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Had endoscopy two biopsies all normal.doc put me on nexium (esomeprazole) for a week.nexium (esomeprazole) isn't working still have the same problem with constant gnawing.

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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

See below: Sometimes a ppi such as Nexium (esomeprazole) can take up to two weeks to work. Let your doctor know if your symptoms worsen.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

Had endoscopy two biopsies all normal.doc put me on nexium (esomeprazole) for a week.nexium (esomeprazole) isn't working still have the same problem with constant gnawing.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

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