Why is my GERD medication not working?

One of the most common reasons that patients with GERD do not respond to PPI therapy is that they are not compliant with the medication. Several studies have shown that at the end of 1 month, only approximately 50\% of patients are taking their PPIs appropriately.

What is a good substitute for dexilant?

There are many potential substitutes for Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) depending on the condition you are taking the medication for. There are other PPIs, like lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec), and pantoprazole (Protonix).

Is dexilant stronger than Nexium?

In people with erosive esophagitis, Dexilant and Nexium were found to have similar effectiveness. However, Dexilant was found to be more effective than Nexium in treating nonerosive reflux disease.

Is dexilant better than other PPIs?

Dexlansoprazole is a right-handed enantiomer of lansoprazole exhibiting greater efficacy in the inhibition of gastric acid production. Compared to other PPIs, it has a unique mechanism of releasing the active ingredient.

Should patients on proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) stop taking them?

Patients on PPIs should speak with their doctor before stopping PPIs. They should also talk to their doctor before switching to a PPI alternative. Alternatives to proton pump inhibitors may not work for some conditions PPIs treat. At the same time, PPIs are among the most overused and misused medicines in America.

Can PPIs be too powerful for GERD patients?

In some patients, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms are so powerful they overwhelm proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Prilosec, Prevacid and Nexium, leaving heartburn, regurgitation and other symptoms unchecked. MORE FROM MICHIGAN: Sign up for our weekly newsletter

Should we treat refractory Gerd with proton pump inhibitors?

The disease is often treated empirically with proton pump inhibitors (PPI) since the diagnosis is clinical. However, when a patient does not respond to either once or twice daily PPI therapy, should we consider refractory GERD?

Are there any alternatives to proton pump inhibitors for heartburn?

Concerns over proton pump inhibitor side effects may lead patients to seek alternatives to PPIs. There are three types of medicines that treat symptoms like heartburn. These include proton pump inhibitors such as esomeprazole (Nexium), omeprazole (Prilosec), pantoprazole (Protonix) and lansoprazole (Prevacid).