Common Nausea, Headache, Abdominal pain, Constipation, Flatulence, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Ddr Capsule MR
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better after taking it for 14 days as you may be suffering from some other problem that needs attention. Ddr can decrease magnesium levels in blood. Get your magnesium levels checked regularly. You may need a magnesium supplement or need to discontinue your medicine.  Inform your doctor if you are suffering from osteoporosis as Ddr can weaken your bones by decreasing calcium levels in blood. You may need a calcium supplement, preferably calcium citrate. Ddr is a well-tolerated medicine and provides relief for a long time. It may take a few days to show its effect. You can take an antacid for a quick relief during this time unless your doctor has asked you not to use them. Once you start feeling better, do not stop taking your medicine. Take it for the duration as advised by your doctor

Q. For how long should I take Ddr?
Ddr can be used for different durations depending on the condition. It is used in adults for 4 weeks to treat heartburn related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in which acid from stomach enters food pipe (esophagus). It is used for 8 weeks to heal acid-related damage to the food pipe (called reflux esophagitis or RE) and for up to 6 months to continue healing of erosive esophagitis.

Q. How does Ddr work for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) happens when high acid secretion in your stomach enters your food pipe (esophagus) and causes a burning feeling in chest (heartburn) or throat, sour taste or burping. Ddr acts by decreasing the acid produced in the stomach and relieves the symptoms of GERD.

Q. Are there any withdrawal symptoms associated with the use of Ddr?
There are no withdrawal symptoms seen when you stop using Ddr as it has no addiction potential.

Q. Is Ddr available over the counter?
No, Ddr is not an over-the-counter product. It is a prescription medicine and is available only when prescribed by a physician.

Q. Does long term use of Ddr can increase the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures?
Ddr can cause calcium deficiency and hence an increased risk of bone fractures on long term use. Normally the acid in the stomach helps in the release of ionized calcium which is important for calcium absorption. As Dexlansoprazole decreases the stomach acid, it also decreases calcium absorption and an increases the risk of bone fractures.

Q. Can Ddr cause diarrhea?
Use of Ddr may increase your risk of getting severe diarrhea. This diarrhea may be caused by an infection (Clostridium difficile) in your intestines. Consult your doctor if you have watery stool, stomach pain, and fever that does not go away while you are taking this medicine.

Q. Can long term use of Ddr cause magnesium deficiency?
Long-term use of Ddr can lower your magnesium levels in patients taking multiple daily doses for a year or longer (at least 3 months). Get your magnesium levels checked at regular intervals.Tell your doctor if you experience seizures, dizziness, abnormal or fast heartbeat, jitteriness, jerking movements or shaking (tremors), muscle weakness, spasms of the hands and feet, cramps, muscle aches or spasm of the voice box.

Q. Can I take Ddr with clopidogrel?
Ddr can be safely taken with clopidogrel. No clinically important changes in the action of clopidogrel have been seen when Ddr and clopidogrel are used together.

Q. Is Ddr a narcotic?
Ddr is not a narcotic. It is a proton pump inhibitor used for the treatment of acidity, heartburn, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.

Q. Is Ddr a controlled substance?
Ddr is not a controlled substance. It is available when prescribed by a doctor.

Q. Does Ddr has an expiry date?
Yes, Ddr does expire. Please check the expiry date written on the pack and it refers to the last day of that month. Do not use Ddr after the expiry date.