Below is a look at the main types of side effects by body system that arise from taking Prevacid.
Gastrointestinal symptoms: Gastrointestinal side effects when using Prevacid include diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea which are the most common. On the other hand, constipation and vomiting are reported less often while there have been several cases of microscopic colitis and pancreatitis being reported. In the event that you develop chronic watery diarrhea, it is advisable to discontinue taking Prevacid immediately and you should recover within a couple of days.
Nervous System symptoms: Nervous system side effects include headaches, dizziness and pain, as well as certain incidences of speech disorder in patients taking Prevacid. However, these have been seen to go away soon after the patient discontinues their medication.
Dermatologic symptoms: Dermatologic side effects include the appearance of skin rashes in about 4.3% of patients and some rare incidences of erythema multiforme occurring in patients taking Prevacid.
Respiratory symptoms: Respiratory side effects include incidences of rhinitis and pharyngitis in 1-2% of patients. There have also been rare reported cases of coughing and influenza like symptoms in patients taking Prevacid.
Psychiatric symptoms: Psychiatric side effects of using Prevacid include depression and anxiety although these are extremely rare.
Genitourinary symptoms: Genitourinary side effects have been rarely reported as resulting from taking Prevacid. In certain cases impotence in men has been reported as occurring along with a certain type of "testes disorder". However, there have been cases of urinary retention and interstitial nephritis occurring in individuals who are taking this medication.
Cardiovascular symptoms: Cardiovascular side effects have also been rarely reported as occurring due to the using of Prevacid. These include angina, hypertension, myocardial infarction and hypotension.
Hypersensitivity symptoms: Hypersensitivity symptoms have been rarely reported as occurring due to using Prevacid. These include glottis edema as well as anaphylactic reactions.
Musculoskeletal symptoms: Musculoskeletal symptoms have also been reported as occurring due to taking Prevacid - although very rarely. For instance, certain patients have reported suffering hip fracture and tetany, as well as myositis.
Other side effects include an increase in blood potassium levels, presence of crystal urine, increased blood urea as well as positive fecal occult blood. The most common side effects that may occur due to taking Prevacid include: constipation, diarrhea, nausea, headache, swelling, pain, stomach pain and redness at the injection point. If any of these symptoms persists or becomes bothersome, it is advisable to consult your doctor.
There are also certain severe symptoms that may occur as a result of taking Prevacid. These include severe allergic reactions such as hives; rash; itching; tightness in the chest; difficulty breathing; swelling of the mouth, lips, face and tongue; unusual hoarseness; chest pain; bone pain; fast or irregular heartbeat; chills, fever and sore throat; red, swollen, peeling or blistered skin; seizures; unusual tiredness; unusual bruising or bleeding; as well as vision changes. In the event that you notice any of these serious symptoms, you should immediately seek medical attention.
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