Lansoprazole

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Lansoprazole, sold under the brand name Selanz SR among others, is a medication which reduces stomach acid.[2] It is used to treat peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.[3] Effectiveness is similar to other proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).[4] It is taken by mouth.[2] Onset is over a few hours and effects last up to a couple of days.[2] Common side effects include...

have been taking this med for years mfg,by Sandoz; recently insurance switched me to the same 30 mg, by Dr. Reddy's. since than my blood sugars are running extremely high. Are the ingredients, active/inactive the same. I noticed that one of the inactive by Dr. Reddy's is raw sugar. Could this be the cause of high reading. I do take meds for diabetes, but never had such high numbers, as now with Dr. Reddy's. ## all I need to know is are the ingredients the same for all lansoprazole 30 by different mgs's ## Hi MrsM, Based on my research, these are the inactive ingredients in the Lansoprazole delayed release capsules -manufactured by Dr Reddy's laboratories: Ammonium hydroxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, low substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium carbonate, methac...

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When's a good time to take lansoprazole. ## Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that is used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach, to treat or prevent conditions, such as heartburn, GERD, ulcers and gastritis. It should be taken before one of your daily meals, so it has the chance to start working, by the time your stomach is producing the acid to digest your food. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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Just a point I have been taking this drug for near two months and my neck has gone stiff and creaking, grating and cracking like the bones have no cartilage any more and it does nothing for my crushing chest either. My hearts fine. ## The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, stomach pain, flatulence, and diarrhea. Are you on any other medications?

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Lansoprazole, sold under the brand name Selanz SR among others, is a medication which reduces stomach acid.[2] It is used to treat peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.[3] Effectiveness is similar to other proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).[4] It is taken by mouth.[2] Onset is over a few hours and effects last up to a couple of days.[2] Common side effects include...

Been on lansoprazole 30 mg for 2 years. Feeling nausea headaches & cracking knees. Can I stop immediately or wean off to 15 mg then stop? ## Hello, Willow! How are you? You should be able to just stop, unless your doctor instructs otherwise. The worst symptoms from a sudden withdrawal are sometimes rebound heart burn and reflux. The nausea and headaches can be normal side effects, as reported by the FDA, you may also experience stomach pain and flatulence. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I posted a similar thread to yours, but was wondering if you ever found out if the stopping the Lansoprazole was the cause of your headaches? Did they stop eventually? I'm on 3 weeks and I'm still fighting them! Thanks! Ref: rxchat.com/Discuss/325908

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The manufacturer of prevacid (lansoprazole) recommends usage of this drug for up to 8 months. I have been on this for years. What studies have been done to date on long term usage of this drug? ## I have been on lansoprazole for 10 years and since then have had many problems including reactions to drugs, anaphylatic shock, arrythymia, high cholesterol, osteopenia and migraine. ## To clarify this question…. The reason they are concerned about long-term use of Lansoprazole or any of the other PPIs, is due to the fact that they were found to cause brittleness in some bones, such as those of the hip when used for longer than the recommended duration. This resulted in a large number of hip fractures among the people that took them for too long. Learn more Lansoprazole detai...

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After taking lansoprazole 30 mg,within 2 hours experienced severe lightheadedness to the point of fainting. Is this a possible side effect? ## After taking lansoorazole 30 mg,within 2 hours I was extremely lightheaded to the point of almost fainting. Is this a possible side effect ## Hello, Karen! How are you? It has been known to cause dizziness, but it would be very unusual for it to be that severe. Are you taking any other medications? Had you eaten after taking it? Is that the only instance where you experienced such dizziness? ## I had taken it in the morning with food. I did take a stool softener the night before

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I have been taking Lansoprazole for 3 months but for the past 3/4 weeks I have a dry sore mouth and tongue do you know if the tabs are coursing this to happen ## Hello, Christine! How are you? It is possible, but there's no way to be sure, since so many other things could also cause these symptoms. Have you been ingesting more acid foods or beverages recently? Are you on any other medications? The FDA lists the typical side effects of Lansoprazole as possibly including nausea, dizziness, flatulence and stomach pain. ## I've been on the medication for over two years and have a constant irritation of my taste buds with oversensitivity especially to cold liquids or ice. My taste sensations are situated or nonexistent. My other senses are situated such a sense of smell hearing etc. ...

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I have been taking this drug for a pain in my stomach and repeated belching. After a few weeks I have a dry mouth, sore tongue, and very sensitive right lower jaw and tender right side of neck. It feels like bad toothache but my dentist says theres nothing wrong with my teeth or gums. ## Have you consulted a regular doctor to have it checked out? Have you tried any alternative medications? Do you know what's causing the pain in your stomach? What types of foods do you eat? Learn more Lansaprazole details here. ## I've been back to my doctor to tell him about my dry mouth and sore tongue. He hadn't heard that dry mouth is a relatively common side effect of Lansoprazole, but agreed I should come off it. Today, after fighting an increasingly losing battle for a few days with Ga...

