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What Causes Acid Reflux While On Dexilant?

I am taking Dexilant for severe heartburn and have been told a possible side effect could be dementia. Hello? I don t see that listed on Dr. Google so thanks for your input? Seems silly but checking as apparently some doctor told my friend this who also has the GERDS.
Fri, 10 Mar 2017
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Dexilant does not cause dementia. It is a very safe drug used for treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) which causes heartburn.
Advice
1.     Continue Dexilant as suggested
2.     Quit smoking and alcohol if you are consuming
3.     Do not heavily at a time. Divide your meals into smaller portions and eat them frequently during the day
4.     Avoid eating 3 hours before lying down
5.     Raise the head of your bed
6.     Avoid spicy foods, fatty foods, mint, chocolate, tomato-based foods, coffee, and citrus fruits
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
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What Causes Acid Reflux While On Dexilant?

Dexilant does not cause dementia. It is a very safe drug used for treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) which causes heartburn. Advice 1. Continue Dexilant as suggested 2. Quit smoking and alcohol if you are consuming 3. Do not heavily at a time. Divide your meals into smaller portions and eat them frequently during the day 4. Avoid eating 3 hours before lying down 5. Raise the head of your bed 6. Avoid spicy foods, fatty foods, mint, chocolate, tomato-based foods, coffee, and citrus fruits I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thank