Question 1

can you take antacid with nexium (esomeprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Yes...: If treating heartburn/reflux esophagitis, Gaviscon or generic equivalent ("compare with Gaviscon") is a good choice.  Gaviscon taken after meals and at bedtime, when combined with a proton pump inhibitor such as omeprazole (Prilosec) or esomeprazole (Nexium) once daily, can be more effective than either alone.

Question 2

is nexium (esomeprazole) an antacid?

Accepted Answer

No it is PPI: It is proton pump inhibiter, it cuts down the production of stomach acid by shutting down the gastric acid pump, thereby reducing the amount of acid in the stomach.

Question 3

can other antacids be taken with nexium (esomeprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Yes they can be: Yes you can take other antacids while taking Nexium (esomeprazole) or other ppis if you get occasional breakthrough heartburn.

Question 4

can nexium be taken 2-3 hours after taking tums(antacid)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nexium and tums are 2 different medications. Perhaps it would be best for you to take Nexium before, and tums later if the problem persists.

Best wishes.

Question 5

dr., i have an upper endoscopy due on april 6th. do i need to stop taking nexium before that? what about antacids like tums, zantac? thank you

Accepted Answer

Talk to the doctor: These questions should be addressed to the doctor doing the scope. Nonetheless, no Tums at least 12 hrs prior to the procedure.

Question 6

can i take tums and nexium (esomeprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These can work together to relieve symptoms of stomach acidity, esophageal reflux and gerd.  They do not interfere with the action of each other.

Question 7

can i take nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg and tums?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These are effective adjuncts for stomach acidity and for gerd.  They do not interfere with each other and can be taken together.

Question 8

if you take nexium (esomeprazole) can you also take tums?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These are effective adjuncts for stomach acidity and for gerd. They do not interfere with each other and can be taken together.

Question 9

is it possible for me to take tums with nexium (esomeprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can: Nexium (esomeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor. It stops your stomach from producing so much acid. H2 Blocker, Tums also reduces the amount of acid in your stomach. No interaction and safe to use.

Question 10

if on nexium (esomeprazole) 40 mg  2x a day - can i take tums daily to to prevent further issues with the esophagus ?

Accepted Answer

No: akin to putting out a hotel fire with a glass of water.  the problem is not "run of the mill" acid reflux if 80mg daily nexium (esomeprazole) is ineffective.  A gastroenterologist must be consulted for further testing.  Once the problem is identified, an effective solution will be applied.  If left untreated, serious acute damage to the esophagus or stomach may ensue and the risk of developing cancer increases.

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