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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 4  GERD, Stomach pain Slight headache, fatigue, loose stools I was having severe stomach pain front and back and extreme nausea before I started back on this. Within 1 day the pain was decreased significantly. 5 years ago I was taking 40 mg twice a day and the side effects gradually went away. The insurance company stopped covering it so I had the GERD surgery which 'cured' me until recently. F 50 3 days
7/3/2008
 3  gastritis terrible nightmares, severe headaches, joint pain, tierdness, increased appitite Before I started taking the drug I could not eat anything without having severe stomach pain and vomiting. I ended up going to the ER and they prescribed nexium. After taking it for about a week I started having horrible headaches,terrible nightmares, I thought I was loosing my mind. Also had a lot of diareha, and increased appitite. It helped but mad me feel terrible at the same time. F 23 28 days
7/3/2008
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 5  Stomach acid Aches in the arm joints mainly elbows about once a week and only at night when I try to go to sleep. M 57 12 months
7/1/2008
 3  GERD Hot flashes, night sweats, low blood sugar symptoms (weak, shaky, sweaty), break through heartburn. Took Protonix for about 6 years with no problems. Changed insurance provider, they wouldn't approve Protonix so switched to Nexium. Symptoms began after taking Nexium for about 2 weeks. There's been no other changes in health status or meds. to link to new symptoms. F 63 5 months
6/30/2008
 1  Drug study on Osteoarthritis I was online looking to see if perimenpoause was what is driving me crazy, but after finding this site, I'm now convinced it's the Nexium. Distended painful abdomen, weight gain, intensely crazy dreams, heart palpatations, trouble sleeping, horrible gas, anxiety and paranoia. The Nexium is supplied to combat stomach pain from the three double blind pills that I'm taking as part of the study. 2 pills are placebo, I'm either taking Celebrex, Naprosyn or Ibufrofen. I'm not taking another pill. I have a friend who has been on Nexium for about five years for GERD and loves it. F 48 1 years
6/29/2008
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 2  vomiting Severe neck pain, back pain, anxiety, a werid drowsiness, numb sensation in hands and arms Last nite, I could not figure out why my neck was hurting so bad. I was thinking maybe i had a herniated disc or something, or maybe I was developing some type of juvenile arthritis. I came on the website and saw people experiencing the same symptons. F 20 5 days
6/27/2008
 1  esophagitis, duodenitis, hiatal her headaches, stomach pain, lightheadedness, diarrhea, bloating and tingling in my feet. The symptoms have worsened over time. I've been taking Nexium for six months and stopped this morning. Last night was the last straw! F 69 6 months
6/26/2008
 1  Reflux Mild Nausea, blurred vision, light-headed, stomach & intestinal cramps, numbness in hands, disturbed sleep patterns, night sweats. This is the only drug I am on. I have been experiencing mild reflux for the last couple of months and the Dr statred me on this drug. Symptoms have developed over the first couple of weeks. Obviously does not suit me. F 44 18 days
6/26/2008
 2  Acid reflux I have been taking Nexium for 2 months and have started having such terrible bloating and gas pains that I feel like I'm going to pass out! I called my dr. and he took me off of it and I'm still having side effects. Although it made my heartburn go away instantly, it's not worth the severe stomach pain and bloating I've had on the side. I'm not taking it anymore, so we'll see how long these symptoms persist. F 33 2 months
6/25/2008
 1  doctor prescribed - stomach problem I had been taking Prilosec for several months with good results. I was almost out and picked up the bottle of Nexium that was prescribed. After 1 1/2 weeks, I was very bloated and had the worst stomach ache I had ever had. I stopped the Nexium immediately and started on the Prilosec again. My symptoms subsided. I'll never try Nexium again! F 49 10 days
6/25/2008
 4  Duodenal ulcer, histus hernia I have been suffering excoriating migraines for a number of years which no doctor could establish the cause. This week end was the last straw, I endured no sleep and the most terrible headaches. The problem is that Nexium works really well but the side effects are debilitating. I have also experienced memory loss, skeletal and muscular pain and the worst sinus pain. I intend to establish if it is indeed Nexium that is causing the problem. I am not knocking Nexium, it helps but it unfortunately is causing other problems. M 49 5 years
6/23/2008
 1  difficulty swallowing severe, unrelenting tiredness; joint pain; lack of concentration; aggression; headaches; depression I'm so sorry I took this drug. I began getting headaches but didn't attribute them to the med. Then my brain got so foggy that I almost missed connecting them at all. My extremely patient husband began to lose patience with me! Then we put it all together and saw the connection. In the 4.5 months I was on it, suffering the side effects, they slowly affected my work. Toward what became the last few days of taking the drug, I flipped into a kind of paranoia, believing everyone at work was talking about me. Well, at that point, I wasn't all wrong. I (who have always received excellent annual reviews) am on probation! The criticisms from my boss include forgetfulness, inability to get along with co-workers, and more. I'm devastated. I'm considering finding a less-demanding job that I believe I can handle better (but lower pay...). I've been off it now for about 2 months and am slowly getting back to my old self, but still am depressed - half-wondering if I'll ever regain all I lo F 58 4.5 months
