Question 1

what is the best way to get off of nexium (esomeprazole)? at once or slowly by taking it every other day perhaps ?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't matter: You will not withdraw from Nexium (esomeprazole) so you can stop it all at once - depending on what your doctor has instructed you. You should not stop it without consulting him/her first though.

Question 2

been on nexium (esomeprazole) 8 years i am 29 years old its all that works please explain to me how to stop it what will work i am done with it i what to get off?

Accepted Answer

Here is the list: The foods that trigger acid reflux can vary from person to person, but certain items tend to be common culprits. These include fatty foods; fried foods; black pepper; citrus juices; soft drinks, coffee and other caffeinated drinks; peppermint; tomatoes and tomato sauce; alcohol; and, sorry, chocolate

Question 3

what side effects of nexium (esomeprazole) can you get?

Accepted Answer

Side Effects: In adults 18 and older, side effects with Nexium (esomeprazole) include headache, diarrhea and abdominal pain. In children 1 to 17 years of age, side effects with Nexium (esomeprazole) include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and sleepiness. Relief of symptoms with Nexium (esomeprazole) does not rule out the existence of other serious stomach conditions.

Question 4

i had an endoscopy 2 years ago. on nexium (esomeprazole). should i get a new endoscopy to see if there is any change?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on what was found.  Call your gastroenterologist to review your chart and make a determination on when you should have a follow-up endoscopy.

Question 5

i've been on 40g nexium for a week only. i ate clean this past week and avoided any gastritis aggravating foods. will i get acid rebound when i stop taking them?

Accepted Answer

: You may or you may not, it's difficult to predict which depends on the cause of your gastritis.

Question 6

i have been taking nexium (esomeprazole) for a year now. is this ok? if i stop i get acid reflux.

Accepted Answer

Needs to be tapered: Esomeprazole needs to be tapered to prevent recurrence of heartburn.  Decrease to every other day and use ranitidine 150 mg to cover symptoms until you are off completely.

Question 7

hi doctors,is it ok to take lipitor (atorvastatin) and nexium 2 hours apart or longer.
thankyou?

Accepted Answer

Meds: It isn't necessary to take those drugs in time proximity to each other

Question 8

every time i start to eat my throats feels full.. i get acid reflux on and off but it's not getting any better. would nexium help?

Accepted Answer

Hiatal hernia?: These are very unusual symptoms for a 25 year old female and I urge you to undergo a medical evaluation. If you are morbidly obese, increased pressure in your abdomen due to central abdominal and organ fat that may cause reflux.
     If this is chronic I am concerned you may have a hiatal hernia or a structure of your esophagus restricting the passage of food bolus that may require dilatation.

Question 9

my wife has had a presistant cough sice last november and nothing seams to get rid of it she has taken nexium (esomeprazole) and dulara?

Accepted Answer

See specialist: Chronic cough is a common reason to see a doctor.  If there was no response to dulera, (formoterol and mometasone) then unlikely asthma and no response to Nexium then unlikely ge reflux.  There are still many other reasons for cough including compression on airway, sinusitis, allergies, arnolds ear, sarcoid, lung tumors, etc. A lung specialist such as a pulmonologist and an allergist should be able to identify the reason.

Question 10

i take nexium have for 15 years it's all that works been reading neg things my doc said it's safe it's all that works if i don't take it i get reflux?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: In most cases, Nexium and medications of this class should not be used for years. It can cause a lack of nutrition absorption, thin bones, predisposition to infections, and kidney issues. Magnesium levels should be checked on patients using them.

There are reasons to take them for years which specific diagnoses. They are often over-prescribed. Speak to your doctor.

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What is the best way to get off of nexium (esomeprazole)? at once or slowly by taking it every other day perhaps ?

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Been on nexium (esomeprazole) 8 years i am 29 years old its all that works please explain to me how to stop it what will work i am done with it i what to get off?

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What side effects of nexium (esomeprazole) can you get?

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I had an endoscopy 2 years ago. on nexium (esomeprazole). should i get a new endoscopy to see if there is any change?

A member asked:

I've been on 40g nexium for a week only. i ate clean this past week and avoided any gastritis aggravating foods. will i get acid rebound when i stop taking them?

A member asked:

I have been taking nexium (esomeprazole) for a year now. is this ok? if i stop i get acid reflux.

A member asked:

Hi doctors,is it ok to take lipitor (atorvastatin) and nexium 2 hours apart or longer. thankyou?

A member asked:

Every time i start to eat my throats feels full.. i get acid reflux on and off but it's not getting any better. would nexium help?

A member asked:

My wife has had a presistant cough sice last november and nothing seams to get rid of it she has taken nexium (esomeprazole) and dulara?

A member asked:

I take nexium have for 15 years it's all that works been reading neg things my doc said it's safe it's all that works if i don't take it i get reflux?

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