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Side Effects

Like all medicines, Prevacid may cause some side effects. In studies, Prevacid had a low occurrence of side effects, including diarrhea (3.8%), abdominal pain (2.1%) and nausea (1.3%). Other serious stomach conditions may still exist.

Information Your Doctor Should Know

Prevacid Capsules and Prevacid SoluTab (lansoprazole) Orally Disintegrating Tablets are prescription medicines and may not be right for everyone. Your doctor will need to know about your past and present illnesses and the names of any other drugs and supplements you take and why you take them. You should not take Prevacid if you've had an allergic reaction to Prevacid or its ingredients. Finally, you should also mention if you are pregnant or nursing.















Important Safety Information for Prevacid

If you suffer from persistent heartburn two or more days a week, despite treatment and diet changes, it could be acid reflux disease. Prescription Prevacid Capsules and Prevacid SoluTabTM (lansoprazole) Orally Disintegrating Tablets are used for the treatment of acid reflux disease including erosive esophagitis and for maintenance of healed erosive esophagitis. Your results may vary. Most erosions heal in 4–8 weeks. Prevacid may not be right for everyone and has a low occurrence of side effects such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea. Symptom relief does not rule out other serious stomach conditions. Talk to your doctor or healthcare professional to see if Prevacid is right for you. Prevacid products should not be crushed or chewed.

Please see the complete Prescribing Information for more information and talk to your doctor.