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Reviewer: LST863, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had problems with Laryngitis reflux for 4 months! I had bad hoarseness. It felt like I was losing my voice! I have a very bad throat pain and alot of mucus sticks in my throat! It's very annoying! I went to ENT doctor. He checked my vocal cord. It was little swollen. He said I have bad acid reflux. Everytime I eat, the acid kept getting into my throat and it irritating my vocal cord. He pres
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I had problems with heartburn for years and took Tums or other antacids to treat. The problem worsened as I got older and the antacids no longer were effective. The problem got so bad that I was losing my voice often and thought I had problem with my voicebox. I went to the doctor where he explained that it was probably the acid getting into my throat and irritating my voicebox. I had even started
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Reviewer: Becca, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I got off the Nexium after trying over the counter products for less money- The Prevacid was recommended by the pharmacist saying it is the next best thing to Nexium- Been on it for a week and it is working as well as the Nexium. I have GERD and if I go one day with out it I am suffering- so this has worked out well for me-
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Reviewer: AnnaG, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have been taking the Compound version of Prevacid, Lansoprazole, for 10 days and my stomach feels like the garbage can. I have a constant headache in the back of my head. Never had nausea and stomach cramps before starting this medication. Also feeling very, very tired. Hope the side effects diminish soon or I may not continue with this medication.
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Reviewer: Clare, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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treatment was effective,Dr. recommended to use daily with no pause as prescribed in the instructions. I quit using it after several months when I learned it can cause easier fractures (74yrs old). I have previous back & hip problems already, I didnt want to add to it.
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