Compare Dexilant vs. Prevacid
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats heartburn.
Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) is an effective medicine to treat heartburn, but can be expensive since it is only available as a brand.
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4.7/ 5 average rating with 73 reviewsforDexilant
Treats heartburn and stomach ulcers.
Prevacid (lansoprazole) is an effective and inexpensive acid reducer commonly used to provide heartburn relief and help heal ulcers.
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4.0/ 5 average rating with 21 reviewsforPrevacid
Upsides
- Relieves heartburn symptoms better than other stomach medicines (like Pepcid, Tagamet, and Zantac).
- Lasts longer than other alternative stomach medicines.
- Convenient once daily dosing.
- Treats GERD in children 12 to 17 years of age.
- Can be swallowed whole, or contents of the pill can be emptied into applesauce for easy swallowing.
- Most people can take Prevacid (lansoprazole) without any noticeable day-to-day side effects.
- Comes in a dissolving tablet to be placed on the tongue if you cannot or do not like to swallow pills.
- Prevacid (lansoprazole) lasts longer than other types of antacids (like Zantac, Pepcid, or Tums), and you only need to take it once a day.
- You can take it in combination with a quick-acting antacid (like Maalox or Tums) if you need relief right away.
- Prevacid (lansoprazole) is available over-the-counter and as inexpensive, generic options.
Downsides
- Similar to other proton pump inhibitors, Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) can weaken bones when taken for a long period of time.
- Can take a few days before you start to feel the full effects.
- Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) can affect how other medicines, vitamins, and minerals get absorbed in your body.
- There's no generic version available, so it can be expensive.
- Doesn't start working right away like some other acid reducers (Tums, Rolaids, or Maalox).
- May not be the best choice for patients 65 years of age and older due to risk of bone fractures and C. diff infection (bacterial).
- Is used if you have frequent heartburns that occur more than 2 days per week. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you only have occasional heartburn.
Used for
- Stomach ulcer
- Stomach ulcer prevention while taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Intestinal ulcer
- Stomach bacteria infection (helicobacter pylori)
- Erosive esophagitis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Barrett's esophagus
- Stomach ulcer prevention
- Heartburn prevention
Dosage forms
- Delayed-release pill
- Dissolving tablet
- Extended release
- Dissolving tablet extended release
- Liquid
Price
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$202.66
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Reviews
73 reviews so far
93%
saidit'sworth it
92%
saiditworked well
14%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Dexilant (dexlansoprazole)?
Leave a review21 reviews so far
71%
saidit'sworth it
71%
saiditworked well
19%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Prevacid (lansoprazole)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
6possible side effects
- Diarrhea5%
- Abdominal pain4%
- Nausea3%
- Upper airway infection3%
- Gas3%
- Vomiting2%
Risks and risk factors
- Possible stomach cancer
- Kidney inflammation
- Severe diarrhea
- Being hospitalized
- Antibiotic use
- Bone fractures
- High dose Dexilant (dexlansoprazole)
- Long-term treatment with Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) (more than 1 year)
- Low bone mineral density
- Aged 50 years or older
- Alcohol
- Smoking
- Taking steroids or seizure medicines
- Low magnesium and vitamin B12 levels
- Taking digoxin or diuretics
- Lupus
- Stomach cancer
- Acute kidney damage
- Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD)
- Bone fractures
- High dose Prevacid (lansoprazole)
- Long-term treatment with Prevacid (lansoprazole)
- Low bone mineral density
- Older age
- Lupus
- Low vitamin or mineral levels