Dexilant and Laryngeal nerve damage - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Laryngeal nerve damage is reported as a side effect among people who take Dexilant (dexlansoprazole), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Vitamin D3, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Laryngeal nerve damage when taking Dexilant. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 56,153 people who have side effects when taking Dexilant from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dexilant?

Dexilant has active ingredients of dexlansoprazole. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 57,103 Dexilant users. Check the latest studies of Dexilant.

What is Laryngeal nerve damage?

Laryngeal nerve damage is found to be associated with 346 drugs and 611 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Laryngeal nerve damage.

On Jul, 19, 2026

56,153 people reported to have side effects when taking Dexilant.
Among them, 13 people (0.02%) have Laryngeal nerve damage.

Could Dexilant cause Laryngeal nerve damage?

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Laryngeal nerve damage when taking Dexilant? *

female: 72.73 %
male: 27.27 %

What is the age of people who have Laryngeal nerve damage when taking Dexilant? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dexilant? *

What are other side effects people have besides Laryngeal nerve damage? *

Tracheal Injury (injury to trachea): 6 people, 46.15%
Lung Adenocarcinoma Stage I (the cancer is small and hasn't spread to the lymph nodes): 4 people, 30.77%
Pneumothorax (the presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung): 4 people, 30.77%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 3 people, 23.08%
Unresponsive To Stimuli: 3 people, 23.08%
Overdose: 3 people, 23.08%
Weight Increased: 2 people, 15.38%
Haemoglobin Increased: 2 people, 15.38%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 2 people, 15.38%
Immune System Disorder: 2 people, 15.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 6 people, 46.15%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 2 people, 15.38%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 2 people, 15.38%
Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 1 person, 7.69%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 1 person, 7.69%
Migraine (headache): 1 person, 7.69%
Laxative Supportive Care: 1 person, 7.69%
Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 7.69%
Hoarseness Or Changing Voice: 1 person, 7.69%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dexlansoprazole (the active ingredients of Dexilant) and Dexilant (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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