NEXIUM Reviews (ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM)Average Rating: 2.2 (1126 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare NEXIUM with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR NEXIUM | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | | 2/12/2006 | 5 | Nexium was known as the purple "gold" pill because patients felt the results quickly.Was an expensive med with excellent results. Now OTC. | F | 1X day | 4/13/2015 | 5 | acid reflex | 0 days | 4/30/2020 | 5 | acid reflex | 0 days | 5/7/2020 | 5 | acid reflux | 0 days 20 mg | 5/30/2020 | 3 | 1 days | 5/29/2014 | 2 | Iam on a lot of medication due to vast medical problemsn | Nexium has never helped my reflux or ulcers | F | 10 years 20mg 2aday | 12/3/2014 | 2 | GERD | disorientation, chest and back pain, constipation, weakness, joint aches | Although it helped to quickly reduce heartburn and indigestion, and within a couple of days GERD symptoms had all but disappeared - I was expieriencing negative side effects within a day of use. The side effects were quite bothersome, and many times left me wondering if I was having some other more serious issue develop. Side effects have since disappeared within a day of stopping treatment. | M | 7 days | 3/1/2009 | 2 | for Gerd | I had gained 30 lbs in the last 5 years and conti to gain. Couldnt lose weight for anything. I have been taking acid meds for 11 years, nexium for about 5 years now. I was having all kinds of problems from shortness of breath, chest pain, bloating,joint pain, etc. Everytime I would bring this up to my Doctor he would tell me I was getting older and my weight was part of the process of getting older. He told me if I lost 10 lbs I could cut my nexium by 20 mg. I was very upset I didnt want to hear this. I wanted my doctor to tell me to stop the medicine but he didnt do that either. So I decided in Jan, 09 I would do just that, its has hard for the first few week, but I have now realized that I was over eating, and everytime I over eat I get sick. So now I try to eat 3-4 small meals usually not after 3pm. I try to say around 1200-1500 cal a day anymore and I suffer. I have lost 15lb and I can tell you it has been worth it, I feel so much better now that I am not taking that pill, I | F | 11 years | 3/7/2009 | 2 | gerd diagnosis | tired, no energy, tightness in chest. | M | 5 days | 5/28/2008 | 2 | GERD | Anxiety. | Experienced several of the side effects described by others but the anxiety was the worst. It controlled the GERD but I don't want to deal with the side effects anymore so I stopped taking it. | M | 2 years | 6/25/2009 | 1 | Occasional acid reflux | I was only an occasional user so I couldn't understand what was causing the rash. The hives were relatively mild at first, then severe. Itchy hands then buttocks then a nasty raised rash on body arms and legs. The last episode happened on holiday in Greece. I thought it was a heat rash but I then my lips swelled up, I felt dizzy, my heart raced - I was really worried as I could feel my throat getting tighter. I later realised that the reason for this occasional outbreak might be the Nexium and the comments on the Web seem to confirm this so I am not going to touch them again. | It works very well for acid but the side effect I suffered was very scary. I have never suffered any side effects from any other medicine. I am surprised this drug is available over the counter in the UK. | M | 2 days 20mg 1X day | 6/7/2016 | 1 | stomach protectant | Dizziness, brain fog so severe I couldn't even type correctly, felt severely drugged, joint pain, severe migraine occurred within 2 hours after taking nexium. | To the 69/yo female who posted a review on 9/27/17, please do a search for nexium and rhabdomyolysis. | F | 2 days 1X day | 10/16/2017 | 1 | Reflux | In 3 days on this crap, I felt like crap!! Real BAD!! No More!! | M | 3 days | 4/28/2009 | 1 | MY SON WAS | I am the mother of the 26 yr old SON that had the