Ratings Summary for NEXIUM

Overall Patient opinion of NEXIUM: 2.2 (not satisfied)

(based on 1129 reviews ) (updated May 6, 2025)

Ratings by Age Group for NEXIUM
Rating Scale from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)

Patient Age Group	Number of Reviews	Average Rating
Pediatric (Under 18)	11	2.1
Age 18 to 24	72	2.1
Age 25 to 34	220	2.1
Age 35 to 44	286	2.1
Age 45 to 54	253	2.3
Age 55 to 64	198	2.1
Age 65 to 74	61	2.2
Age 75 and up	10	1.6

Ratings by Sex for NEXIUM
Rating Scale from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)

Patient Sex	Number of Reviews	Average Rating
Male	441	2.26303854875283
Female	669	2.16591928251121
Not Specified	18	3

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FDA Drug Safety Information for NEXIUM

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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)