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Hi there. I wonder if someone could ease my fears. I started taking lansoprazole two weeks ago. It's a fairly small dose of 30mg once a day. Although it's keeping the dreadful reflux in check, today my urine is literally fluorescent yellow...and I'm terrified!! I dont take supplements, or vitamins, I drink an adequate amount of water each day, but I do take some other prescribed medications for high blood pressure. These are Losartan, Tildiem, Bendroflumethiazide, and Ramipril. I feel perfectly well...apart from the panic over the colour of my pee :( I really hope someone can end my fears ## Hello, Capercaillie3! How are you? I didn't find it listed as a side effect for the Lansoprazole, but many blood pressure medications can cause that, as reported by the FDA. They can...

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How long do the side effects (such as vomiting) last? My husband just started taking this drug and is feeling sick. ## Typically, according to the U.S. FDA, side effects may last about 4 to 5 weeks, until one becomes used to the medication. He may also experience dizziness, headache stomach pain, and flatulence. How is he feeling, now? Has there been any change? Is he on any other medications? ## After only one tablet of Lansoprazole, within a half hour I experienced serious anaphylaxis. It took years for me to find out that Polyethylene Glycol which it contains is a laxative for someone with malabsorption problems; a definite no no. I check every medication for it now. Even Pfizer and Moderna vaccines contain it, so doctors wouldn't give me those. I had Astrazeneca without any prob...

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I have been taking lansoprazole for a long time - 15mg white/pinkish colour and they have worked well. Recently my pharmacist gave me a prescription for lansoprazole and the capsules are white/yellow but she insists they are the same capsule. I can tell they are different because they are not working as well as the original capsules. They are manufactured by Actavis in Slovenia and the new tablets are by Actavis also and come from Spain. ## I find the yellow ones make me sick ..the original white ones were fine ## I have found exactly the same. I was taking the white capsules, they worked very well. They were the Almus brand. Then my pharmacy gave me a different brand, a yellow capsule and I've found they don't work as well. With these I still have severe heartburn. Now ALMUS ca...

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Lansoprazole, sold under the brand name Selanz SR among others, is a medication which reduces stomach acid.[2] It is used to treat peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.[3] Effectiveness is similar to other proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).[4] It is taken by mouth.[2] Onset is over a few hours and effects last up to a couple of days.[2] Common side effects include...

Can Lansoprazole be taken by my dog for acid reflux? ## I would NOT give lansoprazole/prevacid to your dog unless a veterinarian says it's ok, I don't think it is safe for them to take!!! However pepcid, also known as famotidine is safe for dogs & cats. My dog takes the 20 mg ones but he is also 90-100lbs. You would give less if your dog is smaller & we use to give a quarter of a tablet to some of our cats but that might have been the 10mg tabs. Call up any local vet in your area- they should be able to give u the correct dosage according to weight. By the way I do NOT give my dog pepcid every day, only a couple times a week & at most every other day (he is on pain meds also) Hope this helped!!! ## On July 31st, 2017 I went to take my dog for his booster shot and ask...

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Hello all I have been experiencing tingling of lips and tongue. And a nasty taste in my mouth, and when I swallow my saliva burns my throat. Also my lips are all cracked. As anyone experienced this? Please let me know thank you ## Those could be symptoms of being allergic reaction, or being sensitive to this medication, so you should consult your doctor as soon as possible. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Lansoprazole as possibly including nausea, dizziness, bloating, acne, skin rash, and fatigue. Ref: Lansoprazole Information How long does it last? Are you making sure to swallow it will a full glass of water? ## @verfree I have been on them a good few weeks now and I do take them with a full glass of water. I get a nasty chemical smell coming from my throat. And thank you so ...

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Stats: Male, 33. Bigger guy, 6'2 265. Gallbladder removed in 2007. Other conditions include sleep apnea/social anxiety, some neck and shoulder tension from a lot of computer work. Otherwise decent health overall. Hello to anyone who thinks they can help!! I have been on 30mg Lansoprazole for the last 3-4 years (prescribed) because I had my gallbladder removed in 2007 and had a slew of stomach issues for the first 5 or so years since the surgery, most of which was caused by increased acid. Lans was a godsend drug at first, but over time I started noticing that it seemed to sometimes make me feel weird or give me an upset stomach. Over the last few months I have really been improving my diet and eating better and noticed I was getting less and less acid and indigestion. Because my ins...

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my 14 pound dog may have swallowed some lansoprazole dr 30 mg. What should I do? ## That might be a bit high of a dosage for a relatively small dog, usually they're given the 15mg ones, or even a smaller amount. Learn more Lansoprazole details here. How is your dog doing? Did you contact your vet? There have been some cases where too high of an amount has resulted in some permanent toxicity damage in canines.

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Amoxicillin + Clarithromycin + Lansoprazole

Lansoprazole, sold under the brand name Selanz SR among others, is a medication which reduces stomach acid.[2] It is used to treat peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.[3] Effectiveness is similar to other proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).[4] It is taken by mouth.[2] Onset is over a few hours and effects last up to a couple of days.[2] Common side effects include...

Lansoprazole

Lansoprazole, sold under the brand name Selanz SR among others, is a medication which reduces stomach acid.[2] It is used to treat peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.[3] Effectiveness is similar to other proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).[4] It is taken by mouth.[2] Onset is over a few hours and effects last up to a couple of days.[2] Common side effects include...