GERD Channel
Topics & Medications
Quicklinks
Related Channels
Prevacid Medication
Prevacid® (lansoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor commonly used for treating conditions related to the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Among the conditions it can treat are:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Erosive esophagitis
- Duodenal ulcers
- Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections.
Prevacid is available in both prescription and nonprescription forms. While most people have no problems with this medication, side effects are possible. Constipation, nausea, and diarrhea were some of the most commonly reported reactions in clinical trials.
(To learn more about this medication, click Prevacid. This article goes into detail about generic availability, safety precautions, how this product works, and more.)
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD