NEXIUM Reviews (ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM)

Average Rating: 2.2 (1126 Ratings)

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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)

  

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 3  GERD I have been on drug for 5+ yrs. It worked for Gerd,but about a yr. ago developed pain in shoulder. Eventually had to have a shoulder replacment due to cartlidge wear. Dr said that it was unusual for a person my age to develope in shoulder due to it not being a weight bearing joint. Now my other shoulder is acting up in the same way. I think drug is playing a factor. However dr's won't listen to me. Since I need the drug for terrible Gerd I don't know what to do. DOes anyone have a Homiopathic remidy to try? F 50 5 years
8/19/2008
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 1  stomach pains stomach pains, dizziness, weight loss, sweating, disoriented I seriously thought that I was having a brain aneurysm. My words were not coming out right and I felt like I was on serious drugs and felt like I was really high. That coupled with anxiety and dry eyes, I thought something was seriously wrong. The dizziness came in head rushes every few minutes. F 27 17 days
8/18/2008
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 1  Acid Reflux I feel as though I have a huge gas bubble in my stomach almost constantly and my stomach churns and makes all kinds of digesting noises, it's very uncomfortable. Also I've become quite constipated which is very uncomfortable. I have been having trouble sleeping since I started taking Nexium and the joints in my hands have been swollen and they really hurt. I'm also experiencing pain in my hips. I've noticed that if I don't take the Nexium, within 24 hours I don't have the gas bubble, constipation or the joint swelling, I'll have to see if the insomnia goes away once I stop taking Nexium completely. My knuckles are so swollen that I can't even get a ring on my right hand ring finger, it's crazy, but within one day of not taking Nexium, I can get a ring on that finger again. My doctor never mentioned these side effects when they put me on this medicine. I had to do the research myself to find out why these things were happening to me. Even the paperwork I got from the pharmacy didn't list the side effects I've been having. I won't take Nexium anymore. F 45 14 days
8/15/2008
 1  Constant Heart Burn In the short time taking this prescription, only 3 weeks it made me feel as if I was losing my mind. After reading through this website I see I am not the only one. I experienced paranoia as well as very vivid nightmares. I could not focus at work. It blows my mind that you can legally obtain this drug but there are thousands of people in jail for possessing marijuana. HOORAY FOR DEMOCRACY!!! I would not recommend this to my worst enemy. Well, maybe I can think of one person......... M 26 30 days
8/11/2008
 2  Acid Reflux CONSTANT HUNGER! fatigue. anxiety. Does anybody else experience constant hunger from taking Nexium? I have been taking 40mg a day for the past week, and the main side effect has been a constant feeling of hunger, ever right after i have eaten a meal. F 20 1 weeks
7/30/2008
 2  GERD, Stomach pain I don't know if my condition is worsening or if it's the drug! Extreme fatigue, stomach ache (still), heartburn (still), dry mouth, headache for over a week.... F 50 30 days
7/30/2008
 5  Barrets Esophagus, acid reflux none I suffered terribly from severe heartburn for a very long time. The pain was never ending. Once I started nexium the pain lessened. My last esopageal scope (after two years with Barretts) came back negative. F 51 3 years
7/28/2008
 1  GERD Incredible swelling of feet, ankles and legs. Petechiae in areas of swelling. Very painful joints especially knees. Water retention (bloating) of midsection, flatulence. Also shortness of breath, strange dreams (nightmares), sweating chest pains and ear infections (due to build-up of fluid). I went to the doctor because of having a sore throat, but I showed him the petechiea all over my legs and feet. He was very worried about possible thrombocytopenia, in addition to other ailments. He ran a blood platelet test, mono and many others ($$$). But hadn't the sense to consider the Nexium. Not until I checked it and cross-referenced it (symptoms with meds) did I find the connection. Doctors need to be aware of this and explain the adverse effects to patients instead of us paying so much and having to do our own research. F 46 4 years
7/27/2008
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 4  reflux bloating M 56 5 days
7/26/2008
 1  Stomach pain/Ulcer Terrible muscle cramps in my legs and back, nausea, hot flashes, dry heaving Such a ridiculously expensive drug that only made things WORSE. M 23 2 days
7/25/2008
 2  Laryngopharyngeal reflux Severe stomach pain, headache I had been on prilosec (generic form) for a week and it did not get rid of the sensation that something was stuck in my throat. So, I was switched to Nexium which wreaked havoc on my stomach. The worst pains I've had for many years. The Nexium did however work on the throat sensation. F 42 2 days
7/20/2008
