What side effects can this medication cause?
Lansoprazole may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
stomach pain
constipation
diarrhea
nausea
headache
dizziness
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
rash
blistering or peeling skin
hives
swelling of the eyes, face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat
difficulty breathing or swallowing
hoarseness
I know when I used to take it, it caused my heart rate to go up. I read on a site it can cause heart problems along with nexium.
Hi and welcome to the GERD forum.
Those with Chiari tend to have more issues with this med then those that do not....
Chiari itself has many related conditions which can cause heart palps etc...and it may not be the med....
I hope u join us on the Chiari forum -
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/show/257?camp=msc