Similar to other treatments for heartburn, Dexilant also has its side effects. We categorized the following side effects based on their severity to patients.
Adverse reactions that need urgent medical attention
There are adverse reactions that need urgent medical care. Report your condition immediately if you experience the following:
- Burning sensation
- Tingling and numbness
- Pain in the chest
- Diarrhea
- Recurrent stomachache
- Fever or chills
- Severe headache
- Speech problems
- Irregular heartbeat
- Pain in the joints
- Stiffness of the body
- Lightheadedness
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea
- Skin rashes
- Hives
- Shakiness
- Sweating
- Swollen parts of the body
- Vomiting
- Bleeding
- Bruising
- Drowsiness
- Coughing
- Weight gain
Adverse reactions that DO NOT need urgent medical attention
These are adverse reactions that DO NOT need immediate medical care. They are also manageable at home; however, report to your doctor immediately if they persist longer.
- Body pain
- Bloating
- Change in taste
- Painful urination
- Ear congestion
- Difficulty moving
- Pain in the ears
- Loss of sexual pleasure
- Muscle pain
- Stuffy nose
- Difficulty sleeping
Source: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/dexilant-side-effects.html
