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I was diagnosed with acid reflux and have been on nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg twice daily. would an upper endoscopy show whether the drug is still working?

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GERD: If your symptoms are resolved, it means it is working. If you still have symptoms of heart burn , epiphany tic pain, then you need upper endoscopy to rule out any other condition

Dr Harper agreed

Answered 1/28/2015

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