Drug Ratings for NEXIUMAverage Rating: 2.2 (989 Ratings)
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR NEXIUM | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
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| 5 | Acid Reflux and sleep apnea | None whatsoever. | Between having acid indigestion as far back as high school and sleep apnea, I was waking up choking on stomach acid. Couldn't breathe and turning blue in the face. Scared the wife to death! I was originally on Aciphex, which stopped my life-long battle with indigestion overnight. Had to switch to Nexium due to the military no longer providing Aciphex. The only difference I've noticed is with Aciphex, if I missed taking it for 2-3 days, the indigestion comes back. With Nexium,I'll notice it sooner (1-2 days). No insomnia, no depression, no nothing except a calm stomach that never bothers me any more. If it works, take it. If it doesn't, don't. Otherwise, risk getting Barret's Syndrone (like me) that can lead to cancer! | 58 | 3 years 20mg 1X D | 9/7/2010 | 5 | | 2/12/2006 | 5 | Acid Reflux | I am a singer who was always hoarse for years until I began taking Nexium. Almost right away there was clarity in my voice. Haing had vocal cord surgery, I now take Nexium religiously without any side effects. I have been told to keep watch on bone health though as it can take away from your calcium absorption leaving women espe cially prone to osteoporosis. After several years of taking it I just had a bone scan for the disease and showed no problems. Be proactive and take your medication but also find out as much as you can about it and get tested as advised regularly. | 49 | 7 years | 4/3/2008 | 5 | Acid Reflux | None that I recall. | Excellent medication. | 39 | 7 days | 2/17/2009 | 3 | 1 days | 5/29/2014 | 3 | Presumed Acid Reflux | Initially no side effects. Then the following- dry mouth, foggy head, constant fatigue, dizziness, chest pain, substernal pain, back pain (including 2 trips to ER with one the drs thinking I had an aortic dissection), stuffed ears, stuffed sinuses, sore throat, horrible taste in mouth, altered stool consistency, fluttering in chest, breathlessness, flu like symptoms. | Have been on Nexium in the past and it has helped with ulcers. So the drug has its good points This time was diagnosed with presumed acid reflux- initially put on Somac 20mg with no improvement, changed to NExium40m once daily. No real improvement for 4-6 weeks, then slowly symptoms of post nasal drip, coughing, breathlessness disappeared only to be replaced with constant bad taste in mouth after drinking water and severe chest pains, epigastric pain and back pain. Went to ER twice had stress tests and angiograms to rule out cardiovascular disease. Xrays to rule out lung issues, and ultrasounds to rule out other abd organ issues. Nothing found yet. Still waiting on barium studies and scope??? Discussed NExium being cause of signs with Dr who laughed, and gastroenterologist adamant that it is safe. I believe the relief in symptoms of acid reflux was because I changed diet and lost 10kg and not the NExium BUT the Nexium is responsible for other side effects. HAve felt at times I was dying, or have something seriously wrong with me but all tests come back NEGATIVE so far?? The last 2 weeks have had ribcage pain and back pain and flu like symptoms. Am worried about coming off the tablets and disobeying doctor and specialist and also reading about the acid rebound when stopping. | 46 | 120 days 40mg 1X D | 3/7/2016 | 1 | acid reflux | headache neck and shoulder pain insomnia high blood pressure fatigue vision problem bloating | maybe for some people not for me | 69 | 1 years 40mg | 3/8/2016 | 1 | acid reflux | Extremely bad gas and bloating. Felt I had to go to the bathroom all the time. Insomnia | 45 | 3 days 1 pill | 5/25/2013 | 1 | Acid Reflux | Severe Hives all over, Swelling of face and hands, Large welts covering entire body. Very dry mouth, stomach and chest pain. | I have not had a pill in 4 days and still experiencing the allergic reaction. I was put on prednison and Benedryl along with oatmeal baths for the severe itching and still no improvement. | 39 | 10 days | 12/3/2007 | 5 | GERD / Severe Heartburn | An increase in gas and burping for the first two weeks. Nothing past two weeks. | The purple pill is a small blessing !! Please do not give up on this medication. It may take up to 8 weeks for full relief. Its well worth the wait !!! Thank you so much !!! | F | 46 | 8 weeks | 12/23/2006 | 5 | reflux & endoscope showed damage | None that I'm aware of | I have the pictures of my esophagus and