Dexilant can cause kidney problems. Tell your doctor if you are urinating less than usual, or if you have blood in your urine.
Diarrhea may be a sign of a new infection. Call your doctor if you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it.
Dexilant may cause new or worsening symptoms of lupus. Tell your doctor if you have joint pain and a skin rash on your cheeks or arms that worsens in sunlight.
You may be more likely to have a broken bone while taking  Dexilant long term or more than once per day.
Before taking this medicine
Heartburn can mimic early symptoms of a heart attack. Get emergency medical help if you have chest pain that spreads to your jaw or shoulder and you feel anxious or light-headed.
You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to Dexilant, or if:
you had breathing problems, kidney problems, or a severe allergic reaction after taking this medicine in the past; or
you also take a medicine that contains rilpivirine (Complera, Edurant, Odefsey).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
severe liver disease;
osteoporosis;
low bone mineral density (osteopenia); or
low levels of magnesium in your blood.
You may be more likely to have a broken bone in your hip, wrist, or spine while taking a proton pump inhibitor long-term or more than once per day. Talk with your doctor about ways to keep your bones healthy.
Dexilant may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Dexilant is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.
