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Been taking nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg for around 7 years 29 years old its all that works if i drop to 20 mg will that help keep the long term side affects away?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

If you lower or stop: an acid-blocker you will experience a rebound effect. You will make more acid for a while. Please do what your doctor asks. You may be able to supplement or transition to DGL, a type of licorice tablet that is used to coat the stomach and esophagus so acid does not make you uncomfortable. Peace and good health.

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Answered 7/23/2017

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A member asked:

Been taking nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg for around 7 years 29 years old its all that works if i drop to 20 mg will that help keep the long term side affects away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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