My Lack of Prevacid Side Effects

Prevacid is the brand name for the generic drug, lansoprazole, which is mainly used to decrease the amount of acid produced in the stomach aka heartburn. It is also used to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and other conditions involving stomach acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Each dose is usually in capsule form and is to be taken with 8 ounces of water before eating. It should not be broken, as the delayed-release of the drug will cause too much to be released at once. However, if it cannot be swallowed, it can be opened and mixed with a spoonful of some type of soft food, like pudding, or 2 ounces of juice, and swallowed without chewing.

Other forms include oral granules that get dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water and orally disintegrating tablets that dissolve in your mouth without chewing,

Prevacid is best when taken regularly. If you experience minor side effects, they might work themselves out after repeated use.

Before using Prevacid, tell your doctor if you have:

any drug allergies
liver disease
phenylketonuria (as some forms contain phenylalanine)
or are pregnant (not expected to be harmful to unborn babies)

Also before using this Prevacid, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

theophylline
digoxin
ampicillin
ketoconazole
iron
blood thinners

If you also use sucralfate (used to treat stomach ulcers), avoid taking it at the same time you take Prevacid because Sucralfate can weaken your body's absorption of Prevacid. It's best if you Wait at least 30 minutes after taking Prevacid, before you take sucralfate.

There may be other drugs that can interact with Prevacid, so tell your doctor the names of all the prescription and OTC medications you use and includes vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Moderate side effects include:

allergic reaction
hives
difficulty breathing
swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat

Less serious side effects may include:

headache
nausea
stomach pain
diarrhea
constipation