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Is nexium (esomeprazole) safe to take year round or is it better to cycle? i seem to develop acid reflux within 6-12 months after discontinuing, every time.

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Nexium (esomeprazole): Hold off Nexium (esomeprazole) when you are not having problems unless a doctor tells you otherwise for more unusual conditions (eosinophilia esophagitis etc.)

Answered 3/2/2015

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