stomach at the first endoscope and after 3 months on nexium. The difference is dramatic. It cured the damage done. Maybe it will need to be restarted in time, but at least I know it cures! | F | 55 | 3 days | 6/9/2006 | 5 | BAD Acid Reflux | None at all. I love this drug. It is far better then any over the counter meds you can get. What I love is that it doesn't cause any problems with my other meds. | If you are suffering from GERD, Acid Reflux, Ulcers, etc. Try this drug. I am super sensitive to drugs. I can't take most antibiotics, have problems with anything with codine in it, but this drug made me feel great. For me it works 20 minutes after I take it. I know I can trust when I feel my throat start burning and my stomach getting upset that it will work for me. I can actually eat spicy food again. | F | 25 | 3 years | 2/20/2006 | 5 | lightheadness, feeling that my stomache is empty at time and when this feeling come on I feel weak and a lot of gas and belchig alot | F | 60 | 2 months | 12/14/2006 | 5 | acid reflux | loose stools-- especially in the beginning -- that is it. | take it twice a day -- for over a month. first day -- what relief -- not complete though. one day -- woke up feeling great -- just wait for it -- takes 4 to 8 weeks to really work!! | F | 28 | 1.5 months | 8/15/2006 | 5 | reflux, heartburn, hiatus hernis | excellent medication symptoms return after two days of missing meds | F | 34 | 1 years | 8/25/2006 | 5 | heartburn/NSAIDs use | Headaches, Constipation, muscle aches. | taking 20mg x2 times a day(40mg split into 2 doses) i wasn't having these side effects when i was taking one pill a day. | F | 19 | 3 months | 12/16/2006 | 5 | Hiatal-Hernia, GERD | The first day, diarrhea. None,thereafter. | Awesome! I could not live without this drug, however it takes freaking FOREVER to kick in!!! It took a whole month before I was even able to eat again, but now I'm good to go and I don't have any of the side effects like I had with Protonix, Prevacid, and Prilosec. | F | 30 | 2 months | 12/16/2005 | 5 | hiatal hernia/indigestion | none | miracle drug- could not live without it!! | F | 41 | 4 years | 9/29/2005 | 5 | GERD and hiatal hernia | Stomach pain that went away and now dry mouth. | TOOK AWHILE TO WORK EVEN WHEN I WAS TAKING IT TWICE A DAY BUT NOW IM DOWN TO ONCE A DAY AND COULD NOT LIVE WITHOUT IT!! | F | 33 | 9 months | 1/31/2007 | 5 | Severe Acid Reflux | NONE | It has been a miracle drug for me. - I take one 40 mg in the AM and one 10 mg Lipitor in the PM - I have learned that taking daily meds in 12 hour time gaps causes less problems with side effects and interactions. I am the side effect queen and have learned that they are dramatically increased when taken with other meds including something as simple as ibuprofen which begs the question, why don't you include that question in this form?? | F | 47 | 3 months | 6/24/2007 | 5 | Stomach Ulcers | I have not had any side effects taking Nexium and have been on it for over a year. | After having stomach ulcers for years and being on other medications, Nexium is the only pill that works for me. I can't miss one dose of this medication or my stomach ulcers will flare-up to the point that I am extremely sick. People must realize that medications work differently for everyone. What may work for some may not work for others. | F | 35 | | 5/10/2007 | 5 | Acid Reflux | NONE | I notice that most of the negative comments are from short term users. I have been taking Nexium daily for about 4 years with absolutely no side effects. I stopped taking it when I saw on the news that it can cause heart problems. It has been about 4 weeks and all of my symptoms are back with a vengence. I have been living on rolaids. I am going back on my Nexium! | F | 50 | 4 years | 9/24/2007 | 5 | Acid reflux | So far, a little constipation, and some neck and shoulder pain. | I was amazed how quickly this drug worked, but I have also stopped drinking and eating foods that make acid reflux worse. I also cut my food portions by half. After reading so many other people's symptoms, I hope that I don't develop any more than I already have. So far, I think Nexium is great. | F | 36 | 7 days | 4/11/2007 | 5 | GERD, esophageal stricture frm acid | I"m on 40 mg, morning and night, and I have some diarrhea, which I don't mind because I was quite constipated prior. Nexium is wonderful! I love it. | I was on it for 2 1/2 weeks before I noticed a change and then almost instantaneously, all my symptoms resolved. I can eat tomatoes, japalenos, pretty much anything. I no longer have Maalox at work, car, home, purse, etc..... This has