Prevacid Side Effects
Prevacid | Lansoprazole has been shown to cause common side effects such as
- nausea
- stomach pain
- headache
- mild diarrhea
- constipation
Prevacid may also cause more serious side effects that can be symptoms of low magnesium:
- dizziness
- confusion
- fast or irregular heart rate
- jerking muscle movements
- jittery feeling
- watery or bloody diarrhea
- muscle cramps or weakness
- limp feeling
- cough or choking feeling
- seizures
If you experience any of these serious side effects, or common side effects which persist, alert your doctor immediately.
Warnings & Recalls for Prevacid
Prevacid has been labelled with the following warnings:
- As of February 8, 2012, the FDA has issued a warning that proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medications may lead to an increased risk for Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD). CDAD is characterized by diarrhea that does not improve, abdominal pain, and fever, and anyone suffering from these symptoms should alert their doctor immediately.
- Patients who take PPI medications face a greater likelihood of breaking their wrist, hips, or spine than those who do not. This risk is increased with higher dosages, and patients who are 50 years of age or older.
- Avoid taking any medications containing sucralfate at the same time as Prevacid, as this can interfere with the body's ability to absorb Prevacid.
- Diarrhea associated with the use of Prevacid can result from a new infection, and patients should not attempt to use any anti-diarrhea medications unless they have consulted their doctor first.
Inform your doctor if you take any of the following medications, as they can interact with Prevacid and cause serious side effects:
- ampicillin
- atazavanir
- diurectics
- digoxin
- ketoconazole
- blood thinners, like warfarin
- iron
- theophylline
Prevacid Treatment and Use
Prevacid | Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals as a delayed-release capsule, as well as an oral tablet. Prevacid works to decrease the levels of acid in the stomach and heal damage cause to the stomach lining and esophagus.
Prevacid | Lansoprazole has been approved for the treatment of
Prevacid does not provide immediate relief for the symptoms of heart burn.
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Lawsuits & Legal Information for Prevacid
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Posted on May 29, 2012
