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Persistent painful muscle spasm in back (left side) for 10 days and now the right side is also bit sore. i am on nexium 40 mg twice a day for 17 days. could these muscle spasms be a side effect of taking nexium?

Q: persistent painful muscle spasm in back (left side) for 10 days and now the right side is also bit sore. i am on nexium 40 mg twice a day for 17 days. could these muscle spasms be a side effect of taking nexium?

: Nexium can lower magnesium levels which can cause muscle spasms. There are many other reasons for muscle spasms that should be considered.

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Nexium can lower magnesium levels which can cause muscle spasms. There are many other reasons for muscle spasms that should be considered.

Answered 3/26/2021

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A member asked:

Persistent painful muscle spasm in back (left side) for 10 days and now the right side is also bit sore. i am on nexium 40 mg twice a day for 17 days. could these muscle spasms be a side effect of taking nexium?

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

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