saved my life! | F | 40 | 26 days | 5/21/2008 | 5 | GERD, Barrets | Some constipation. | This drug has been a life savor to me. I have tried them all, and none work as well as Nexium. With having a family history of both esophogeal and stomach cancer, I was panicked when diagnosed with Barretts, which is a an early warning for cancer. But like many Insurance Companies, mine also has stopped covering the medication. Doctor's no longer are allowed to practice medicine, the Insurance Companies control EVERYTHING! I am back to one of the others having to use it several times a day without good relief. | F | 49 | 8 years | 1/23/2008 | 5 | acid reflux | none | the only thing that cured my refulx. i took it for about 6 months, and it must have healed my essophagus, because i almost never get heart burn now. before i used to get heart burn so bad i was vomiting once a week or so | F | 27 | 6 months | 3/7/2008 | 5 | Gerd | I have never experienced any side effects and I have been taking it for about 8 years. | This is a wonder drug! I have tried Pepcid,Zantac,Aciphex,Prilosec and nothing works like my Nexium! I recommend it highly to anyone. I take one capsule every evening and I never have heartburn or Gerd, no matter what I eat. | F | 50 | 8 days | 8/27/2007 | 5 | GERD | zero | I was very sad to read all of the bad experiences that people have had with Nexium. I've been taking nexium daily for 7 years and i have never experienced any side effects. I feel very lucky because i had very severe GERD. The only problem is that if you stop taking the drug, not only do all of your symptoms return, but they are intensified by what feels like a thousand. It's obviously different for everyone, and my advice would be read ALL or as many people's comments as you can so you can be prepared for what to possibly expect. | F | 27 | 7 years | 7/31/2007 | 5 | H pylori | nothing | i should have taken it a really long time ago. i had no idea how bad my reflux had gotten. i love, love, love it. it's only been a few days, but wow, i feel cured. | F | 29 | 4 days | 9/20/2007 | 5 | I dont have any side effects with this medicine. | I have a hiatal hernia. If I stop taking Nexium, I start hurting very bad. Nexium is a life saver. I couldnt make it without it. | F | 46 | 3 years 40 mg 1X D | 9/6/2010 | 5 | GERD. Esoesophagitis | About 7 months ago, developed nerve pain in left arm which I still have..thought maybe I may have slept badly..but it hasn't gone away..now about 4 wks ago started having nerve pains at night in both legs..thought maybe I was developing arthritis.. | Once, I forgot to take it in the morning and the heartburn/reflux returned, so it does work..now I have stopped taking it for 2 days now because of all the side effects I've been reading about, but I have to be careful of what I eat and drink. | F | 60 | 2 years 40MG 1X D | 3/6/2010 | 5 | esophagitis,GERD,esop/stom. ulcers | sever dry eyes, bone pain-both legs above the ankles (posterior-lateral aspect), muscle spasms both legs from ankle to mid thigh, muscle cramps- both legs | Actually taking PRILOSEC, very close chemically to NEXIUM. When I miss a dose systoms return within hours. However muscle spasms/cramps now keep me from sleeping.Once muscle spasm resolves an ache continues for hours afterwards. Bone pain is constant. | F | 60 | 4.5 years 20.6 MG 1X D | 3/7/2010 | 5 | Acid Reflux / GERD / Hiatal Hernia | No side effects | I was choking (from food getting stuck in my esopheogus) on a daily basis. Got an endoscopy which showed I had acid reflux, hiatel hernia and GERD. I take one 40 mg nexium per day and I do not choke. I tried going on the generic form of prilosec for two months (insurance doesn't cover nexium) and the choking came back immediately while taking the generic version. This pill has done wonders for me. | F | 41 | 1 years 40 MG 1X D | 10/29/2010 | 5 | GORD | Dry mouth but not as bad as some other PPI's, nothing of any note really. | Excellent medication that helps with acid or reflux. Some of the comments on here are silly and make people uptight. If you need help try this medication if it's not for you try another but if you have severe reflux etc you need to take something to make life bearable and Nexium works really well. | F | 52 | 6 years 40mg 1X D | 11/7/2010 | 5 | Pre-Barretts & GERD | If stop taking for 1 day, 1 or 2 days later get diarrhea. | Concerned about reports that it may leach calcium from bone joints. Otherwise, it is the ONLY medicine that alleviates my pain. | F | 67 | 5 years 75mg 1X D | 1/5/2011 | 5 | To protect stomach from NSAID's use | None | Best PPI there is. Had to stop