My doctor puprescibed Nexium for my a couple of years ago, great, no side effects. This year my insurance company decided I needed to change to dexilant to be less expensive. After 4 months, I developed chronic diarrhea...daily since May 30! Six weeks, five doctors, weight loss to 98 pounds, trip to the hospital, and a doctor finally told me to stop the dexilant! Day 6 being off this horrid dr...
I have been taking this for about a month and half and have had a lot of the symptoms people are talking about, but the one I had and did not associate with the drug was not being able to think of a word or mixing up words! I have been off it about 4 days and still have symptoms and hopefully they go away! I have had the pain under my ribs and at night my lower abdomen feels like itâ??s burning! I...
Distressed in Dallas | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/21/2010
Condition: Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion
Overall rating 3.7
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I read all the reviews but none addressed my problem with Dexilant. The drug worked well as far as getting rid of the stomach acid but I developed severe diarrea. Had to stop the taking it but the Nexium has the same side effect after only taking it for about 1 week.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/20/2010
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 4.0
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Frequent yellowish stools
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/17/2010
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 5.0
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yukytummy | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/16/2010
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 5.0
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My reflux is so bad that the scar tissue has to be dialted once a year. I was on Acidphex but this works better. I am so pleased with the results -- no more supplementing with TUMS. As far as weight gain goes -- maybe its because we can actually enjoy eating again!
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susano22 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/15/2010
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 2.3
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I had an allergic reaction which caused my lips to swell and my face to itch
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Sandy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/13/2010
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 4.3
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To Leese, yes, eye swelling is a side effect of this drug. I am experiencing severe tremors in my hands and forearms. Has anyone else had this as a side effect?
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warpdrive | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/9/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have only taken this for a week, but it worked from the first day I used it. I haven't had any side effects at all. I'll find out how expensive it is soon since the samples the doctor gave me will run out next week.
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Notintodrugs | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/6/2010
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 5.0
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Dexilant has worked very well for me with very few side effects experienced by OTC drugs. I have been using this for a year at 60 MG dose. Perhaps a bit of weight gain but I am more concerned by joint aches and stiffness which I think may be caused by this drug, although I have not seen anyone else with this complaint.
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kimber | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/5/2010
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 3.0
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I was taking Nexium for 3 years and it worked. Now Aetna wont pay for it and I was forced to go on OTC or Dexilant. I have developed a chronic cough. Gas, achy muscles. Has anyone else had a severe cough with this. I have been sent to specialists, gastro and allergy. Now battery of other tests. I think it is the Dexilant. The insurance companies want to save money and place us on cheap imitations......so I guess until my MD finds out why I am having so many problems.....it will cost the insurance company even more for all these tests. I am going to stop it for a week and try basic acid reducers over counter. Help......Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/29/2010
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 4.7
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I am reviewing this medication for my husband. He has gotten better relief with less side effects than other meds he has taken for his GERD. In response to reviews about weight gain: if your digestive system is feeling better, possibly you are eating more food. Just a thought. Recently my husband developed profuse sweating followed by chills. He has never had this before. I noticed one other reviewer who mentioned hot flashes. This could be related to the medication.
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leese | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/18/2010
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 4.3
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Has anyone been experience eye pressure taking this medication? My vision has been weird and it feels like there is alot of pressure behind my eyes, otherwise it works fine, but if this keeps up I am going to have to stop it.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/11/2010
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 4.3
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no side effects that i know of any.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/8/2010
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 5.0
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gunsmoke | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/6/2010
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 3.3
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I am beginning to experience no relief from this medicine. it has worked very well up to 1 week ago. now it doesn't seem to be doing the job. i am having t take antacids inhe afternoon. i take my meds in the evening before diner.
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lilacriver | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/6/2010
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 5.0
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I have suffered from uncontrollable Gerd since age 8. Protonix worked, and some other proton pump inhibitor medications but they cost a great deal of money. My doctor recently suggested Dexilant to me and gave me some samples. I was shocked that it immediately began working and I only have to take 1 pill a day. Usually, I was taking 6 150mg Zantacs a day to see any results, which is very risky. Dexilant works. Its great.
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msprincess | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/4/2010
Condition: Medication Treatment for Healing Erosive Esophagitis
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/31/2010
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 4.0
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Although I'm feeling better than I have felt in years, I have gained 5 lbs. since starting the prescription 3 months ago. It's not listed as a side effect, but it's very upsetting not knowing if or when the weight gain will stop.
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Fat Albert | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/19/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I have definitely experienced weight gain with this product.
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pooh | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/11/2010
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 5.0
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I have tried other meds for Gerd, non compares to the way this works for me.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year |
7/11/2010
Condition: Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion
Overall rating 5.0
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Excellent results. Too bad it costs so much. Triggered the brand name deductible portion on my insurance.
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