6/21/2008
 2  Ulcer, acid reflux Changes to digestion that were unpleasant, but otherwise, none. My stomach issues seemed to be resolved after a year. Getting off of Nexium - now THAT's another story Before taking Nexium, I was only getting GERD symptoms. The scope found a duodenal ulcer and so Nexium was prescribed for both that and GERD. I stayed on it for a few months, but every time I tried to get off my stomach hurt all the time, something that it NEVER did before going on Nexium. I tried taking one every other day, then every third day but finally went cold turkey 5 weeks ago. I have been absolutely miserible ever since, with stomach pain after every meal. If I had known that it was this hard to get off of the stuff, I never would have gone on it in the first place!! M 58 300 days
6/20/2008
 1  GERD and Barretts Oesophagus Severe headaches, severe nausea, dizziness and "wobbly", depressed, pins and needles in fingers and toes at night, bone pain, totally exhausted, excessive sweating, vision not right first thing in the mornings, pain behind the eyes. After finding this site went off medicine and now a week after most of side effects are gone. So thankful I found this website.Have been taking Nexium 20 or 40mg on and off for several years for GERD for 2 to 4 weeks each time. When diagnosed with Barretts was told to take Nexium full time. After approx 2 months on Nexium 20mg, started suffering severe headaches, severe nausea, dizziness, felt “wobbly”, had excessive sweating day and night, felt depressed, pins and needles in hands and feet at night, bone pain and totally exhausted with no energy.Convinced I must have a brain tumour had a brain scan– clear. ENT specialist tests in for nausea– clear. Internal physician tests and blood tests – all clear. Had to travel on business with my husband. We were in Manila and I was feeling worse and worse and no-one to help. Feeling terrible and desperate I turned to the web late one night.  As Nexium is the ONLY drug of any kind that I take, I decided to research it and found this website.  F 57 2 months
6/20/2008
 3  GERD?BARRETTS? Anxiety,Itchy skin,anxiety,tiredness,depression,oh and anxiety.... I was put on Nexium following a bout of fierce reflux caused by NSAIDS & the novo virus 7 months ago and told to stay on it for a year I was told to take 40mg a day, I asked after a month to reduce it to 20mg and I have now unilaterally reuced it to every other day and I may stop it all together, I have had no reflux since december but dont know whether its the nexium or the fact that it was a one off, GI specialist frightened me to death saying I had barretts but then said it wasnt REALLY barretts so I dont know where the hell I am and the GP is as useless as a hamster...I just dont want to take these tablets without good reason... F 52 7 months
6/12/2008
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 1  GERD Hiatal Hernia Tired, lethargic, dizziness, really wacky dreams, hangover feeling in the morning. I've only taken this twice and I haven't experienced any other sides effects. Except I become very sleepy about an hour after I've taken it and then I have a dosey 'out of it' kind of feeling. Last night I had really crazy dreams all night. Big trouble waking up (I usually don't have a problem)I felt like I had a hangover this morning. I'm only supposed to be on this for a month. Hopefully this feeling will go away soon. F 38 2 days
6/11/2008
 2  acid reflux slight sore throat,stomach pain,gurgling in stomach, burping, swelling of feet/ankles,bloating Was amazed when heartburn stopped on very first day of taking. Was so thrilled. Noticed dry mouth following morning, and a very slight sore throat during the day. Thought i may be getting sick ,but it never worsened. Could hear noises in my stomach, almost like a tablet was effervescing inside my stomach. Still thought, ok - no big deal. Also noticed some stomach pains...similar to menstrual cramps type of ache. I had been taking 2 sample weeks of 40 mg nexium. Wondered if maybe it was just a little too strong for me, pharmacist said it also came in 20 mg. Dr still called in 40 mg after i suggestd the lower dose. I took one pill of the filled rx and then lo and behold, i start getting swollen feet and ankles that look like fred flinstone feet. Swollen to the point where it looks the foot is just gonna bust open. I stopped taking it , thinking well maybe i'll take it every other day...or let's see how long it takes to get the heartburn back. Its been 3 days since i stopped and i havent F 49 15 days
6/7/2008
 5  Terrible cough over a long period Nil 40mg. cured the cough and phlegm within a couple of days. I am supposed to take 20mg. for ever but I just take it if my chest burns or I cough. I thought it was magic. F 66 1 years
6/6/2008
 5  Reflux nausea for first few days only Brilliant, very happy. No more reflux. F 44 7 days
6/6/2008
 5  severe GERD none I had been suffering with severe GERD for almost 2 months when the doctor prescribed this for me. Within 1 1/2 hours after taking the first dose, I was eating a hamburger and fries...a remarkable achievement after having been almost constantly on a "noodle and soup" diet for the past couple of months! Now that I've almost finished the course of treatment and will switch back to Prilosec in another few days (which also worked for me, but was limited in effectiveness for this particular episode), I worry that the GERD will come back. After all, I still suffer with some heartburn and nausea whenever I miss a dose. All in all I'm glad to see the worst symptoms gone and hopefully they'll stay gone! M 26 25 days
6/2/2008

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