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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Dexilant Oral.

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285 Total User Reviews

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Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
11/12/2012 8:20:46 PM

Reviewer: paw paw, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
I started itching and increased pressure in my eyes. I have taken several other PPI'S.I would not recommend this drug to anyone.

Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
10/23/2012 4:18:12 PM

Reviewer: duck51, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:
I have been on this medication for over a year and after reading all these comments, i notice that a lot of my symptoms has been like the ones im reading! I have always been sickly with stomach problems, joint pains and others. So i just thought it was me, but after reading all of these bad reviews about this med it could very well be that i should have taken myself off of it the day i got it. I c ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
10/22/2012 8:58:21 AM

Reviewer: vbydesign, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
I have been taking Dexilant for over a year and it has worked pretty well for me, the side effects, well I don't think I realized they were from this drug until I read other reviews. I have had sleeplessness, cramps, numbness in my hands while sleeping and even once woke up with my scalp numb on one side. I had the worst charlie horse of my life the other night, My leg is still sore from that! The ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
10/6/2012 6:55:57 PM

Reviewer: 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
Taken for 2 months now I am haveing diarreah for a week.

Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
10/4/2012 8:10:21 PM

Reviewer: Meldon, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I have been taking this for about 2 weeks now. No side effects and really helps with acid.

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