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Hello, can the nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg long term take? since i take nexium (esomeprazole) can relieve my suffer stomach pain(around 2 yr the pain). can h.pylori recurred?

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Safe to use.: Nexium (esomeprazole) is considered safe to use in the long-term. For symptoms and for prevention of complications, many people to require this medication in the long term.

Answered 4/6/2017

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A member asked:

Hello, can the nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg long term take? since i take nexium (esomeprazole) can relieve my suffer stomach pain(around 2 yr the pain). can h.pylori recurred?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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