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Taking nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg better to take in the morning or night? been taking it for 2 weeks chest feels tight, slight cough, and heart palps is this normal?

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Dr. Robert Stachler answered

Medium: It is not common to get heart palpitations with Nexium (esomeprazole) chest tightness is also not characteristic of the side effect profile i would check with your doctor to get the heart issues worked up good luck and feel better.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

Taking nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg better to take in the morning or night? been taking it for 2 weeks chest feels tight, slight cough, and heart palps is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Stachler answered

Dr Husar agreed

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