taking it because insurance would no longer cover it. I have taken other PPI's since then and NONE compare. Nexium is by far the best and don't believe anyone that tells you PPI's are all the same, they are not | F | 47 | 2 years 40 1X D | 2/4/2011 | 5 | Severe GERD | Initially mild diarrhea, no lasting side effects | I have been taking Nexium for 6+ years and have had no significant side effects. It has solved my voice issues and I no longer suffer from heart burn. Nothing else that I have tried has been effective. I would recommend this drug to anyone suffering from GERD as I was . . . | F | 54 | 6 years 1X D | 5/12/2011 | 5 | Acid Reflux | None. | Great drug for acid reflux. I had h pylori and was nauseated and had trouble swallowing for about a month. I was given Nexium after my h pylori treatment. It worked wonders and eventually healed me and now I don't have to take it anymore. Remember, it's important to maintain a healthy diet when diagnosed with conditions that cause severe acid reflux. | F | 24 | 3 years 20MG 1X D | 5/15/2011 | 5 | Acid reflux | I have had zero side effects and only complete relief from Nexium. It is very expensive but also very effective, I wish I could find a generic version of it - good luck though the drug companies wouldn't get the big bucks then would they ! | I say if you have acid reflux, then take it - my doctor and specialist told me there are no long term side effects from using it. I was told though to take a Vitamin B with it though to aid in vitamin and mineral absorbtion in my body. | F | 42 | 8 years 20 mg 2X D | 5/24/2011 | 5 | acid reflux | no side effects whatsoever. | If I miss a day or 2 I definately suffer! I love Nexium. It works wonderfully for me. :) | F | 37 | 10 months 40mg 1X D | 7/10/2011 | 5 | acid reflux | None for 8 years; had an unusual numbing headache so i stopped Nexium but don't know that the headache was caused by the Nexium. | Started with 40mg; Nexium was a Godsend. Eliminated acid backup and vomiting. Reduced dosage after three years to 20mg. Worked beautifully and allowed me to eat most things, eating sensibly--not overindulging in acidic or garlic filled recipes and greatly minimizing intake of chocolate and carbonated drinks. Because I prefer not to take meds, I tried eliminating Nexium on 2 occasions; I also tried taking it every other day. My gerd returned and was only controlled with the prescribed levels of Nexium. Prilosec offered no relief. After eight years of taking Nexium, I felt very well and experienced no reflux. I've had bone density tests every two years, and my bone loss is normal for a person my age. Recently, I experienced an unusual headache, a sort of numbness when I touched my forehead. Was it the Nexium? Or was it stress? Don't know, but I again discontinued Nexium. The headache has not recurred; the acid reflux has not recurred. I recommend Nexium; whatever the cause of the headache doesn't matter. It encouraged me to be "drug free" and my Gerd is hopefully cured! | F | 68 | 8 years started 40 1X D | 8/15/2011 | 5 | GERD and hiatal hernia | no real side effects; maybe need B-12 supplement | fantastic !! life saving drug for me - would be miserable without it - I miss a day and I really miss the relief it provides | F | 61 | 1 years 40 MG 1X D | 12/13/2011 | 5 | acid reflux | no side effects whatsoever | i have been taking nexium for six years, have NOT had ANY side effects in those 6 years, if i miss one day without taking my 40mg tablet my acid reflux returns with a vengence when i go to bed and wakes me up causing me to be sick, i recommend Nexuim for severe acid reflux, i am also on other medication for my kidney transplant and i still have no side affects from those medication, so nexuim is also safe to use with my anti rejection medication | F | 48 | 6 years 40 mg 1X D | 1/1/2012 | 5 | acid reflux | Not sure there were any. see 8/15/11 entry. | I recommend Nexium!! I suffered for eight years with burning acid in my stomach and esophagus, vomiting, and eating only a bland diet. Had to prop my bed up in order to relieve the reflux at night. Started with 40 mg and then reduced to 20 mg after 4 yrs. Happy to say, I have been Nexium free since August and I feel great--just had an endoscopy and findings were "normal". My diet is now quite normal; however, I do not drink carbonated beverages or coffee, or eat garlic, and I limit chocolate and cabbage type vegetables. I drink 8 oz of water several times a day. I've also lost 25 lbs. I feel poor diet and overeating had major impact on my condition. | F | 68 | 8 years 20 mg 1X D | 1/10/2012 | 5 | Acid reflux, indigestion, heartburn | F | 19 | 3 days 40 mg | 1/16/2012 | 5 | Reflux (GIRD) | None | Nexium works great. I have had reflux most of my life and have been on other prescriptions that are now over the counter meds (tagament, pepcid, prilosec). But Nexium is a definite improved on Prilosec (which owned by the same pharmaceutical company). | F | 46 | 3 years 40 MG 1X D | 1/17/2012 | 5 | GERD | None but just concerned about long term use. I haven't taken it in four days and the heartburn is back. I found some natural chew tablets for heartburn with aloe vera in it and it does help but my stomach constantly growls and I feel like I am starving all the time. | F | 55 | 10 years 30 1X D | 5/21/2012 | 5 | gerd | I had the most uncommon side affect, feeling sleepy. I couldn't drive or keep my eyes open! I felt drunk. But as to my gerd, it helped a lot. | F | 22 | 2 weeks 40mg | 7/8/2013 | 5 | Gastritis | NONE | I went to my doctor after feeling nauseous almost every day for 4 months. Despite being underweight to begin with, I lost around 16 pounds because I had no appetite 95% of the time. My doctor gave me Nexium because she believed I had gastritis (inflammation of stomach lining). After reading the reviews on this website, I was terrified of taking this medication! I put it off for almost 3 weeks because I was so frightened of all of the nasty side effects so many people said they had. But finally, I decided I had to try the Nexium because I was tired of feeling sick all of the time. Within 48 hours of beginning Nexium, my nausea was gone and my appetite was back! I think it's important to mention that I did NOT swallow the capsules whole - I have severe difficulty swallowing pills, so I would open up the capsules and swallow the tiny beads inside with a spoonful of applesauce. I also made sure not to eat until an hour had passed. There were a few days where I "cheated" and ate when about 50 minutes had passed, but I always waited at least that long. For the two weeks I was on Nexium, I very, very rarely felt nauseous and was feeling so good and happy to be hungry that I've already gained a few pounds back! And I had NO SIDE EFFECTS. Now, it's been over 3 days since I finished up the Nexium and I'm not feeling as good, but I don't feel nearly as nasty as I did before I took the meds! | F | 24 | 15 days 40 1X D | 10/5/2012 | 5 | GERD; hiatal hernia; ulcer; erosion | the first two weeks or so, i had loose bowels | nexium has changed my life for the best. i no longer keep antacids in my car, in my kitchen, in my ourse, in my diaper bag, at my mom's, next to my bed. i can eat jalepanos, chocolate, peanut butter, anything! i almost NEVER take a tums now! I don't even know if i have any anywhere! | F | 36 | 4 years | 9/13/2005 | 5 | Severe acid reflux | Haven't experienced any adverse effects at all. This is the only thing I tried that actually takes away ALL my acid reflux away! I am so happy that I can go to bed at night without having to "drink pickle juice" "chew gum" or sit up half the night. A great product!! | F | 57 | 2 weeks 50mg | 6/24/2014 | 5 | GERD | flatulence | Nexium at a dosage of 40 mg has worked optimally at eliminating my severe case of GERD, and I have not experienced a return of symptoms since the second day of dosing. Before I was prescribed Nexium, I was given Protonix (omeprazole) at 40 mg for GERD, but I experienced a very rare side effect that produced severe bone pain, especially within the joints. In retrospect, I do not have a memory of Protonix ever resolving any of my GERD, even though I was taking as prescribed daily for two weeks before stopping, and then for another week before completely stopping Protonix. Nexium works perfectly. | F | 49 | 3 months 40 1X D | 6/4/2014 | 5 | stomach ulcer | NONE | I'm sorry but I so have to disagree with just about everything said on this site. Some are so ridiculous, one person saying they had a fever and muscle ache, really? Think it could have just been the flu? I mean seriously, I think most of these comments are all in the persons head as this drug is my God send! I've tried everything else and this is my drug of choice. Now if I could only get the insurance to cover it I would be the happiest person in the world! | F | 35 | 1 years | 11/25/2009 | 5 | ACID REFLUX and ULCERS | No side effects. | My acid reflux had damaged my throat, esophagus, stomach and colon. I had holes from one end to the other. The pain in my stomach, back and arm became unbearable and I ended up in the ER, then was admitted into the hospital for a few days. My Doctor prescribed 40 mg Nexium once a day upon release from hospital. Have