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A 56-year-old male asked:

When the best time you recommend your patients to take nexium (esomeprazole) for gerd for acid re-flux (bed time or morning).? thanks.

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Dr. Donald Alvesanswered

Emergency Medicine 26 years experience

Depends: When are symptoms worse? Dose medication to be at higher concentration when symptoms more severe.

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Dr. William Gaya commented

Neurology 31 years experience

Do to gravitational effect, most symptoms are present during the night. For hence benefit of use at that time. Consider modifying diet and elevating the bed few inches at the head end.

Jun 11, 2014

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