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Is Constipation A Side Effect Of Dexilant?
I have started taking 60 my. Dexilant. I have just found that it can cause constipation. I am finding that I am having cold like problems . I have a paralized lung and am finding it hard to get oxygen,tho I am on 2% oxygen. Could it be a drg effect or drug interaction?
Wed, 9 Dec 2015
dexilant (DEXLANSOPRAZOLE) is an antacid of the group of antacids called PPI
constipation is not an side effect in fact diarrhea in some can happen.
in absence of information on what other medications you use no comment can be made on the point that if it is interacting with any other medication of yours please let us know what other medication you use only then can we comment on your second doubt
constipation is not an side effect in fact diarrhea in some can happen.
in absence of information on what other medications you use no comment can be made on the point that if it is interacting with any other medication of yours please let us know what other medication you use only then can we comment on your second doubt
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