Side effect(s) of Lansoprazole

Last Updated on Jan 11, 2023

Review the side-effects of Lansoprazole as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Central Nervous System- Headache.

  Skin- Severe allergic reactions.

  Eye and ENT- Speech disorder.

  Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, nausea, inflammation of pancreas and vomiting.

  Genitourinary- Urinary retention.

  Blood- Decrease in white blood cells, platelets, neutrophils, anemia and bleeding.

  Liver- Liver damage.

  Miscellaneous- Injection site pain/reaction and life-threatening allergic reactions.

Other Precautions :

Do not change the dose or stop taking this medication unless advised by health care provider.

Drug Name : Lansoprazole

Lansoprazole(Prevacid ) generic is a proton pump inhibitor, prescribed for gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis (inflammation of esophagus), and Zollinger-Ellison (gastric acid hyper secretion) syndrome. It blocks the enzyme in the stomach that produces acid.