Port Neches, TX
A 38-year-old male asked:
Is taking 2 nexium (esomeprazole) 22.3 mg over the counter same as prescription brand name nexium (esomeprazole) 40 mg ? my doctor said it ok bec my insurance won't cover nexium (esomeprazole) 40
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Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 60 years experience
YES: as usual OTC doses are about one halp Prescription dosage! It's the same medication ...no problem!
Hope this helps!
Dr Z
1.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Apr 2, 2018
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