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Can i take nexium (esomeprazole) at bed time (on an empty stomach.) is it true you need to take nexium (esomeprazole) 1 hour before food to bind the medicine.

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True: Take Nexium (esomeprazole) in AM 1 hour before breakfast.

Answered 4/29/2021

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