Port Neches, TX
A 38-year-old male asked:
is nexium (esomeprazole) 40 mg stronger then protonix40 mg?
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Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 30 years experience
Pt driven: There is no definitive answer here. The answer is patient driven. Both these meds are in the same class of PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitors) and are oth at 40mg. Some pateints may feel the nexium (esomeprazole) works better, whereas others feel the protonix does. Depending on what your insurance covers and which one makes you fee better is the one for you. Diet with avoidance of triggers is most important.
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Yes: If you are taking nexium/prevacid for gerd or other non-bleeding gastrointestinal issues, it won't make a whole lot of difference if you miss a dose on rare occasion. And substituting Nexium (esomeprazole) with Prevacid should be ok generally. If you are taking either medicine for prevention of gastrointestinal bleeding or because of advanced liver disease, you should not skip a dose. Either way, ask your dr.
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No: No evidence to suggest this.
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Are there any long term side effects to taking Nexium (esomeprazole) daily?
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Can Nexium (esomeprazole) cause nausea?
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Yes, and more...: ...But like any drug, it is important to know what pathology the drug is being used to treat (a better approach than just treating symptoms), and to decide if the benefits of the drug outweigh its side effects (realized and theoretical).
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A member asked:
I've taken Nexium (esomeprazole) this morning can I take linzess this afternoon
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Dr. Nancy Mellowanswered
Internal Medicine 44 years experience
Probably fine: Linzess (linaclotide) is usually taken on an empty stomach, about 30 minutes before breakfast. If taken soon after a high-fat meal, it can cause diarrhea or more frequent movements. I would avoid taking both Nexium (esomeprazole) and Linzess on the same day if Nexium (esomeprazole) has ever caused you to have diarrhea (a possible side effect).
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