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Compare DEXLANSOPRAZOLE (Dexlansoprazole) and Rabeprazole (AcipHex) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Dexlansoprazole, Dexilant, Prevacid · Proton Pump Inhibitor
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Dexlansoprazole belongs to a class of antisecretory compounds, the substituted benzimidazoles, that suppress gastric acid secretion by specific inhibition ...
Approved for
AcipHex · Proton Pump Inhibitor
How it works
Substituted benzimidazole PPI that irreversibly inhibits the H+/K+ ATPase proton pump in gastric parietal cells.
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
No specific warnings
Based on 9 Reddit discussions
DEXLANSOPRAZOLE
56%
positive
9 threads
Rabeprazole
0%
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0 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
9 Reddit threads analysed for DEXLANSOPRAZOLE
Overall Sentiment
Slightly positive
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
9 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
I'll preface this with the fact that I'm a PICU NP. I don't do outpatient, and I could be better about considering costs when discussing medications or therapies, but often my patients are so sick there aren't really alternatives. I know healthcare costs are a big point of discussion in this group.
I **(17MTF, 194cm/6'5", 145kg)** have had unexplained symptoms for years now. They didn't seem like an immediate risk until my baby cousin suddenly died. Also, hopefully, this isn't too long a read. I'm sorry if it is. A few months ago, my **(1F)** cousin died of SIDS after being discharged from
I (17 Trans MTF Scholar) having been experiencing increasingly worsening symptoms since around the age of 5. I take Valproic Acid, Fluoxetine, Dexlansoprazole, Lorasidone, Bisprolol and Buspirone. I am also prescribed Tramadol but I don't take it because I don't want to become addicted. I started ha
Age: 22 Gender: Male Height: 1.80m Weight: 64Kg Race: White Duration of complaint: 24 hours Location: Argentina Current medication: Dexlansoprazol 60mg per day Hey Reddit. You've probably heard similar complaints before but this is truly for now the only place where I think I can find answers. I pu
My boyfriend (**28M**), has been sick for almost 2 years and the doctors have not been able to figure it out. He has seen a few doctors that have prescribed meds to treat specific symptoms but none have taken the time to see what could be underlying and linking the symptoms. Treating the symptoms ha
Hi - Female, 62, obese, old RN, total thyroidectomy 10 years ago for thyroid cancer, cancer free since. I had rebound covid in September of this year. I was sick about 2 weeks and had an elevated temp for about a week. At that time, I started spending a lot of time outside in fairly cool weather, li
23F; Diagnoses: PCOS, high cholesterol, anxiety disorder, depression, gastritis, GERD; Meds: Lexapro, dexlansoprazole Sorry for the long read but I felt it was important to include all this info to better understand my situation. So I left what was initially gastritis untreated for about 2 years a
My father, age 62, is a retired bus driver and lifelong farmer. He is in good health, never smoked, never drank alcohol, stands 6 feet tall, and weighs 180 lbs. There is no significant family history of medical conditions. On September 8th, he began feeling unwell and stopped eating because food mad
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Both DEXLANSOPRAZOLE and Rabeprazole belong to the Proton Pump Inhibitor class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
DEXLANSOPRAZOLE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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