I was diagnosed as having the H Pylori infection after having a month of dull and sharp pains in my left side and sour stomach for weeks when my stomach was empty. My doctor gave me Prevpac to which I was very weary of taking because of the reviews I read. I took my meds at the EXACT time every day. I took them with a pretty high dose of probiotics which helped SO MUCH with any possible side effec...
I had to be rushed to hospital twice for not being able to breath, have facial redness and unusually high blood pressure.
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Anthony | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/22/2008
Condition: Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori
Overall rating 2.3
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Prevpac caused loss of taste, severe throat irritation and difficulty in swallowing. These symptoms appeared after 5 days of treatment.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/16/2008
Condition: Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori
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this drug has made me sick , i feel worse now then before i started the treatment my tounge has turned black and my mouth tastes like i have a penny disoliving , this is my second dose and im praying my 14 days fly by
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xpose | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/15/2008
Condition: Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori
Overall rating 5.0
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now im using prevpac for two weeks its doing the job but! makes you feel week back pain tired cant sleep lots of thoughts during sleeping,but it worked for me,and it may work for you.
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mealone | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/15/2008
Condition: Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori
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This med has torn my mouth up. I have no taste and everything irritates the inside of my mouth. Tooth paste sends me through the roof!!! But it worked.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/11/2008
Condition: Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori
Overall rating 4.3
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I had a headache the first 2 days and I have a bad taste in my mouth. My stomach hurt a little the first couple days, but it's actually better than before I started the meds. I used to have nausea and pain all of the time from H.Pylori and an ulcer and that is much better.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/14/2008
Condition: Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori
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After 9 days of medication, I broke out in hives, mouth and face began to swell. By the time I arrived at the ER, throat was restricting. Prior to that, I had loss of appetite and some nausea. Dr. decided to put me on this medication when blood test came back +. I think that what I really had was passed a gallstone.
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dwashingotn | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/13/2008
Condition: Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori
Overall rating 5.0
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I have no complaints about this drug. I am just glad that I was diagnosed and is receiving treatment before any other problems occurred such as stomache ulcers or cancer . I have had no side effects and this drug has worked wonderfully for me.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/13/2008
Condition: Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori
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I guess I would be what you call the patient of all side effects because I have experience just about all of the side effects listed. I had the stomach cramps, itchy skin, headaches, back pain, rash, hives, tight-swore throat and a little dizziness. I’m not sure why I had experience all these side effects but I am thinking maybe it’s because of my size considering the recommended dosage. I am only 5ft 1” and weight 110 Ibs, so maybe that’s a big factor. Overall, I must say that I started feeling some relief of interjection and a little better as far as my stomach go. However, I decided to stop taking the medication after I broke out into a rash and hives. I have contacted my doctor and I am awaiting his recommendation before I continue. At present I do feel like I need something for the itching and hives…I’m thinking Benadryl, but I won’t take anything until I hear back from my doctor. In all, this medication seems to help my initial problem but created other problems stemming from the side effects. Read More Read Less
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mauvyblue71 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/24/2008
Condition: Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori
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Nausea and dizziness began immediately after beginning course of antibiotics. I lost 8 lbs. total during the course. After finishing meds noticed am now having difficulty swallowing as if though the muscles in my throat have been damaged. Next time i am diagnosed with any infection will seek natural cures. i believe prevacid weakend stomache acid so much that now my digestive system has been negatively altered. Use precautions with any pump inhibitors. Stomache acid is there for a reason.
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sydney | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/22/2008
Condition: Other
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Terrible depression & terrible dreams plus bad taste, no appetite. The depression & terrible dreams are not worth taking the drug. I did switch the Precacid to Nexium. I had taken Nexium previously without side effects. The drug companies should be notified as depression is not a symptom of a side effect.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/20/2008
Condition: Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/2/2008
Condition: Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori
Overall rating 4.7
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After starting the PrevPac, I experienced severe side effects for the first 5 days: dizziness, weakness, diarrhea and nausea. They subsided quite a bit after the initial dosing. The 8 giant pills were quite a lot to take but in the end, they worked and I'm feeling 100% better. The individual packs labeled "AM" and "PM" couldn't be easier to follow as it's self explanatory.
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/31/2007
Condition: Other
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I have not had symptoms of ulcers but had nausea for 10 days when the lab said I was positve for this bacteria. I was 80% better before I started to take prevpac. Then I became much worse by the fourth day and went to the emergency room last night. They did an ultasound and my gall bladder was normal. The nausea is 100% caused by gas production in my stomach. No other symptoms but bloating and nausea. I forgot to take the medication this morning and almost felt normal the whole day. Took it at5 pm and was sick in one hour. Larry McGovernRead More Read Less
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quiet storm | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/7/2007
Condition: Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori
Overall rating 5.0
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The experience was easy and taking it as it is package made it easy since I take other medications.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/12/2007
Condition: Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori
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I took this for 14 days and it did not work. I was given different types of antibiotics for 10 days and it worked.
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