BAD BAD Side effects from NEXIUM! I just wanted to thank everyone for POSTING, good or bad!! It helps the ones that were (are) on Nexium to be more aware, and to know they are "not nuts" should they develope the horrible symptoms!! I wanted to also tell you all.....there is a NUT out there "defending" NEXIUM, and he sent me 2 horrific E-mails! Here is his Email address IN CASE you hear from him [email protected]. If you do, get E-mails from him, please let me know! I did notify his EMail carrier and mine too! GOD BLESS! JoycePS.....regarding "EYE PAIN"! Anyone else getting this?? If so PLEASE Email me! Chris'eye pain has not subsided!Joint pain, etc are somewhat better! But headaches and Eye Pain are still here! He has been off of NEXIUM 9 days today, Sunday. THANKS! Joyce | F | | 6/10/2007 | 1 | Possible acid reflux | After numerous heart tests due to palpitations the doctor agreed it was probably due to acid reflux and put me on nexium. after 2 days the heart palps had ceased, but I started having panic attacks, I have had panic disorder in the past but have had years of treatment successfully and have not had an attack in over 2 years. I have no current stresses. On easter sunday I had dinner, then felt like i was about to explode with nerves, took a valium went to bed- 3am sudden vicious leg tremors but my mind wasn't anxious, by 4 30 I drove myself to the ER only to be dismissed as a panic attack (this does not resemble any type of panic attacks I have had in the past) by 11am, I went back to the ER tests were run and all normal. 2 days later I still felt awful, by the way this is 4 days after stopping nexium, GP ran full blood tests ECG etc...everything normal, but I felt awful, loss of appetite, insomnia, leg tremors, constant adrenaline, butterflies and a general weakness and feeling of unwell | F | 9 days 20mg 1X day | 4/23/2012 | 1 | heartburn | Started off with sore feet and progressed on to severe joint pain in legs and fingers. I just turned 40 but now feel about 80 and can barely function, can't even open a jar. | M | 45 days | 9/5/2005 | 1 | ACID REFLUX | GAS, BLOATING, BELCHING , ABDOMINAL PAIN, INSOMNIA, REBOUND EFFECT MAJORLY IN THE SIDE EFFECTS | MY 2.5 MONTH OLD BABY TOOK 4 TIMES THE RECOMMENDED DOSE BC THE DR MESSED UP. HE IMMEDIATELY STARTED HAVING PAINFUL GAS, BLOATING, BELCHING. HE IS UNABLE TO SLEEP. IT HAS BEEN 2 WEEKS AND HE IS STILL HAVING THE SAME SYMPTOMS. LIFE WAS BETTER BEFORE HE TOOK THE MEDICINE. HOPING THE SYMPTOMS STOP SOON. GOING TO SEE A GI SPECIALIST TO MAKE SURE THERE IS NO DAMAGE. I REPORTED THIS TO THE MANUFACTURER BC THIS DRUG WAS NOT TESTED IN CHILDREN FOR AN OVERDOSE AMOUNT | M | 0 | 17 days 10MG 1X day | 1/15/2013 | 1 | Gerd | My son starting taking it on May 17th, on May 24 we had him at the Emergency Room with heart rate up to 180 at times never dropped below 150, severe bloating gas and diarreah. Back to ER on May 28, same thing.. fine for a few days now yesterday, started it again. After doing research Im taking him off this POISON. I also think 40 mg is too high of a dose for a 63 lb child. Of course Gastro NURSE says they never had any complaints of increased pulse.. Taking him to another Gastro asap. Other complains, Dry mouth, stomach pain, leg tremors when resting. | M | 11 | 3 weeks 40 1X day | 6/6/2013 | 2 | Duodenum ulcer | I experienced migraine, dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion, double vision, shaking, trouble breathing. | I'm sure it's a great medication for those who can take it without issue but it made it near impossible for me to get through a regular day. | F | 13 | 7 days 20 MG | 10/28/2015 |
NEXIUM (ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM): Esomeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter esomeprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away. For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. FDA Approval Date: 2001-02-20 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)