GERD doesn't only affect adults. Individual results may vary. If you're an adult, and you have persistent heartburn two or more days a week, despite different treatments and diet changes, it could be gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. This is also referred to as acid reflux disease ARD. For kids age 12 to 17 years, heartburn symptoms three or more days a week could be GERD.

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Symptom relief does not rule out other serious stomach conditions. Call your doctor right away if you have a decrease in the amount that you urinate or if you have blood in your urine. Call your doctor right away if you have watery stool, stomach pain, and fever that does not go away. People who are taking multiple daily doses of PPI medicines for a long period of time a year or longer may have an increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, or spine.

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The most common side effects in children 12 to 17 years of age were headache, stomach pain, diarrhea, and pain or swelling inflammation in your mouth, nose or throat. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over -the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

They may want to monitor your blood pressure. Dexilant may cause diarrhea. In clinical studies , 4. In comparison, 2. If you have diarrhea from taking Dexilant, it will likely go away within a few days. It may be a symptom of a bacterial infection, such as a Clostridioides difficile C. At normal levels, C. However, the bacteria can multiply and become an infection.

Your doctor may do tests to check if you have a bacterial infection. If needed, they can prescribe antibiotics to treat your infection. Dexilant may cause abdominal pain.

In comparison, 3. If you have abdominal pain, it may go away on its own. They can suggest ways to help relieve your symptoms. Dexilant may cause headaches. Talk with your doctor if you have a headache that lasts several days. As with most drugs, some people can have an allergic reaction after taking Dexilant. Symptoms of a mild allergic reaction can include:. A more severe allergic reaction is rare but possible. Call your doctor right away if you have a severe allergic reaction to Dexilant.

They can prescribe medications to help relieve your symptoms. They may also switch you from Dexilant to a different medication. People taking Dexilant for long periods of time can have bone fractures.

In particular, they may have fractures in their hips, wrist, or spine. But if you take Dexilant for longer than 1 year, or if you take more than one dose per day, you are more likely to have a bone fracture. People using Dexilant long term may also be more likely to develop osteoporosis bone loss. The following information describes dosages that are commonly used or recommended. However, be sure to take the dosage your doctor prescribes for you. Your doctor will determine the best dosage to suit your needs.

Dexilant comes as capsules containing the drug dexlansoprazole. The usual dosage of Dexilant for erosive esophagitis is 60 mg once daily. Your doctor will prescribe Dexilant for up to 8 weeks. In this case, your doctor will prescribe Dexilant for up to 6 months. The recommended dosage is a mg capsule of Dexilant each day. The recommended dosages of Dexilant for children ages 12 to 17 years old are the same as for adults. However, the recommended treatment length for children can vary. Below is a list with the suggested treatment lengths for children ages 12 to 17 years old.

If you miss a dose of Dexilant, take the missed dose as soon as possible. Doing so could raise your risk of side effects. How long you should take Dexilant will depend on your age and your condition. In general, your doctor will likely try to avoid having you take Dexilant as a long-term treatment. Other drugs are available that can treat your condition.

Some may be a better fit for you than others. They can tell you about other medications that may work well for you. Note: Some of the drugs listed here are used off-label to treat these specific conditions. Examples of other drugs that may be used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD include:. You may wonder how Dexilant compares to other medications that have similar uses. Here we look at how Dexilant and Nexium are alike and different. Dexilant is a prescription medication.

Nexium is available as a prescription medication and an over-the-counter medication. Both Dexilant and Nexium can be used in adults, but their use in children varies. Dexilant is approved for use in children ages 12 to 17 years old.

Nexium is approved for use in children ages 1 to 17 years old. Dexilant contains the drug dexlansoprazole. Nexium contains the drug esomeprazole. Both belong to the same class of drugs, called proton pump inhibitors. This means they work the same way in your body. Dexilant and Nexium have some similar side effects and others that differ. Below are examples of these side effects. These lists contain examples of more common side effects that can occur with Dexilant, with Nexium, or with both drugs when taken individually.

This list contains examples of serious side effects that can occur with Dexilant and Nexium when taken individually. Of that group, 88 people received Dexilant and 87 people received Nexium. In the group of people who took Dexilant, The use of Dexilant and Nexium has also been compared through literature reviews. These reviews analyzed the use of Dexilant and Nexium in people with erosive esophagitis and nonerosive reflux disease, a type of GERD.

In people with erosive esophagitis, Dexilant and Nexium were found to have similar effectiveness. However, Dexilant was found to be more effective than Nexium in treating nonerosive reflux disease.

People with this type of GERD who took Dexilant were more likely to experience relief of heartburn symptoms compared with people who took Nexium. Dexilant and Nexium are brand-name drugs. There is currently no generic form of Dexilant available. Nexium is available in generic form, which is called esomeprazole. Brand-name medications usually cost more than generics. According to estimates on GoodRx.

Omeprazole has uses similar to those of Dexilant. Dexilant is a brand-name prescription medication that contains the drug dexlansoprazole. Dexilant is approved for use in adults and in children ages 12 years and older. Omeprazole is a generic drug that also comes as the brand-name drug Prilosec available as a prescription and over-the-counter drug.

Omeprazole can be used to treat many conditions, including:. Dexilant and omeprazole belong to the same class of drugs, called proton pump inhibitors.

Dexilant and omeprazole have some similar side effects and others that differ. These lists contain examples of more common side effects that can occur with Dexilant, with omeprazole, or with both drugs when taken individually. This list contains examples of serious side effects that can occur with Dexilant and with omeprazole when taken individually.

But studies have found both Dexilant and omeprazole to be effective for treating erosive esophagitis and symptoms of GERD. Dexilant is a brand-name drug. There are currently no generic forms of Dexilant available. Omeprazole is a generic drug. Different interactions can cause different effects. For instance, some interactions can interfere with how well a drug works.

Other interactions can increase side effects or make them more severe. Below is a list of medications that can interact with Dexilant. Before taking Dexilant, talk with your doctor and pharmacist. Tell them about all prescription, over-the-counter, and other drugs you take. Also tell them about any vitamins, herbs, and supplements you use. Sharing this information can help you avoid potential interactions.

If you have questions about drug interactions that may affect you, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Warfarin is an anticoagulant medication blood thinner used in people with blood clots.

Taking warfarin with Dexilant can raise the amount of warfarin in your body. Too much warfarin can raise your risk of excessive bleeding. If uncontrolled, excessive bleeding can lead to death. They can help make sure your warfarin dosage is safe to take with Dexilant. Methotrexate is a common medication used in people with cancer and autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis. Dexilant can increase the amount of methotrexate in your body if you take these drugs together.

Too much methotrexate can be toxic and can cause serious side effects, including severe infections. They may also have you stop taking Dexilant and switch to a different medication.

Digoxin is a common medication used in people with heart problems. Dexilant can increase how much digoxin is in your body if you take these drugs together.

Too much digoxin can cause serious side effects, including vision problems and confusion. The use of tacrolimus is very common in people who have undergone organ transplants. Taking tacrolimus with Dexilant can increase the amount of tacrolimus in your body. High amounts of tacrolimus can cause serious side effects, including kidney problems. Rifampin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.