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How quickly do you feel the effects of products like prevacid and nexium (esomeprazole) on stomach pain?

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Depends: Some feel improvement within minutes of hours. However, it may take up to 14 days to reach maximal benefit.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 2/13/2013

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