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What is vimovo (esomeprazole and naproxen)?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Vimovo (esomeprazole and naproxen) is drug with: 2 components: an NSAID (naproxen) and a ppi (acid blocker esomeprazole/nexium); used to treat osteoarthritis & ankylosing spondylitis. Nsaids fight pain & inflammation; ppis help protect the stomach & decrease/prevent reflux.

Answered 3/17/2017

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Basically naproxen: Vimovo (esomeprazole and naproxen) is a combination of Naproxen and a second medication to protect your stomach from the irritating effects of the nsaid.

Answered 6/30/2014

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