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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR NEXIUM | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | GERD | Wow, I began experiencing stuff that I never had before. Uncontrolable hand shaking (right side only), pain in my joints that came and went at will including neck, elbow, wrists, knees, lower back, shoulder, chest, you name it. Burping constantly like every 5-10 seconds and what is really weird is I could feel the pain come on and it was always followed by burping...and then the pain went away a few minutes after that!! Man these effects are crazy. Just the other day, my left wrist was so sore that I could not even use my left hand at all. Went to bed, got up the next morning and it was like it never happen...totally fine the next day!! My ENT quack thinks I'm crazy!! | He's got me on Nexium 40's twice a day. It relieved my constant sore throat and the worst of the acid stuff and the feeling that something was growing in my throat which is why I went to an ENT guy in the first place. Other PPI's had pretty much the same effect on me as the Nexium as he had me try them all to see which one would be best suited for me. Now at my next appointment with him, I can tell him that I'm not crazy with all these weird side effects..thanks to this site and others that have posted their experiences. | M | 53 | 12 months | 11/23/2008 | 2 | GERD | Extremely fast heartbeat, chest pressure, nausea, gas, anxiety, tightness in throat, dizziness, cold chills, numbness in my extremities. | This drug took away my heartburn, but I can't deal with the side effects. I've been feeling totally crappy ever since a few days after I started taking the Nexium. My father rushed me to the hospital last weekend because I thought I was having a heart attack. The doctors ran so many tests, but could find nothing wrong...I think they thought it was all in my head. I didn't attribute my symptoms to the Nexium until I started researching the side effects of it. I'm really glad I found this site...now at least I know that I'm not going crazy. Nexium is evil! | F | 25 | 30 days | 11/21/2008 | 3 | Acid reflux/ Hernia | rapid heart beat, panic/anxiety attacks, bloating, loose stools, chest pressure, feet swell, wrist pain (thought this was from work), gas, cold symptoms | I used to take Prilosec.....But I am guessing its basically the same product fancied up a bit. Its been atleast 8-10years or more taking it on and off. About 11 years ago, I started to develop so called "panic" attacks, rapid heart beat, thinking I was having a heart attack..or stroke.....I have been complaining to my doctor for YEARS about my Rapid Heart. He said he listened to my heart and its fine, so no other tests were ever ordered. I was supposed to carry around a monitor for a few days. He treated me like such a hypercondriac, I never did it. For years I just thought it was in my head, and my family constantly confirmed that fact. A few weeks ago, I had to start taking Nexium again..rapid beat..lasted for 2hours....didnt realize it could be the nexium. My blood pressure goes up and down at will, water retention all of the sudden, swelling feet and legs. Bigger belly. Having VIDID and weird nightmares, chest and back pressure. It felt like someone was just sitting on my | F | 42 | 3 years | 11/20/2008 | 3 | Chronic Gastritis & Gerd | Depression, blurred vision, bloating, weight gain | I am glad I found this site. I felt like I was losing my mind. Keep trying to take care of myself, take my meds and feeling worse. | F | 44 | 9 months | 11/19/2008 | 1 | acid reflux | terrible joint pain, hips, shoulders, hives, ringing in my head, sinus problems | Never take this drug. I cannot climb stairs without joint pain. Never realize all these symptons were from nexium until I " connected the dots". Been off nexium one week andneed to find a acid reflux alternative other than this deadly nexium. | M | 62 | 1 years | 11/18/2008 | 1 | Acid Reflux | Anxiety, depression, terrible knee and joint pain, fatigue, pain everywhere, very emotional. | I started taking nexium about 2 weeks ago, and since have experienced some very scary side effects. I usually don't have problems with new medication, but after taking nexium, I am convinced that this is what is causing my side effects. I thought I was going crazy, quite frankly! My anxiety