What are the long term side effects of Dexilant?
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- Long-term side effects. Using Dexilant long term may raise your risk for having serious side effects.
- Weight gain. Dexilant may cause weight gain.
- High blood pressure. Dexilant may cause high blood pressure.
- Diarrhea. Dexilant may cause diarrhea.
- Abdominal pain.
- Headache.
- Allergic reaction.
- Bone fracture.
Is it safe to take Dexilant long term?
Long-term use of Dexilant or other PPIs may increase the risk of a serious kidney injury called acute interstitial nephritis (AIN). AIN is defined by inflammation in the tissue of the kidney. It can often be treated if caught early, but in rare cases it can cause permanent damage.
Does Dexilant cause liver damage?
Dexilant may also cause lupus. (This is an autoimmune disease that results in pain and inflammation throughout the body.) And some people with lupus experience heart- or liver-related problems. Other heart- and liver-related problems were also reported as rare side effects in studies of Dexilant.
Was Dexilant taken off the market?
On October 17, 2017, Dexilant SolutabĀ® (delayed-release disintegrating tablets) was withdrawn from the US market.
Is Dexilant 60 mg safe?
Taking Dexilant long-term may cause you to develop stomach growths called fundic gland polyps. Talk with your doctor about this risk. If you use Dexilant for longer than 3 years, you could develop a vitamin B-12 deficiency. Talk to your doctor about how to manage this condition if you develop it.
Can Dexilant cause heart palpitations?
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: symptoms of a low magnesium blood level (such as unusually fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, persistent muscle spasms, seizures).
What drug is closest to Dexilant?
There are many potential substitutes for Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) depending on the condition you are taking the medication for. There are other PPIs, like lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec), and pantoprazole (Protonix).