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A member asked:

Cimetidine 600mg is not being effective treating my gerd, another doctor prescribe me nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg. is it a good choice to switch over?

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Discuss it: You can certainly discuss it with your doctor. He/she will give you the pros and cons of the procedure.

Answered 12/9/2013

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How effective are the surgeries to treat gerd? Would I have to still take my Nexium (esomeprazole) afterward?

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GI doctor says I have esophagitis upper esophagus. GERD related. Was on Prilosec for 1 month. Now on Nexium for 3 months. Doesn't explain swollen back of neck. GI agrees non-related. Posterior Cervical region. Lymph Nodes? Any suggestions?

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A member asked:

It costs too much to go to a doctor but i think i have acid reflux. I get heartburn alotCan i take Nexium (esomeprazole) for more than the 14 day course of treatment?

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A member asked:

I have GERD more than 12 years and managing with Nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg 1bd with domperidon and clonazepam 0.5mg in night. Can't live without them. Suggestions?

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A member asked:

Which drug is safest for lifetime maintenance of GERD on daily basis: 40mg of omeprazole, 40mg protonix, or 40mg nexium (esomeprazole)?

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