SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Prevacid

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Prevacid

Prevacid has 61 Side Effects total
37 are Life Threatening
5 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Prevacid

Prevacid is also known by the generic name Lansoprazole

USES:
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Lansoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter lansoprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away.

For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

Prevacid has 37 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood - Pancytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Allergies Affecting the Sinuses, Nose or Throat - Upper Respiratory Hypersensitivity Reaction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Anxious - Anxiety is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Broken Bone - Fractures is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Change in Appetite - Appetite Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Cough is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Diarrhea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Flu-Like Symptoms is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Gallstones - Biliary Calculus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Increased Pressure in Eyes - Glaucoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure - Aplastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Low Platelet Count and Bleeding from Immune Response - Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Lung Fibrosis - Pulmonary Fibrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Stomach and Intestinal Infection caused by the Fungus Candida - Gastrointestinal Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Ulcerated Colon - Ulcerative Colitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid

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Prevacid has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prevacid

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prevacid

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prevacid

Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prevacid

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prevacid

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Prevacid Drug-Drug Interactions

Prevacid has interactions of severe seriousness with 4 drug(s):

Prevacid has 1 severe interactions with Atazanavir. Click here to see them

Prevacid has 1 severe interactions with Nelfinavir. Click here to see them

Prevacid has 1 severe interactions with Reyataz. Click here to see them

Prevacid has 1 severe interactions with Viracept. Click here to see them

Prevacid has interactions of serious seriousness with 35 drug(s).

Prevacid has interactions of moderate seriousness with 15 drug(s).

Prevacid has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Prevacid has 4 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Prevacid.

Prevacid Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Prevacid.

Contraindication Warnings

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Prevacid.

Hypomagnesemia - Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood is a contraindication of Prevacid.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Prevacid.

Prevacid has 9 related brands and strengths:

Lansoprazole 15 Mg Cap, Delayed Release Lansoprazole 15 Mg Rapid Dissolve Tab, Delayed Release Lansoprazole 30 Mg Cap, Delayed Release Lansoprazole 30 Mg Rapid Dissolve Tab, Delayed Release Prevacid 15 Mg Cap Prevacid 24hr 15 Mg Cap Prevacid 30 Mg Cap Prevacid Solutab 15 Mg Rapid Dissolve Prevacid Solutab 30 Mg Rapid Dissolve

Prevacid - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.