Q: i know nexium (esomeprazole) 20mg is over the counter now but can doctors still write prescriptions for nexium (esomeprazole) 40 mg to get it on one pill ?

Sure: Doctors can write prescriptions for any medicine or medical equipment. The issues are usually money and availability. If the prescribed item is not available (for any reason), then the patient cannot get it. The money issue is usually one of the insurance company only willing to pay for the least expensive form of the prescribed item, with the patient having to pay for other forms of the item.

Q: hello, i've been taking nexium (esomeprazole) 20mg for 2 months now, and lately i've been feeling that food is getting stuck in my throat. i took a nexium (esomeprazole) pill now and i think it's stuck..should i worry about it? thanks in advance

Dysphagia: You didn't describe why you're taking Nexium (esomeprazole) but it's commonly used for various degrees of peptic ulcer disease, eg heart burn or acid reflux, which can sometimes lead to esophagitis or inflammation of swallowing tube making it difficult/painful to swallow. So if Nexium (esomeprazole) isn't enough, then yes, go see your Gastroenterologist for further evaluation, perhaps upper endoscopy.

Q: hi, i have acid reflux problem. im taking nexium (esomeprazole) 1 tablet every day. aloe vera juice and coconut water is good for that ?

DGL: DGL is licorice w/an enzyme removed which could raise BP if taken over a long period of time. DGL is used as a natural replacement for acid blockers. It coats the stomach and esophagus. Peace and good health. If you are on an acid blocker and switch (ask doc first) you may have a rebound effect for a while.

Q: what is nexium (esomeprazole) used for?

Nexium (esomeprazole): is used to treat certain GI problems (e.g. heartburn, difficulty swallowing). See your PCP for evaluation and tests.

Q: is expired nexium (esomeprazole) any good?

Are we talking: 10 days past expiration or 10 years? In general, it isn't recommended that expired medications be used. Take care.

Q: how to withdraw from nexium (esomeprazole)?

Nexium.: There is no need to wean Nexium. You can just stop it abruptly. The only problem will be that you will once again be making acid, so you may have some symptoms from that. Good luck.

Question 1

if i take trustan (esomeprazole) to fix gerds. will it not flare up when you go off the tablet?

Accepted Answer

Esomeprazole.: Yes, very possible. It is a chronic medication, and has side effect. If H2 blocker like Pepcid is efficacious, then I would recommend using just H2 blocker rather than Proton pump inhibitor like esomeprazole.

Question 2

i've been taking nexium (esomeprazole) for approximately  5 years, for acid reflux, is there any consequence on taking this pill for so much tiime?

Accepted Answer

Some concerns:: Long-term acid suppression may allow helicobacter to flourish. Recent studies suggest long-tern ppi use may increase risk of osteoporosis; so getting adequate dietary calcium 7 vitamin d3 & weight-bearing exercise are very important preventives. Ppi's may also predispose to clostridium difficile-related diarrhea. If one has difficult-to-control diarrhea, one should see doc 2 b checked.

Question 3

is it ok to take a probiotic while on nexium (esomeprazole), (esomeprazole) if so when is the best time to take probiotic pill, before or after taking nexium (esomeprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I'd take it in the morning.  Typically Nexium (esomeprazole) is best taken at night (basal levels of acid are highest at night, so Nexium (esomeprazole) should have its greatest effect, so the theory goes...).  So if you take the probiotic during the day, direct effects of either substance on the other is minimized.

Question 4

can taken nexium (esomeprazole) tablets for acid reflux cause extreme tierdness and weakness?

thanks

Accepted Answer

Headache most common: Side effect. You could have  muscle weakness due to anemia (about 1%) or low  potassium/magnesium (<1%). Talk with your doc about stopping your medication and doing an experiment!  if you stop it and your energy returns, then it's probably your nexium (esomeprazole). Sometimes we have reactions that are uniquely us, and that's important too!

Question 5

i know nexium (esomeprazole) 20mg is over the counter now but can doctors still write prescriptions for nexium (esomeprazole) 40 mg to get it on one pill ?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Doctors can write prescriptions for any medicine or medical equipment. The issues are usually money and availability. If the prescribed item is not available (for any reason), then the patient cannot get it. The money issue is usually one of the insurance company only willing to pay for the least expensive form of the prescribed item, with the patient having to pay for other forms of the item.

Question 6

hello, i've been taking nexium (esomeprazole) 20mg for 2 months now, and lately i've been feeling that food is getting stuck in my throat. i took a nexium (esomeprazole) pill now and i think it's stuck..should i worry about it?
thanks in advance

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia: You didn't describe why you're taking Nexium (esomeprazole) but it's commonly used for various degrees of peptic ulcer disease, eg heart burn or acid reflux, which can sometimes lead to esophagitis or inflammation of swallowing tube making it difficult/painful to swallow. So if Nexium (esomeprazole) isn't enough, then yes, go see your Gastroenterologist for further evaluation, perhaps upper endoscopy.

Question 7

hi, i have acid reflux problem. im taking nexium (esomeprazole) 1 tablet every  day. aloe vera  juice  and coconut  water  is good for that ?

Accepted Answer

DGL: DGL is licorice w/an enzyme removed which could raise BP if taken over a long period of time.  DGL is used as a natural replacement for acid blockers.  It coats the stomach and esophagus.  Peace and good health.  If you are on an acid blocker and switch (ask doc first) you may have a rebound effect for a while.

Question 8

what is nexium (esomeprazole) used for?

Accepted Answer

Nexium (esomeprazole): is used to treat certain GI problems (e.g. heartburn, difficulty swallowing). See your PCP for evaluation and tests.

Question 9

is expired nexium (esomeprazole) any good?

Accepted Answer

Are we talking: 10 days past expiration or 10 years? In general, it isn't recommended that expired medications be used. Take care.

Question 10

how to withdraw from nexium (esomeprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Nexium.: There is no need to wean Nexium. You can just stop it abruptly. The only problem will be that you will once again be making acid, so you may have some symptoms from that. Good luck.

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If i take trustan (esomeprazole) to fix gerds. will it not flare up when you go off the tablet?

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I've been taking nexium (esomeprazole) for approximately 5 years, for acid reflux, is there any consequence on taking this pill for so much tiime?

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Is it ok to take a probiotic while on nexium (esomeprazole), (esomeprazole) if so when is the best time to take probiotic pill, before or after taking nexium (esomeprazole)?

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Can taken nexium (esomeprazole) tablets for acid reflux cause extreme tierdness and weakness? thanks

A member asked:

I know nexium (esomeprazole) 20mg is over the counter now but can doctors still write prescriptions for nexium (esomeprazole) 40 mg to get it on one pill ?

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Hello, i've been taking nexium (esomeprazole) 20mg for 2 months now, and lately i've been feeling that food is getting stuck in my throat. i took a nexium (esomeprazole) pill now and i think it's stuck..should i worry about it? thanks in advance

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Hi, i have acid reflux problem. im taking nexium (esomeprazole) 1 tablet every day. aloe vera juice and coconut water is good for that ?

A member asked:

What is nexium (esomeprazole) used for?

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Is expired nexium (esomeprazole) any good?

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How to withdraw from nexium (esomeprazole)?

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