Question 1

How are dexilant (dexlansoprazole) and prilosec different?

Accepted Answer

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) works for longer period and has 2 different layers of med, one released immediately another later on.

Question 2

24 hr esoph. ph monitoring came normal.still having acidity symptoms. dexilant+prilosec helps.how's it possible?can anything else simulate acidity?

Accepted Answer

You may not have reflux (24hr test) but could still have dyspepsia or gastritis that responds to acid blocking? Have you had H. Pylori testing?

Question 3

Have superficial gastric ulcers. cant take dexilant (dexlansoprazole) or protonix. prilosec 2x a day is not helping. dont have reflux. got zantac. how should i take it?

Accepted Answer

If you are having problems with your medications, you need to speak to your pcp or gastroenterologist. You need to avoid nsaids like aleve,  Motrin , asa . You can try zantac (ranitidine) at a twice a day dose, but still suggest follow up with the doctor.

Question 4

Had endoscopy, have 3 superficial  ulcers. took antibiotic before test. no h-pylori showed. dexilant (dexlansoprazole) caused headache. on prilosec.will it cure ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Has a very good track record in treating ulcers.  High likelihood it well resolve your problem.

Question 5

Is 80 mg omeprazole equivalent to 60 mg dexilant (dexlansoprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) (lansoprazole) 60mg is a dual-release lansoprazole, and is somewhat like taking lansoprazole 30mg twice daily.  Lansoprazole 30mg is considered to be an equivalent dose to omeprazole 20mg.  Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) 60mg once daily therefore is roughly the equivalent of omeprazole 20mg twice daily. Nexium (esomeprazole), rabeprazole, pantoprazole also exist; some people respond to one more than another.

Question 6

Which is more effective dexilant (dexlansoprazole) or omeprazole? which is safer?

is atrophic gastritis risk with these high with long term use?

Accepted Answer

Both of these work equally well. However, some patients respond well to one and not the other, and sometimes trial and error is the only method to determine which medication is best for a particular patient. The risk of atrophic gastritis, although small, would be essentially equal for each of the medications. I would recommend returning to your gastroenterologist to discuss this. Good luck.

Question 7

What is a good pill for gastritis i have tried omeprazole, dexilant (dexlansoprazole) and prevacid they help but not enough help?

Accepted Answer

If medication are not enough you have to consider if the foods you are eating are making the problem worse.  Common foods like coffee, tomato sauce, orange juice, etc. Are acid and can make symptoms of gastritis or reflux worse.

Question 8

I take a dexilant (dexlansoprazole) in the evening for my heartburn and ulcer from crohns flare. can i take an omeprazole in morning if it starts to bother me?

Accepted Answer

Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) effectively blocks acid secretion over a 24 hour period, and you are not likely to get any further relief by adding omeprazole.
Indeed, if it's your Crohn's disease that is causing your pain, a different therapy may be indicated. Consult your Gastroenterologist

Question 9

Taking carafate, dexilant, (dexlansoprazole) and phenegran. took 20mg omeprazole and numbing sensation occurred in mouth then head/face, then headache developed. ?

Accepted Answer

There may have been a drug interaction as Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) and Omeprazole are both similar types of medications. I would hold off on taking so many meds for your symptoms and follow up with a GI specialist who can look into your stomach and find the source of untrue problem. I would avoid spicy foods, chocolate, acidic drinks (orange juice), tomato sauce or ketchup, as well as soda until then.

Question 10

How do you feel about taking apple cider vinegar in water 3x per day instead of rinitidine, omeprazole, or dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for gerd?

Accepted Answer

While the drugs you mention are proven to help reflux, they can have serious side effects, some even life-threatening. While I am not aware of research on apple cider vinegar for reflux, it is a widely-used folk remedy that has helped many. If it doesn't help, you can always try the drugs, or try other home remedies and herbal medicines. See http://www.Earthclinic.Com/cures/acid_reflux2.Html#acv.

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24 hr esoph. ph monitoring came normal.still having acidity symptoms. dexilant+prilosec helps.how's it possible?can anything else simulate acidity?

Have superficial gastric ulcers. cant take dexilant (dexlansoprazole) or protonix. prilosec 2x a day is not helping. dont have reflux. got zantac. how should i take it?

Had endoscopy, have 3 superficial ulcers. took antibiotic before test. no h-pylori showed. dexilant (dexlansoprazole) caused headache. on prilosec.will it cure ulcers?

Is 80 mg omeprazole equivalent to 60 mg dexilant (dexlansoprazole)?

Which is more effective dexilant (dexlansoprazole) or omeprazole? which is safer? is atrophic gastritis risk with these high with long term use?

What is a good pill for gastritis i have tried omeprazole, dexilant (dexlansoprazole) and prevacid they help but not enough help?

I take a dexilant (dexlansoprazole) in the evening for my heartburn and ulcer from crohns flare. can i take an omeprazole in morning if it starts to bother me?

Taking carafate, dexilant, (dexlansoprazole) and phenegran. took 20mg omeprazole and numbing sensation occurred in mouth then head/face, then headache developed. ?

How do you feel about taking apple cider vinegar in water 3x per day instead of rinitidine, omeprazole, or dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for gerd?

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