Prevacid and Reflux oesophagitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Reflux oesophagitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Prevacid (lansoprazole), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Lipitor, and have Osteoporosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Reflux oesophagitis when taking Prevacid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 128,835 people who have side effects when taking Prevacid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prevacid?

Prevacid has active ingredients of lansoprazole. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 130,714 Prevacid users. Check the latest studies of Prevacid.

What is Reflux oesophagitis?

Reflux oesophagitis (an oesophageal mucosal injury that occurs of gastric contents into the oesophagus) is found to be associated with 338 drugs and 571 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Reflux oesophagitis.

On Aug, 11, 2026

128,835 people reported to have side effects when taking Prevacid.
Among them, 65 people (0.05%) have Reflux oesophagitis.

Could Prevacid cause Reflux oesophagitis?

Among these 65 people:

What is the gender of people who have Reflux oesophagitis when taking Prevacid? *

female: 78.46 %
male: 21.54 %

What is the age of people who have Reflux oesophagitis when taking Prevacid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prevacid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Reflux oesophagitis? *

Stress And Anxiety: 32 people, 49.23%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 27 people, 41.54%
Pain: 27 people, 41.54%
Jaw Disorder (jaw disease): 26 people, 40.00%
High Blood Pressure: 25 people, 38.46%
Diarrhea: 24 people, 36.92%
Injury: 24 people, 36.92%
Emotional Distress: 24 people, 36.92%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 24 people, 36.92%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 23 people, 35.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 20 people, 30.77%
Back Pain: 8 people, 12.31%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 6 people, 9.23%
Pain: 5 people, 7.69%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 4 people, 6.15%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 4.62%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 3 people, 4.62%
Trismus (reduced opening of the jaws): 3 people, 4.62%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 3.08%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 2 people, 3.08%

* 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 lansoprazole (the active ingredients of Prevacid) and Prevacid (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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