was through the roof, and I usually don't have these types of problems. I would also watch a commercial on TV, and start crying, which I don't usually do, either! My knees started hurting terribly, and other joints started to feel tight, for lack of a better word. I would seriously suggest that if you started taking this medication and are experiencing any of these side effects, you check with your doctor immediately. My insurance company wouldn't cover Protonix, which is what I was on prior to the Nexium, until I tried Nexium or Prilosec. They are covering Prontonix now! Good luck, everyone! | F | 38 | 2 weeks | 11/14/2008 | 3 | bloating, barrets, reflux | Shortly after taking nexium I felt joint pain in my fingers, wrists , elbows and feet. My stomach symptoms were helped, previously I had to sleep with many pillows and felt pressure and belched, but that is basically gone. | I am confused as to whether I should keep taking this med, I am glad the stomach symptoms are helped but dont like the pain. I have worn heels all the time without problems but since I have taken the nexium my feet are sore all the time, heels or not. | F | 46 | 10 days | 11/12/2008 | 4 | acid reflux | Anxiety, constant headache, weird nightmares, mucle pain,blurry vision, death (only jokin) | was very happy with the outcome for which it was intended which was acid reflux but as for the side effects man. I had a headache for ages and put it down to migraines (which i suffer from)I was down in the dumps a bit, now i wont say depressed because i have been depressed and it wasnt that bad. e.g if i was listening to my fav song i wouldnt be as chirpy as i normally would if that makes any since.I had a dream that my mobile phone turned on me and tried to kill me, (or was that a dream?) sorry im a joker but im off it now, id rather the pain that feelin like dirt every day.God damn you NEXIUM ill see u in hell! | M | 26 | 4 weeks | 11/11/2008 | 1 | gerd | insomnia, swelling in wrists, sharp pains in legs,hives,swelling in mouth and throat,,skin sensitivity,itching,restrictions in swallowing,swelling of abdomen,anxiety, | I discontinued the nexium and still have some of the side effects, but each is gradually waning. I plan to visit my ear,nose, throat doctor for another answer to the gerd. Just a note to those suffering acid/reflux: We are the only country suffering greatly with gerd because we have such a diet of rich and spicey foods. Research the web for foods that become alkaline in your stomach. Our stomach ph is alkaline. Remember to avoid large quantities of acid producing foods and eat more of the alkaline. This will not solve the damage done to our esophagus, nor the damage done by the use of nexium, but it will lower the chances of an upset stomach and acid reflux. | F | 62 | 3 years | 11/11/2008 | 1 | Gerd | After about 8 weeks I developed rapid heart-beat especially when in deep alpha sleep mode. Heart slowed to normal as soon as I came completely out of the dream state. In the 9th week taking Nexium I awakened with severe neck and shoulder pain which sent me to the hospital. A vascular study was done which was normal except it was noted that my thyroid gland on the same side as the pain was blood filled. No report yet on this. Stopped taking Nexium and all symptoms disappeared. | I have taken Prilosec, Preacid and Nexium for Gerd and all have side effects that are dangerous. I would recommend that if a person can, try something else for your Gerd. I believe that drug manufacturers are more interested in profit than cures and therefore don't test their drugs long enough to rule out possible dangerous side effects. Most problems I've had with these medications are not listed as side effects and that makes me very suspicious, especially after reading the problems folks are having here. | M | 73 | 9 weeks | 11/11/2008 | 2 | ACID REFLUX | dizzy, shortness of breath, bloating, increased heart rate ------any questions email me------ | medicine works great for blocking heartburn but the side effects are too much to handle I feel like im always sick, havent felt healthy in a long time used nexium for seven months got off for three and tried for another three weeks no more ill take my chances with the heartburn | M | 24 | 1 years | 11/8/2008 | 1 | Joint and muscular pains, and others | Dont be afraid to support our community. Lets make our voice heard.Please