Prevacid Solutablansoprazole
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104,314 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA (2003–2026)
Top Reported Adverse Events
The most frequently reported events in association with Prevacid Solutab in the FAERS database. These are events reported by patients taking this medication, not necessarily caused by it. A single report may include multiple events.
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Diarrhoea 6,425 reports
Loose or watery bowel movements, often frequent. Also spelled diarrhea in American English.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Dyspnoea 5,817 reports
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Also spelled dyspnea in American English.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Nausea 5,532 reports
The feeling of sickness in your stomach that often comes before vomiting.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Off Label Use 5,140 reports
Using a medication for a condition or in a way that the FDA has not officially approved. This is common and often legal, and a report of it does not mean something went wrong. Doctors sometimes prescribe drugs off label based on their judgment.
Full definition in the glossary →Fatigue 5,124 reports
Extreme tiredness or lack of energy that does not improve with rest.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Vomiting 5,067 reports
Throwing up the contents of the stomach.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Acute Kidney Injury 4,921 reports
A sudden drop in how well the kidneys are working. It is often temporary and can have many causes.
Full definition in the glossary →Chronic Kidney Disease 4,676 reports
A long-term, gradual loss of kidney function over months or years.
Full definition in the glossary →Malaise 4,572 reports
A general feeling of being unwell or uncomfortable, without a specific symptom.
Full definition in the glossary →Headache 4,568 reports
Pain in the head or upper neck.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Pyrexia 4,459 reports
The medical term for fever, meaning a raised body temperature.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Dizziness 3,956 reports
A feeling of being lightheaded, unsteady, or like the room is spinning.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Rash 3,857 reports
An area of irritated, red, or bumpy skin.
Full definition in the glossary → See all drugs reporting this event →Arthralgia 3,760 reports
Drug Ineffective 3,674 reports
A report that the medication did not work as expected for the person taking it. This is a reporting category, not a sign the drug is defective. It simply means someone felt it was not helping their condition.
Full definition in the glossary →
Ranked by frequency of reports, not severity. The most-reported event is not necessarily the most dangerous or the most common in patients taking this drug.
Who Is Reporting
Demographics of patients in FAERS reports that included this information. Not all reports include patient demographics.
By Sex
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| Sex | Reports |
|---|---|
| Female | 51,364 |
| Male | 42,425 |
| Unknown | 255 |
By Age Group
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| Age group | Reports |
|---|---|
| 0-17 | 3,275 |
| 18-34 | 3,663 |
| 35-49 | 10,086 |
| 50-64 | 20,007 |
| 65-74 | 20,277 |
| 75+ | 23,866 |
This shows who filed reports, reflecting who takes this drug and who tends to report, not who is at greatest risk.
Reported Outcomes
Outcomes recorded in FAERS reports that included Prevacid Solutab. A single report may involve multiple reactions, each with a different outcome. These categories are defined by FDA reporting guidelines, not by PillSignal.
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| Outcome | Reports |
|---|---|
| Other Serious | 60,747 |
| Hospitalization | 49,369 |
| Death | 13,070 |
| Life-Threatening | 10,731 |
| Disability | 7,808 |
| Non-Serious | 7,675 |
Serious outcomes are far more likely to be reported than mild ones, so this overstates how often outcomes are serious. A recorded death does not mean the drug caused it.
Report Volume Over Time
Number of FAERS reports received per quarter for Prevacid Solutab. Changes in volume may reflect shifts in prescribing rates, media attention, or reporting behavior, not changes in the medication's safety profile.
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| Year | Reports |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1,299 |
| 2005 | 1,406 |
| 2006 | 1,113 |
| 2007 | 1,294 |
| 2008 | 1,659 |
| 2009 | 1,688 |
| 2010 | 1,874 |
| 2011 | 2,666 |
| 2012 | 3,291 |
| 2013 | 2,967 |
| 2014 | 3,525 |
| 2015 | 5,024 |
| 2016 | 5,891 |
| 2017 | 5,546 |
| 2018 | 8,311 |
| 2019 | 10,615 |
| 2020 | 7,743 |
| 2021 | 6,772 |
| 2022 | 6,865 |
| 2023 | 7,549 |
| 2024 | 8,127 |
| 2025 | 7,385 |
| 2026 (partial) | 1,703 |
The steep increase around 2004 reflects the FDA's move to electronic submission, not a change in this drug's safety. Trends track reporting volume, not risk.
Medications commonly reported with Prevacid Solutab
In FDA adverse event reports that mention Prevacid Solutab, these medications appeared most often in the same report.
- Furosemide (15,096 reports)
- Acetaminophen (12,449 reports)
- Aspirin (12,029 reports)
- Bisoprolol (11,820 reports)
- Amlodipine (10,408 reports)
This reflects co-occurrence in submitted reports, not evidence of drug interaction or combined risk. People often report several medications taken for the same condition or for unrelated reasons. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist about your specific medications.
Related Drugs
Other medications with similar adverse event profiles in FDA FAERS reports.
Data Source
This data is sourced from the FDA's Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS), formerly FAERS, via the OpenFDA API. PillSignal is not affiliated with the FDA.
View this data on the FDA website →Data last updated: June 2026