Question 1

can i take pantoprazole-nexium) a year beyond  expiration date.  i've tried zantac (ranitidine) for gers and am getting lot of gas pains.  endoscopy in 2 1/2 weeks?

Accepted Answer

You better don't: Any medication has so named shelf life. That mean that medication still answer to its chemical specification and expected pharmacological effect. Beyond that time point is uncertainty. You may not expect adequate effect from expired medication. There might be potential problems as well. I'd not advise you to take your chances. Go and get new prescription.

Question 2

how long past expiration date is nexium (esomeprazole) good?

Accepted Answer

None: Medically legally physicians cannot recommend expired meds. When we have samples of them that expire, our office disposes them.

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

how likely are you to be allergic to nexium?

Accepted Answer

Low probability: Although you may have adverse effects, most of which are not allergic.  I have never seen a case of Nexium allergy but I am sure it will happen.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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