A 49-year-old member asked:
My dr prescribed 40mg nexium (esomeprazole). what are the benefits?
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Dr. George Klauberanswered
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
Make you feel better: Will control your stomach acidity & thus control gastro-esophageal reflux disease (gerd) & control upper abdominal pain. It is a superb medication.
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Deniliquin, WA
A 28-year-old female asked:
Why would my dr prescribe me Nexium (esomeprazole) 40mg/nocte?
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Dr. Christopher Nicoraanswered
Internal Medicine 25 years experience
GERD: Most likely for gerd or gastro esophageal reflux disease. Try to identify food or beverages that trigger your symptoms and avoid those triggers.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Mar 8, 2014
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