Dexilant Side Effects, Information and Pricing

What should I watch for?

It can take several days before your stomach pain gets better. Check with your doctor or health care professional if your condition does not start to get better, or if it gets worse.

You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.

Common and Rare Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings

chest pain or discomfort

chest tightness or heaviness

confusion

continuing stomach pain

diarrhea

difficult or labored breathing

fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse

fever

headache

incoherent speech

joint pain, stiffness, or swelling

lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting

muscle pain, cramps, or weakness

nausea or vomiting

numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips

pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, leg, back, or neck

pounding in the ears

rash or hives

shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet

sweating

swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet

swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin

unusual bleeding or bruising

vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

watery or bloody diarrhea

Incidence not known

Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin

chills

cough

drowsiness

muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching

red skin lesions, often with a purple center

red, irritated eyes

seizures

sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips

swelling of the body, feet, or ankles

trembling

unusual weight gain

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

Abnormal dreams

body aches or pain

bloated or full feeling

burning or itching around the anus

change in taste or bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste

continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears

difficult or painful urination

difficulty with moving

ear congestion

ear pain

excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines