Neuro/Tummy Side Effects of Prevacid??

[Anonymous]

Has anyone heard of any neurological or tummy ache side effects from Prevacid? We went to the Pedi GI last week and she said that some kids can get bad tummy aches from it. Then today at the Pedi he said that there could be some neurological side effects from the Prevacid. This is new to me, hadn’t heard it before, but now its making me feel concerned about it. I think Harrison needs a higher dose. He’s been taking 7.5 mg in the am and 15mg in the pm. His nights are GREAT and his days are ok, but could be better (like he won’t sleep unless he’s gone for a ride in the car & in his car seat, or if I actively rock him and then hold him), so the Pedi told us to reverse it and see what happened. SO tonight I gave him 7.5mg at night and will give him the 15 tomorrow morning. (But that means that today he’s only had 15 instead of 22.5 mg total). So far he’s been asleep for an hour but he’s much more phlegmy/congested sounding than he’s been, so it sounds like there’s more stuff there than usual. The pedi said if it his nights are still good and his days are then good on this dosage, to leave him at that, but if his nights are worse and days better, then we know he needs 15 2x/day. We had Dagney on 30mg starting at 4 months, and she was great on it, so it wouldnt surprise me that Harry would need it too, but now hearing hte docs say these side effects, i’m scared/concerned. (I had also shown the Marci-kids info to the Pedi GI with Dagney, and last week asked how/when research got accepted or more mainstreamed, and she said that she didnt think marci-kids did any real research, but was just giving high doses of the PPIs to infants.)

[Anonymous]

I have heard of the tummy ache and I think that is more from the aspartame than anything. I have not heard of the neuro effects. DH is at “man night” or I would ask him, if I can figure out how to use his drug reference I will look for you, but you may want to pm or fb sheri to see if she knows. Good Luck tonight!

[Anonymous]

My son had stomach trouble from Prevacid solutabs. After two doses he cried way more than usual and it also caused him constipation.

[Anonymous]

Solutabs caused A LOT of discomfort for both of my boys, but there are other forms that might work well. Can you try another form if you are on the solutabs?

[Anonymous]

Not sure about the research issue. I also find it strange… how long does it take to disseminate research findings?? BUT, I also know that things aren’t as clear cut as they seem when it comes to drugs and infants or children due to the challenges of research in this age group. Dr. Phillips and Marci-kids did do research in the past that was published, haven’t necessarily seen much lately. But if you do a search, then some of his papers will come up. Or here’s a list of some research they have on the website (his have his name in them).

[Anonymous]

I have read a few of the other replies from your other posts…and I agree to give the flip flop dose another night or two. We always used zegerid (not prevacid) so I am not an expert on it…HOWEVER…I remember numerous situations where 30mg was the “magic dose”. There are always going to be conflicting research, opinions, and evidence about the use of PPIs in infants. I had not heard of the neuro side effects either, but I’m not surprised. (Only b/c people say all sorts of things about it) I have heard of the upset stomach (from the aspartame as mentioned), and I’ve also heard of kidney/liver damage from long term usage. You need to do what is ultimately going to make him feel better. The damage from untreated reflux could lead to far worse issues (feeding aversions, esophagus damage, etc…)

I know it’s tough and, as always, reflux is such a guessing game!!! I fully expect to be back here with a million questions of my own again in a few weeks…unfortunately!

Hang in there!

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