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 | Reflux/Gerd/Ulcers/Heital Hernia | I burp constantly and once or twice a month have severe stomach cramps. | I don't know if it is truly related to Nexium since I take so many other meds, but I've been on it the longest and couldn't imagine life without it. If I miss a dose, I pay horribly with Reflux...If I miss a couple of days my throat starts hurting and itching. | M | 31 | 14 years 40mg 2X day | 4/27/2010 | 5 | barrets esophagus | none | a lifesaver. would not be without it nothing else works like nexium | M | 55 | 5 years 40 mg 1X day | 5/20/2010 | 5 | Acid Reflux - Barretts Esophagus | None that I am aware of. | I suffer from Acid reflux caused by the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) not closing fully diagnosed via an endoscopy. I now have Barrett’s Esophagus(BA)as a result of the acid relux. Nexium has been working fine for me with no side effects but if you suffer from side effects speak to your doctor. If you have a serious problem with acid reflux don’t just stop taking your medication and hope things will get better. Natural remedies don’t always work and serious health issues such as BA and Cancer are a real life threat so please speak to a quality doctor. | M | 38 | 4 years 20mg 1X day | 6/15/2010 | 5 | Acid reflux | No side effects. At all. It's excellent! | M | 57 | 3 years 40mg 1X day | 7/4/2010 | 5 | Acid Reflux | NONE | Best thing since iced tea | M | 63 | 2 years 10 1X day | 9/30/2010 | 5 | Non-Erosive GERD | None | Excellent drug. Lifesaver for those with GERD. Only problem is that it doesn't provide full relief for those (like me) with esophageal hypersensitivity to non-acidic stomach juices. | M | 30 | 4 years 40mg 1X day | 3/9/2011 | 5 | reflux, hiatal hernia | No side efffects | excellent drug, cured my reflux symptoms right after taking the medicine | M | 43 | 18 months 20 mg 1X day | 5/31/2011 | 5 | Because I have Bacteria. | I am on my 4 Day with Nexium Hp7, but I have no side effects, I recommend this cure ( 7 Day) any time. KV | M | 71 | 4 days 20 2X day | 9/3/2011 | 5 | anxiety and stomach inflammation | none | the trick to taking Nexium is for people to read the instructions. take it first thing in the morning 1/2 hour to one hour before eating or even drinking coffee. I found out I had inflammation thru endoscopy because I was going crazy with Panic attacks and anxiety. Small Hital hernia will do these things as well. Before judging this medicine ( not saying some people will have side effects) , you really should find out why you are taking it. For heartburn, try tums or mallox or eat more Alkaline foods ( stop acidic foods such as tomatoes and coffee). Do not eat before bed. Do not lay down after eating. I have been there? If you continually suffer from anxiety or panic attacks, it might be worth doing endoscopy and it is simple but will give you peace of mind. Our stomach nerves are the center of all communications in the brain, and any trigger in the stomach will let your brain go on the defense and so a small thought is magnified and all of the sudden, we go crazy. if you feel tingling in arm or leg before this, check your Blood sugar as well ( prediabetics have this). I hope this helps. email me if you have any questions. | M | 54 | 5 days 40 1X day | 11/21/2011 | 5 | Acid Reflux | all of a sudden I couldn't take Nexium anymore bad gas and some cramping. | Glimpride and JANUVIA took all my pills in morning now take Nexium 2 hours after the above meds. and after lunch working with out problems. I talked to other people seam Nexium has problems with other meds. taking after eating seam to work. All I know it stop the Acid pain even on a bland diet. | M | 49 | 8 years 40mg 1X day | 12/23/2011 | 5 | Peptic Ulcer | None. | Best thing ever for my gut. I wish it was not so expensive. | M | 36 | 7 months 40 1X day | 6/13/2013 | 5 | GERD | Minor loose stools, occasional headaches | I've been on Nexium off and on for about ten years now. Depending how it was covered under my insurance, I had to go off it at times since it was not covered. I have tried protronix, prilosec, prevacid (30 mg daily and 30mg 2x a day) prevacid gave me horrible diarrhea. Nexium has been the best. My latest insurance company wanted me to try dexilant for a month before covering nexium. Basically one 60 mg Dexilant is like taking two 30mg prevacids. Didn't do anything but give me a cold after a month, and lots of diarrhea. I always come back to the nexium, when things improve I ween off it taking it once every other day for a while to get off of it. I have been getting my calcium and magnesium levels check every six months and they have always been fine. It is just unfortunate that it is so expensive and insurance companies do not want to cover it. All of the GI docs have told me it is the best. | M | 36 | 10 years 40 1X day | 3/17/2013 | 5 | hyperacidity | none | M | 63 | 40 MG 1X day | 5/5/2013 | 5 | Functional Dyspesia | None. | Working great so far. Much better than prevacid or dexilant. My insurance will only cover for one year though. Oddly enough, my IBS symptoms have improved as well while being on Nexium. My doctor wanted me to try it in September (but I refused due to expense) and I suffered through October and part of November when I finally started it after getting free samples. Glad I did, but it is totally ridiculous that a 30 day Rx costs $250.00. | M | 37 | 6 months 40 MG 1X day | 5/1/2013 | 5 | Acid Reflux due to Hiatus Hernia | Reduced erectile duration, severe reflux if I miss a dose | Massively improved my quality of life, before Nexium I was basically unable to function at my desk job, couldn't exercise, couldn't lie down. Now I can do it all as long as I am careful soon after eating. | M | 33 | 3 years 40mg 1X day | 3/4/2013 | 5 | M | 39 | | 1/7/2006 | 5 | acid relux/heartburn | none | Works really well | M | 44 | 2 years | 3/4/2007 | 5 | Acid Reflux | I experienced headache's, looser stool's and abdominal pain. These side effects went away after a week or so. | Nexium has helped me more than other Proton Pump Inhibitors. | M | 27 | 1.5 years | 6/26/2006 | 5 | Chronic Heartburn/Acid Reflux | I don't know if these are exactly bad side effects but it gave me harder erections, delayed orgasm and increased the amount of semen I ejaculated. | The drug is a life saver. I couldn't go anywhere without carrying a bottle of Pepcid Complete with me at all times. I couldn't eat ketchup, tomato sauce, peanut butter, coffee, tea, breath mints, anything fried, anything spicy, orange juice, hot dogs, and red wine. The heartburn caused nausea and burping up acid and vomit. | M | 31 | 1 days | 6/1/2006 | 5 | GERD | None | If you have severe acid related problems, take this drug. I took it for 4 years with no negative effects. Of course my insurance dropped it because it is so popular now. Going to switch to Aciphex. I can only hope it is as effective. | M | 37 | 4 years | 12/21/2006 |
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)