Question 1

is nexium (esomeprazole) 40 mg stronger then protonix40 mg?

Accepted Answer

Pt driven: There is no definitive answer here.  The answer is patient driven.  Both these meds are in the same class of PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitors) and are oth at 40mg.  Some pateints may feel the nexium (esomeprazole) works better, whereas others feel the protonix does.  Depending on what your insurance covers and which one makes you fee better is the one for you.  Diet with avoidance of triggers is most important.

Question 2

for how much time does esomeprazole 40 mg stays in your system?

Accepted Answer

: It depends on how often you have been taking it. The half life of the first dose is less than 2 hours.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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.

Question 6

for how long can i take nexium (esomeprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Hard to answer: Usually, ulcer healing takes around 8 weeks. However, many people need to take it for longer periods. Do speak with your physician and don;t just continue it on you own.

Question 7

nexium (esomeprazole) is not working what next?

Accepted Answer

Try something else: Get investigated for whatever symptom you're having to make sure you actually have reflux. If you do or already had investigation, may simply need a different med in that class.

Question 8

how long does nexium (esomeprazole) take to work?

Accepted Answer

48 hours: It takes a delayed-release proton pump inhibitor like Nexium (esomeprazole) that long to reduce acid enough in your stomach to be noticeable.

Question 9

how long should you be taking nexium (esomeprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Check with your GI!: Your gastroenterologist should determine that. Chronic ppi use has been linked to gastric lymphoma and should only be used when clearly indicated and expertly approved.

Question 10

is nexium (esomeprazole) effective the day u take it?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: You will probably see a reduction in acid production the first day but not for hours after you take it. As far as healing ulcers, or reflux damage, this can take quite a bit of time probably 8 weeks or more. Talk to your physician about what you can take for immediate relief in addition to Nexium (esomeprazole) if you need it.

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