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Risk of long-term side effects if you take Dexilant for a longer period of time. Some examples of long-term side effects that can occur from Dexilant include:osteoporosis or bone fractureslupusstomach polypsvitamin B12 deficiencycertain mineral deficiencies, such as low magnesiumTo reduce the risk of long-term side effects, your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose of Dexilant for you. They’ll also prescribe it for the shortest amount of time necessary to treat your condition. If you have concerns about possible long-term side effects of Dexilant, talk with your doctor. For more information about Dexilant’s dosages, see this article.Discover more about DexilantLearn more about some of the side effects that Dexilant may cause. To find out how often side effects occurred in clinical trials, see the prescribing information for Dexilant.DiarrheaIt’s possible for Dexilant to cause diarrhea. In fact, this was one of the most common side effects reported in the drug’s clinical trials. Diarrhea is loose or watery stool. It may occur with other symptoms, such as abdominal pain, cramps, or bloating. Most cases of diarrhea are expected to be mild. However, more serious cases have been reported since Dexilant was approved for use. Rarely, the diarrhea may be caused by a C. diff infection. (C. diff is a type of bacterium that can cause severe diarrhea.)C. diff-associated diarrhea may cause additional symptoms, such as a fever. What you can doIf you develop diarrhea during your treatment with Dexilant, talk with your doctor. They can help determine what’s causing this side effect. Then, they can recommend the best way to manage it. For mild diarrhea caused by Dexilant, your doctor may recommend taking an antidiarrheal medication, such as Imodium (loperamide). However, if the diarrhea is related to a bacterial infection, such as C. diff, your doctor will likely recommend treating it with antibiotics.NauseaTaking Dexilant may cause nausea. In the drug’s clinical trials, nausea was one of the most commonly reported side effects. Nausea may occur on its own or as a symptom of another side effect, such as diarrhea or stomach polyps.What you can doIf you experience severe or bothersome nausea during
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