visit us to submit your feedback.if you suffer from similiar side effects [ nexium-vs-joints.com ] | M | 29 | 4 months | 11/7/2008 | 3 | heartburn, gastric reflux | infrequent diarrhea | I took Nexium once daily for 8 weeks about two years ago after having pain from NSAIDs. Never had a problem and never had a pain once I stopped taking it. This summer I had to take iron pills and the pain came back. I took Protonix for 5 days but I had side effects of diarrhea and headaches. So I ask the doctor to put me on the Nexium. I was told to take 40mg every other day. Stomach pain was not gone. So I took it daily for about two weeks and was able to try it every other day. I started having diarrhea,and pain intermittently. For the last week I've been taking one 40mg pill in the morning everyday and have not had any problems. No diarrhea either. So far so good. | F | 46 | 30 days | 11/5/2008 | 1 | acid reflux | Rapid heartbeat, dizzy, tingling in arms and legs, headaches,extreme fatigue, sinus congestion and flu like symptoms | Was on nexium for 4 months. Several ER visits,specialists, etc.,and no doctors could figure it out. I was not on any other medications and kept questioning the doctors if it could be the Nexium. Symptoms got so bad that I finally went to the physician's desk reference on my own and found out that I had all the symptoms of nexium overdose. Been off nexium for 10 days, feeling better but still have lingering symptoms such as rapid heartbeat and dizziness. Miserable experience. I hope the symptoms alleviate soon. I would not recommend this medication. | F | 53 | 4 months | 11/3/2008 | 4 | painful gerd | stomach pain and nausea | I have been taking this for at least 5 years and then before this prilosec since it was released to the public. It's the best medication that I have found for my painful gerd but it has not cured it. Much better than any home remedies. Beware of unhelpful remedies promoted at: www.drugfreehealthsecrets.com run by a Chris Bloor | M | 45 | 5 years | 11/2/2008 | 2 | Gerd | I experienced nervousness,body aches,blurd vision,chest pains increased, & developed pneumonia. | This purple pill has way too many side effects. The doctors should warn people of the bad side effects (including pneumonia). | M | 43 | 8 days | 10/29/2008 | 2 | gastritis | slight constant headache that would come back after Tylenol wore off, loose stool | prilosec seemed to work better and I didn't experience the side effects that I do with Nexium | F | 34 | 17 days | 10/28/2008 | 3 | GERD | Fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, depression, all culminating after 8 months in numerous flushing feelings in head and tingling in arms and dull chest pain. | For a while all was well. GERD was under control the whole time but after about 8 months numerous flushing experiences developed that felt like my blood pressure was dropping through the floor but actually wasn't. At the same time tingling in the arms and hands, mild chest pressure, dizziness, and fatigue set in. This started happening daily. Two ER visits led physicians to look for heart attack or stroke. My MD had an MRI ordered and they found nothing. No definitive diagnosis was forthcoming. A couple of experiences had feelings of a strong electrical shock inside my head on the right hemisphere which lasted a couple of seconds. I stopped the Nexium and saw immediate improvements. Two weeks later I'm still feeling occasional very mild versions of what I was experiencing before but I'm definitely on the mend. No more Nexium for me. | M | 50 | 1 years | 10/26/2008 | 2 | gastritis | dizziness, vertigo, anxiety, nightmares, irritability, muscle stiffness leading to Achilles tendinitis. | 40 mg per day. doctor doesn't think these are side effects of nexium. side effects gone 4 days after discontinuing. didn't have any of these side effects previously. nexium did address gastritis, but I tolerate Zantac much better. | M | 60 | 8 days | 10/25/2008 | 5 | acid reflux | Worked miracles for my singing voice, which was completely gone from corrosive acid reflux. | My problem occurred when I stopped taking Nexium. My prescription ran out. My reflux returned with such a vengeance--worse than before--that I could hardly swallow. I felt like I had strep throat all the time. It was more severe than before after stopping the Nexium. | M | 46 | 4 months | 10/23/2008 |