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 | GERD & Hiatal Hernia | Occasional muscle cramps in the legs, nausea and stomach cramps and dry mouth. | I can live with the side effects to prevent esophageal cancer. I tried other medications but they did not work. | F | 51 | 2 years 40 mg | 12/28/2015 | 5 | GERD | None known, but I have been experiencing ringing in the ears which I had to some extent before I started taking it. Also joint pain, but again, I have had some joint pain to some extent before I started taking it. | Acid reflux has been terrible, but since I have been taking this, gone. I have high blood pressure and diabetes, so I reduced to one tablet every 2nd or 3rd day, and still good. I recommend to those who experience side effects to try what I did. | M | 54 | 900 days 40 MG 1X D | 10/18/2015 | 5 | Hiatal Hernia | NONE! | MAJOR Heatburn and Late night acid attacks going into my lungs almost killed me! I wouldn't wish anyone to experience acid in the lungs. This pill saved my life ! Only other option was surgery and Dr was against that. Expensive at about $100 a month. If there are side effects I haven't had any or don't know if I'm having them since I've been taking them for over 10 years! | M | 41 | 10 years 1X D | 9/26/2015 | 5 | 2008 | No really side effects except diarrhoea. Than it stopped working | Now I its 2015 and I found out I have degenerative disc disease in my neck. I heard long time use of nexium causes bone dificent | F | 30 | 2 years 40mg | 9/23/2015 | 5 | Hiatal Hernia | Eliminated my menopausal hot flashes. | Love it | F | 53 | 6 months 30 mg 1X D | 9/13/2015 | 5 | Acid reflux/Hiana Hernia | I love Nexium! It's a life saver! It completely gets rid of my severe acid reflux! I have tried everything out there but this medicine is truly by far the best. My Gastro doc prescribed it after having dilated my esaphugus due to a hiatal hernia. There are some side effects with most drugs out there but these side effects are tolerable. I have dry mouth, hunger and fatigue and some achiness through out my body while taking it and some brain fog as well. | lts the best for heart burn | F | 38 | 10 days 20 | 9/2/2015 | 5 | GERD | None | I had severe heartburn and after taking for two weeks felt so much better and symptoms stopped | F | 53 | 2 weeks 22.3 mg | 8/19/2015 | 5 | gerd | Dry mouth and tired all the time | it helps but still have stomach acid and pain | M | 50 | 10 years 80 | 5/21/2015 | 5 | GERD, possible Ulcer | Occasional constipation, insomnia. | After 3 months of constant vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea I decided to see the Dr. She prescribed Nexium thinking of GERD or possibly an Ulcer. Within 3 days I was feeling great, still had some stomach cramps, but that was it. Good to go for almost 3 months. I missed ONE side, ands all my symptoms came back within a day! Nexium has saved me! I'll never miss a dose again. | F | 32 | 3 months 40 MG/day | 5/13/2015 | 5 | GERD | I tried many drugs for my stomach related problems and I never found one that I was fully satisfied with until I came across Nexium. It works wonders. | F | 14 | 2 years 40 MG | 5/10/2015 | 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 D | 4/13/2015 | 5 | LPR & GERD | No side effects | After struggling with symptoms for more than six months, I was finally prescribed Nexium for my problems. Relief was almost immediate. LPR requires long term treatment (6 months) and so far I feel almost symptom-free! I read about PPIs and I know that they can deplete magnesium, therefore I am taking magnesium supplement along with Nexium. I wish I started this treatment earlier, because I really suffered badly until started with Nexium. | F | 45 | 2 months 40 MG 1X D | 10/21/2014 | 5 | gerd | Some joint and muscle pain but tolerable, prefer that over the severe heartburn and nausea I have endured before taking it. All in all 100% satisfied with nexium. | F | 25 | 5 months 22.3 mg | 10/7/2014 | 5 | GERD, acid reflux | None. Zip. Zero. This had healed my esophagus and allowed me to live my life again. I read these reviews and laugh out loud. I guess all of the "rarest of rare" side effect victims found this site at once. It isn't perfect, but it works. | F | 40 | 10 years 40 | 8/17/2014 | 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 | 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 | Peptic Ulcer | None. | Best thing ever for my gut. I wish it was not so expensive. | M | 36 | 7 months 40 1X D | 6/13/2013 | 5 | hyperacidity | none | M | 63 | 40 MG 1X D | 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 D | 5/1/2013 | 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 D | 3/17/2013 | 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 D | 3/4/2013 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Acid reflux, indigestion, heartburn | F | 19 | 3 days 40 mg | 1/16/2012 | 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 | 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 | 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 D | 12/23/2011 | 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 | 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 D | 11/21/2011 | 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 D | 9/3/2011 | 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 | 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 | reflux, hiatal hernia | No side efffects | excellent drug, cured my reflux symptoms right after taking the medicine | M | 43 | 18 months 20 mg 1X D | 5/31/2011 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 D | 3/9/2011 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Acid Reflux | NONE | Best thing since iced tea | M | 63 | 2 years 10 1X D | 9/30/2010 | 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 | 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 | Acid reflux | No side effects. At all. It's excellent! | M | 57 | 3 years 40mg 1X D | 7/4/2010 | 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 D | 6/15/2010 | 5 | barrets esophagus | none | a lifesaver. would not be without it nothing else works like nexium | M | 55 | 5 years 40 mg 1X D | 5/20/2010 | 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 D | 4/27/2010 | 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 | 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 | acid reflux | i have been taking nexium for the past 7 years.no problems.no side effects. | thank you nexium | M | 42 | 7 years | 12/30/2009 | 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 | 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 | Reflux | None | Nexium has greatly improved my quality of life. | M | 39 | 2 years | 11/2/2009 | 5 | Barrets, hiatal hernia, acid reflux | Diarrhea sometimes | My barret's esophagus is gone, I can eat everything I want, of course I try to eat healthy. Swelling on my esophagus even gave me what i thought it was hearth palpitations but it was (hearth skipping a beat) This problem is gone too. I recommend eat papaya (this is like a moisturizer for your esophagus and stomach, RAW HONEY (heals tissue) and drinking Natural(blended in your home) apple Juice. For the diarrhea produced by the lack of acid that kills bacteria in your stomach i recommend probiotics. I hope there is no long long time side effects because so far i'm ok. | M | 33 | 10 years | 7/24/2009 | 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 | 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 |