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Reviewer: Joanne, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Have had a rise in blood pressure almost immediately. Also take lanoxin, and have many episodes of heart palpitations. Stopped taking after 2 months, as symptoms were getting worse
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Within two weeks of taking Kapidex my stomach aches and heartburn were gone. Problem is I've had explosive diarrhea up to 10 times per day. It seems everything I eat, which is mild and less than ever, runs right through me. As of today I'm not taking Kapidex anymore and my GI will be calling me with his diagnosis this afternoon. Even if they don't give me another script today, I will n
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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It is very good for my acid reflux but has cost severe constipation.
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Reviewer: crowned, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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6 hours after taking the 60mg dose, I started having gas pain which intensified to the point of doubling over with pain. 4 hours later started with exposive diarrhea. is is now 36 hours later and even with immodium (8 in 24 hours) I am still experiencing some cramping and diarrhea though it has eased in intensity.
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Reviewer: vrolon, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Since day 1, I have experienced severe loose stools, abdominal cramps and horrible heartburn sensation all the time. I feel I cannot breathe because of the chest pressure caused by the heartburn. Even taking Gaviscon during the day has not helped. I've had better relief from generic OTC Omeprazole. Will discontinue use of Kapidex.
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