Prevacid

Lansoprazole prevents the production of acid in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, certain bacteria in the stomach, inflammation of the esophagus, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. It can also be used to prevent and treat ulcers in patients taking medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Top Helpful Cases

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I have had heartburn since I was about 20 years old...I am now 30. It has gotten worse and worse over the years and it's now daily, and affects me for most of the day.
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Ever since I was younger, a teenager, I've had a very sensitive stomach. I've woken up in the middle of the night crying from bad heart burn, thrown up after meals due to acid reflux. It was a nightmare. I tried taking tums, pepcid, you name it, I tried it. I tried to stay away from spicy foods, or anything ...
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Prevacid is Used For These Conditions

Area
Condition Average Result Healed Helped
a Lot
Helped
a Little
No Change Made Worse
All Conditions (average)
3.3
(8)
1 2 3 2
Internal
Internal Gastritis
4.5
1 1
Knee
Knee Fractured Kneecap
3.0
1
Internal
Internal Heartburn
2.8
1 2 2
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