What is Lansoprazole?
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Lansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor which prevents the stomach from producing acid. It is used in the treatment of stomach ulcers and GERD.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease | 919 | 142 | |
| Acid reflux | 244 | 49 | |
| Hiatal hernia | 126 | 24 | |
| H. pylori | 26 | 3 | |
| General health | 17 | 4 |
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Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 11 | |
| Moderate | 9 | |
| Mild | 20 | |
| None | 180 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Lansoprazole
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 5 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 4 | |
| Stomach pain | 4 | |
| Nausea | 3 | |
| Acid reflux | 2 | |
| Dry mouth | 2 |
Why patients stopped taking Lansoprazole
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 88 | |
| Doctor's advice | 49 | |
| Other | 44 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 28 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 26 | |
| Expense | 18 | |
| Side effects too severe | 18 | |
| Personal research | 7 |
Duration
Stopped taking Lansoprazole
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 44 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 34 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 31 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 31 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 37 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 26 | |
| 10 years or more | 17 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Lansoprazole after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole (Prilosec) | 21 | |
| Esomeprazole (Nexium) | 12 | |
| Pantoprazole (Protonix) | 5 | |
| Ranitidine (Ranitidine OTC) | 4 | |
| Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant) | 2 |
Patients stopped taking Lansoprazole and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole (Prilosec) | 19 | |
| Esomeprazole (Nexium) | 14 | |
| Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant) | 10 | |
| Pantoprazole (Protonix) | 8 | |
| Ranitidine (Ranitidine OTC) | 2 |
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