 3  Acid refluc, GERD, hiatial hernia night terrors, anxiety, depression, lack of energy, light-headed, headaches, bloated abdomen While it did help relieve my symptoms, the side effects were too much. When I realized it had the potential to slow down/cease calcium absorbtion, that was the final straw. I quit cold turkey about two months ago and changed my diet. I have not felt this good since I started taking it! F 25 2 years
7/14/2008
 5  Acid Reflux None to speak of Very helpful for chronic acid reflux. Been on about 6 months and it has helped a lot. M 43 6 months
7/12/2008
 4  Gerd Terrible hip pain I had been on 40 mg of nexium for a couple years. I noticed after awhile I was having hip pain. So I bought a new bed, but at the same time they put me on 20 mg of nexium. My hip pain went away. I thought it was the bed. After 6 months they put me back on 40 mg. The hip pain is back. Bought a new bed for nothing. I wish they made 30 mg. F 44 3 years
7/11/2008
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 5  GERD/Acid Reflux none I have taken Prevacid, Protonix, and now Nexium to control my GERD. They are all wonderful - I just change depending on which one is cheaper under my insurance plan. If I skip a dose, I'm in big trouble. Otherwise, as long as I'm taking something, I have ZERO trouble. M 28 2 years
7/9/2008
 3  Stomach distress Numbness left leg, pain left side of chest, burning sensation left side of chest In October 2005 lipitor ripped apart the lining of my stomach. In February 2006 I started taking Nexium. While it help my stomach I started to feel numbness in my left thigh. My doctor advised me to keep taking nexium so I won't have any further problems with my stomach. By February 2007 I was feeling musch better. In April 2007 I experienced severe numbness on the left side of my body which went away after a month. It was at that time that I was experiencing pain in the left side. I have stopped taking nexium 2 weeks ago and now the pain is going away. M 49 2 years
7/8/2008
 1  GERD, Gastritus, Esophagitis Pressure on the chest, random shooting pain in chest area, shaking and shivering, diahorea, disorientation ,dizziness and lightheadedness, undescribable sick feeling, anxiety I was diagnosed with GERD, Gastritis, Esophagitis and H Pylori. Went onto Nexium to treat this as well as 7 day antibiotic treatment for HP. So far I have had every imaginable blood test - all normal, Abdominal CT scan - normal, brain MRI - normal, urine tests, stool tests... you name it I've done it. THIS NEXIUM DRUG IS A NIGHTMARE AND SHOULD BE AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS. I've been off it now for 2 days but the dizziness and shaking still persist. Doctor moved me to H2-receptor but I am avoiding this and would rather live on antacids. M 39 16 days
7/8/2008
 4  GERD,Hiatus hernia None. I am rather surprised at the dramatic side effects reported on this site as a result of nexium,I would rather take nexium on and off than risk ending up with barrets.I had no side effects,certainly no depression except for that caused by being unable to eat and drink as freely as others,I was concerned at being on this drug for so long considering the usual length of time seems to be 4 to 6 weeks,during the year I was on Nexium I suffered from NO heartburn whatsoever,I have been off the drug now for just over a week and the heartburn has returned and this is despite having my bed raised,avoiding large meals,not smoking or being over weight and not eating up to 4 hours before bedtime,the reflux isn't severe now but it is a daily occurance and is in itself depressing.Nexium gave me relief from symptoms for a year and I am glad of that. M 37 1 years
7/7/2008
 1  Supposed acid reflux I have taken this drug for a total of one week and my joints and muscles hurt like I have arthrolgia. In fact, one of my fingers has become so swollen and sore, it takes a good hour after waking up for it to become functional again. My body has been in such pain at night that I can't even sleep. I have just begun getting headaches, which I usually do not get. I noticed I get hunger pains and am hungry more than usual. Did I mention the cotton-mouth syndrome? I will not continue to take this drug any longer and do not recommend it to others. The "side effects" are way to risky! Surely there has got to be something else out there that could help people with GERD or ulcers other than this expensive drug that causes so many people such discomfort. F 48 7 days
7/7/2008
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 1  heartburn, stomach pain Headache, vivid nightmares, stomach pains worsening, confusion, extreme sleepiness, dilusional thinking, depression, very emotional I believe that all drugs in the PPI class are poison, at least for some people. I tried Prilosec first, took it for 6 weeks, and felt horrible. I didn't realize it was causing my symptoms until they cleared up within days of stopping it. My heartburn returned, so my doctor suggested I try Nexium. Same exact side effects, except worse! I'll never take another PPI again! I can't believe doctors don't tell patients about possible dangerous effects of these aweful drugs. F 37 2 days
7/5/2008

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