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Is it safe to quit taking nexium (esomeprazole) after being on it 5 years?
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Yes, but : Taper off slowly so to avoid rebound reflux. Use every other day for a few weeks and then every 3 days for a few weeks an then stop. That being said, if you have barrett's esophagus it is probably best to continue.
Answered 7/13/2017
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Nexium: Is it safe to quit it? Yes. There will be no ill effects, other than the fact that you will once again be producing acid, and if the problem that you were treating before, presumably acid reflux, is still present, those symptoms will return. Good luck.
Answered 7/13/2017
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