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Nexium (esomeprazole) 40 daily aint working , i think i may have esophagitis, but can see doc till jan 6, could i add zantac to the mix? when should i take it?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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YES: Add Zantac (ranitidine) to your medication TWICE A DAY!!!!

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 7/2/2016

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Tough to say: HealthTap is for providing answers to certain questions and informing patients regarding medical care,etc. Without examining you, we can not really give you medical advice on treatments. What I would recommend is calling the Dr, see if you can take nexium (esomeprazole) twice a day, AVOID all trigger foods, and get an earlier appt. It seems crazy you need to wait until Jan. for an appt! Best wishes.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/15/2015

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A member asked:

Nexium (esomeprazole) 40 daily aint working , i think i may have esophagitis, but can see doc till jan 6, could i add zantac to the mix? when should i take it?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Seibert agreed

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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