had 2 endoscopic procedures and 2 colonoscopys during the last 4 years since taking Nexium. No problems from the NEXIUM so far and no more holes(ulcers). I changed my diet and even gave up my beloved Bud Light but this change still did not stop the acid reflux. For me the only thing on the market that works is Nexium. I have tried many over the counter drugs in between refilling my prescription for Nexium and within a week I am feeling ill again. As our bodies react differently to medications, we need to find what works for us, this just happens to be my WONDER drug. I will continue allowing my Doctor to monitor my health and for any side effects from taking the Nexium. | F | 45 | 4 years | 12/9/2009 | 5 | GERD | I rate Nexium as a 5, with one VERY BIG exception. While it has completely controlled my gerd, it has depleted my bone calcium and I now have osteoporosis. | I've been on 40 mg Nexium, daily, for about 10 years. Unfortunately there is a trade off. It has escalated the onset of osteoporosis. I've tried to stop taking it, but the rebound effect is unbearable. I almost wish I had never started taking it. Nothing else works. | F | 66 | 10 years | 12/7/2009 | 5 | Acid Reflux and start of an ulcer | Absolutely NO side effects, I've been feeling fantastic ever since I started this medication. | I believe a lot of people are very sensitive to medication. I also think a lot of of people have phobias or fears about medications and let these fears run away with them. Worrying about taking a new medication in it's self can cause most of the anxiety and other symptoms that have been described by most people here. I should know I have created more anxiety with new medicines than the original illness I was treated for. Trust your doctors! They wouldn't give you a medicine that would intentionally harm you. It takes more than a few days to see the full results of your medication. The cramps could just be the excess acid your stomach was building in the first place being cleaned out of your system. Give it time to do what it is intended to do. I've taken this medication for 15 years or more and have had no side effects. In fact I feel fantastic. But I do remember in the beginning not feeling so great. I stuck with it and about 30 days later I felt everything balancing out and feeling great. Again, the cramps, diarrhea may just be the excess acid cleaning out of your system. | F | 46 | 15 years | 5/5/2009 | 5 | GERD | None | It's the only medication out there that helps, and believe me, I've tried them all. | F | 42 | 4 years | 7/9/2009 | 5 | GERD | B12 deficiency causing muscle weakness, unusual fatigue, body aches, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, memory problems, tingling sensation in fingers, depression, balance problems. | Nexium is the only medication that controls my GERD symptoms. The two GI docs I have seen told me I could stay on this medication forever without any concerns. But after 9 years of therapy, I became severely B12 deficient. Everyone on long-term PPI therapy needs to have their B12 and methylmalonic levels checked annually. I will be receiving B12 injections for the next several months and will have to take high-dose sublingual B12 daily as long as I am on this drug. I just hope I do not have permanent nerve damage. See www.aafp.org/afp/20030301/979.html | F | 47 | 9 years | 2/18/2009 | 5 | Hiatal Hernia | Rapid heart rate, blurred vision, weight gain. | If not taking the Nexium, the hernia acts up and gives me heart attack like symptoms. Even went to the ER but when they found out it was the hernia, they told me to go home. | F | 59 | 5 years | 2/14/2009 | 5 | erosive esophagitis & Barrett's | While on 40 mg daily, severe, constant headaches with dizziness. No side effects on 20 mg daily. | After reducing dosage to 20 miligrams, my life changed!!! I could take Nexium with absolutely no side effects. I believe this drug made by AstraZeneca (not Merck) saved my life. I was diagnosed with GERD in 1992 and had tried other drugs: Zantac, Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex and Protonix. Some worked but none HEALED my endoscopically diagnosed Erosive Esophagitis that developed into Barrett's Disease. My esophagus was the size of a pencil when first scoped. I had to have it "stretched" each year from 1993 thru 2003. The erosions have healed according to the endoscope results. I have to have the EGD with biopsy each year to rule out cancer from the Barrett's Disease. Readers of this post that have had adverse reactions to this drug, PLEASE have your Dr. simply reduce the dosage!! | F | 66 | 7 years | 1/4/2009 |