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A 26-year-old female asked:
I am experiencing on and off diarrhea spells for the past 4 days. im currently on nexmezol medication. is it the medication that is responsible for the diarrhea and if so is it a major concern?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Could be side effect: Of nexmezol (esomeprazole), you can have either diarrhoea or constipation, if really distressing, see your doctor or ask for an anlternative, good luck
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