 TIMES A DAY FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS AND MY SYMPTOMS WENT AWAY. WHEN I FEEL MY SYMPTOMS RETURNING, I TAKE A PILL IN THE MORNING FOR ABOUT A WEEK OR SO, AND MY SYMPTOMS SUBSIDE. THIS REALLY WORKED FOR ME! —Posted by PASIMMS Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
30 Jan 2012	This medication has really helped my acid reflux —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
02 Jan 2012	Very effective at controllling heartburn. Helped relieve ulcer problems. I could sleep laying down when taking this. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use

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