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What does it do?
This product is commonly used in the treatment of gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). It works by reducing production of acid in the stomach.
Last text update: 2010-12-15
Last data update: 2012-01-14
General Information:
- 8.5
- Prevacid Average Satisfaction Score
- 90% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Prevacid.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 27,000 users taking Prevacid (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Prevacid (Prevacid)
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I DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION ANYMORE. THAT A GOOD THING.!!
- 50 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-12-20 13:03:47
I developed microscopic colitis after taking this drug. Although my gastroenterologist said that it is rare, the information that Prevacid causes microscopic colitis was posted on the first page of an online support group for this disease so I doubt that it is rare. I was lucky in that I insisted on a colonoscopy which is how this was diagnosed.
- 57 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-04-15 09:53:56
I have been taking Prevacid and now lansoprazole for years daily for acid reflux. recently my pharmicist called and said it was never meant for long term use and could cause loss of calcium. i already have osteopenia but now on Reclast and take extra calcium and vitamin and bone density test looks better. i am 79 and do lots of exercise. should i reconsider takine lansoprazole daily?
- 78 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-04-15 00:26:49
