Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have been on dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for almost 6 years, is this safe? i would like to get off it, i read something about it affecting arteries or heart
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Well!: I would assume your cardiologist placed you on this. You must have had stents placed I assume. Best to speak to your cardiologist. You have to be very cautious here
Answered 7/4/2016
1.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Had a clear echocardiogram 3 years ago, no blocked arteries. Could I have blocked my arteries enough to have a heart attack now?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am a 53 year old male, had a mild heart attack 2 years ago, have lupus also,arteries are too small for stent, i am smoking still, will meds work for?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How come I always have a fever? Low grade and high. I have a stent in main artery of heart and broke 27 bones. That was over 2 years ago
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My dad(55 ) had angioplasty two years back with three blocked artery, what are all screenings to prevent heart attack in future?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Had a stint put in my heart about 2 years ago and the balloon in 2 other artery's I have been have some chest pains the past few weeks not bad pains but some pain. I have not been able to go to the doctor for over a year and a half because we don't have i
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Is it safe to get a tattoo on the upper chest right below collar bones even though it's close to the heart and arteries?
I read some article online a while back saying that supplementing with vitamin D3 could cause calcification of heart valves/ arteries? Is it safe?
My dad 53 years had angioplasty in 3 arteries last year after heart attack, is there probability of heart attack recurrence?
I am a 45 years old. When is a good age to have a heart stress done? I am concerned about clogged arteries or other heart issues. Thank you.
If i've been sedentary for many years, sitting almost always, could I have clogged arteries at 25? Bad diet too. My heart races and I have chest pain.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
