Compare Dexilant vs. Tagamet
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats heartburn and ulcers.
Dexilant (Dexlansoprazole) is an effective medicine to treat heartburn and ulcers, but can be expensive.
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4.7/ 5 average rating with 73 reviewsforDexilant
Treats heartburn.
Tagamet (cimetidine) works well for heartburn, but may have more side effects than other medicines like it.
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3.4/ 5 average rating with 632 reviewsforTagamet
Upsides
- Relieves heartburn symptoms and heals ulcers better than other stomach medicines, such as Pepcid, Tagamet, and Zantac.
- Lasts longer than other similar stomach medicines. Most people take it once a day.
- Your body won't develop a tolerance to Dexilant (Dexlansoprazole), so it'll work the same way as long as you need to keep taking it.
- Once heartburn symptoms are treated, a low dose of Dexilant (Dexlansoprazole) can be taken daily.
- Lasts longer than other medicines like it so you may not need to take it as frequently.
- Affordable as an over-the-counter or generic medicine.
Downsides
- Taking Dexilant (Dexlansoprazole) in high doses or for longer than 1 year can increase the risk for bone fractures, especially if you already have osteoporosis (weak bones).
- Many drugs can interact with Dexilant (Dexlansoprazole), so talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting any new medicines.
- There's no generic version available, so it can be expensive.
- Does not work as fast as antacids like Maalox, Tums, or Rolaids.
- May not work as well if you have an inflammed esophagus. Your doctor will assess which medicine is best for you.
- May not be the best option if you are elderly or have kidney or liver problems.
- Can interfere with how other medicines work.
Used for
- Active duodenal ulcer
- Duodenal ulcer prophylaxis
- Active gastric ulcer
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hypersecretory conditions
- Heartburn
- Interstitial cystitis
- Peptic ulcer
- H.pylori treatment
Dosage forms
- Extended release
- Pill
- Liquid
Price
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$280.87
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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 review632 reviews so far
63%
saidit'sworth it
36%
saiditworked well
12%
saidit'sa big hassle
Have you used Tagamet (cimetidine)?
Leave a reviewSide effects
6possible side effects
- Diarrhea5%
- Abdominal Pain4%
- Nausea3%
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection2%
- Vomiting2%
- Flatulence2%
The Tagamet (cimetidine) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Hiding possible cancer
- Severe stomach inflammation (atrophic gastritis)
- Helicobacter pylori infection
- Autoimmune disease
- Severe diarrhea
- Being hospitalized
- Antibiotic use
- Broken bones
- Osteoporosis
- Age 50 or older
- Using high medication doses
- Long-term therapy (1 year or more)
- Smoking
- Use of other medications that weaken bones
- Low vitamin or mineral levels
- Confusion
- Elderly
- Kidney problems
- Liver problems
- Dementia
- Drug interactions
- Chronic lung problems
- Asthma
- COPD
- Lung problems
- Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea
- Taking antibiotics
- Englarged breasts in men (gynecomastia)