subject: Prevacid Side Effects, Are You Willing To Take The Risks? [print this page] Prevacid (lansoprazole) is sometimes used to treat a doudenal ulcer, other types of ulcers and erosion of the esophagus caused by reflux of stomach acid due to GERD or acid reflux disease. Lansoprazole and other similar drugs or medication are often given as options by a doctor as a form of treatment for these symptoms, but you still need to be aware of all the possible consequences and potential Prevacid side effects before making an informed decision. This not only includes Prevacid side effects but the potential for drug interactions with other medicine you may be taking as well the possibility of severe allergic reactions. These can even occur if you are taking the recommended dose.
If you are considering taking Prevacid and are looking into Prevacid side effects it probably means you are suffering from symptoms like:
* Heartburn
* Sore throat
* Chest pain
* Hoarseness
* Regurgitation
Now let's compare these to common Prevacid side effects you may risk incurring:
* Constipation
* Diarrhea
* Abdominal pain
* Nausea
Not so bad? Well while rare these are also potential Prevacid side effects:
* Allergic reactions
* Migraines
* Stroke
* Chest pain
* High blood pressure
* Fainting
* Heart attack
* Ulcerated colitis
* Gout
* Weight loss
* Weight gain
* Asthma
* Depression
* Insomnia
* Acne
* Nosebleeds
* Rashes
* Hair loss
* Dry eyes
* Ear infections
* Urinary tract infections
* Impotence
It doesn't take a genius or Sherlock Holmes to deduce that the potential Prevacid side effects are far worse than then symptoms that it is supposed to treat. So what are the alternatives? Drugs similar to Prevacid carry equally lengthy or even longer lists of side effects that are just as serious as Prevacid side effects.
But there are other options. In most cases symptoms of GERD and reflux problems can be prevented and even eliminated through proper diet combined with natural remedies. Diet is most often the root cause of reflux problems. All to often these days people are used to over eating and consuming processed unhealthy foods high in acid. Those suffering from heartburn commonly blame spicy foods. However the cause is deeper than that. It is also acidic foods and drinks that cause the over production of stomach acid. Surprisingly to many this can include foods items such as eggs, meat, dairy products and some fruits and vegetables. These foods should be replaced with those that are considered alkaline foods and naturally balance the level of acid in the stomach. These include bananas, papaya and herbs and spices like mint, basil, ginger and fennel seed.
Clearly making some diet changes is much safer and more costs effective than risking the chance of incurring the above Prevacid side effects. Other factors that may help reduce your reflux problems include getting regular exercise and being careful not to lay down or or bend over right after meals. Additionally natural remedies have proven to help other sufferers free themselves from symptoms in just minutes. These natural remedies include drinking apple cider vinegar, aloe vera juice, honey and licorice root.
