Dexilant
(dexlansoprazole)
Treats heartburn.
Our bottom line
Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) is an effective medicine to treat heartburn, but can be expensive since it is only available as a brand.
- Drug class: Gastrointestinal
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
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.
What to expect from Dexilant, on one page
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.
What to expect from Dexilant, on one page
Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It lowers the amount of acid in your stomach, which treats heartburn.
- Drug class: Gastrointestinal
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Prices and coupons
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What to expect when you take Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) for Erosive esophagitis and GERD
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- Effectiveness
- Starts to kick inFull effects
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- Possible side effects
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Upper airway infection
- Vomiting
- Gas
It can take time for a drug to start working, or for some side effects to go away.
Source: FDA product label and Iodine pharmacistsSide effect rates for Dexilant (dexlansoprazole)
- Diarrhea5%5%3%3%
- Abdominal pain4%4%4%4%
- Nausea3%3%3%3%
- Upper airway infection3%3%1%1%
- Gas3%3%1%1%
- Vomiting2%2%1%1%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of Dexilant.
People taking Dexilant felt side effect more
People taking Dexilant felt side effect less
Risks and Warnings for Dexilant (dexlansoprazole)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.Heartburn and feelings of upset stomach can be warning signs of more serious stomach problems or cancer. Call your doctor if you have throat pain, chest pain, belly pain, trouble swallowing, or signs of a bleeding ulcer such as black or bloody stools, or vomiting blood. These may be signs of a worse health problem.
Common concerns from people taking Dexilant (dexlansoprazole)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- Worth itLow hassleReviewed Dexilanton 7/22/2016I have to take this every day. It really helps, but the cost is so much. Been trying to see how I can afford it.38WomanGastroesophageal reflux disease
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed Dexilanton 8/16/2016There's a discount card from the manufacturer that if used with insurance brings the price to about $50, which is what I pay.35WomanGastroesophageal reflux disease
- Not worth itLow hassleReviewed Dexilanton 9/1/2016Dexilant worked very well for me however it was cost inhibitive. My Dr. put me on Protonix 40 mg. It took about two weeks to effective. It works almost as well. The difference between $250 a month for Dexilant or $10 a month for Protonix70ManHeartburn
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking the dissolving tablet.
- Worth itBig hassleReviewed Dexilanton 8/30/2016Take before acidic dinner/alcohol. Do not take with other meds in morning. Cancels out antidepressants.56WomanGastroesophageal reflux disease
- Swallow Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) whole. Don't chew, break, or crush. If you can't swallow whole pills, you can sprinkle the contents of the pill in applesauce.
- Take with or without food. Take the dissolving tablet 30 minutes before a meal.
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed Dexilanton 1/9/2017You can't take iron supplements with it so make sure you're getting enough with the food you eat.24WomanHeartburn
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed Dexilanton 4/19/2019All the other protein pump inhibitors caused me to be very sick. Couldn't eat hardly any food. Lost 60lbs from being sick.60WomanA year or soGERD
- Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) can cause kidney inflammation or kidney swelling. This kidney problem can occur at any time during treatment and is generally caused by an allergic reaction. Signs of kidney problems include inability to pass urine, changes in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or unexpected sudden weight gain.
- Not sureSome hassleReviewed Dexilanton 1/9/2017The medicine worked almost immediately at eliminating the acid causing blisters in my throat and pain in my stomach. It also helped my digestion. Less gas and healthier stools. After about a week of taking it I am so anxious and nervous. I feel like I drank 10 cups of coffee and every sound and touch is so irritating. I couldn't function I was so on-edge and angry.35WomanGastroesophageal reflux disease