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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 1  GERD WITH HIATUS HERNIA. THIS DRUG IS DEFENETELY A SCAM.I WAS A GERD SUFFERER FOR 10 YEARS.DOCTORS STARTED PRESCRIBING OVER THE COUNTER ANTIACIDS THEN THEY HAD ME SWICHT TO THE "PPI" FAMILY.FOR A PERSON LIKE MANY OF US WHO DEAL WITH LOTS OF STRESS ,ANXIETY,CONSTIPATION DUE TO A VERY BUSY SCHEDULE IN OUR LIVES THSE MEDICATIONS(NEXIUM.PREVACID,ETEC)MAKE THINGS MUCH WORSE.THE FIRST FEW DAYS THEY,RE RELATIVELY O.K BUT THEN YOU,RE MISERABLE WITH BLOATING,CONSTIPATION OR DIAHRRIA,DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING.ETEC. I GAVE UP ALL THESE JUNK 3 YEARS AGO AND STARTED TREATING THE ANXIETY WITH MY SHRINK.I CAME BACK TO RELATIVELY NORMAL TAKING ANXIOLITICS AND STANDING UP FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES AFTER EATING EACH OF THE THREE MAIN MEALS. THE PILL IS TOO BIG AND IT HURTS WHAT IT IS SUPPOSEDLY TRYING TO HEAL(THE ESOPHAGUS) M 37 6 months
2/1/2008
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 3  GERD Intestinal cramps, upset stomach after eating, bloating, gas, constipation (Nexium taken on a diet of bland and soft foods). Also experienced anxiety during the day, strange dreams and panic waking me up at night. Took 40 mg once daily (one hour before Breakfast). Worked wonders in stopping the acid. Stopped it because of side effects and because I found a bland diet w/o the Nexium works just as well for me. M 28 4 days
1/26/2008
 5  GERD, Barrets Some constipation. This drug has been a life savor to me. I have tried them all, and none work as well as Nexium. With having a family history of both esophogeal and stomach cancer, I was panicked when diagnosed with Barretts, which is a an early warning for cancer. But like many Insurance Companies, mine also has stopped covering the medication. Doctor's no longer are allowed to practice medicine, the Insurance Companies control EVERYTHING! I am back to one of the others having to use it several times a day without good relief. F 49 8 years
1/23/2008
 3  Acid Reflux Painful stomach cramps that last for at least 5 days and then disappear only to reappear a few weeks to a month later. Occasional diarrhoea with a headache and dizziness. I was on Protonix for a year and had no side effects. My insurance company switched me to Aciphex on a whim one day and I haven't been the same since - it is worse than Nexium. A year later I was switched again by my insurance company to Nexium and after 12 months I requested Protonix again. M 37 12 months
1/22/2008
 1  Reflux Headache, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, bone pain HATE nexium. I took Aciphex for a couple of years but had to switch due to a change in Rx coverage. I am getting ready to go backto Aciphex even if I have to pay out of pocket. Nexium has made me miserable. And even somuch as one glass of wine when taking this stuff will trigger a severe headache that lasts for days. Be afraid, be very afraid... F 35 2 years
1/18/2008
 3  GERD I have been a GERD sufferer since the early 1980's. I have taken Nexium for about the last 3 or 4 years, and it worked well until recently with no side effects. However, in Nov. 2007, I began having burning in my stomach early in the morning just before morning, totally different from GERD. I thought I had an ulcer, and so did my gastroenterologist. After upper endoscopy this week, the doctor found no evidence of an ulcer, but my stomach was redder than normal and he found some "benign polyps" which he said were common with people who take PPIs such as Nexium. He said my problem was probably "anxiety" because polyps "don't generally cause any pain." Mmmm, I began to suspect a rat. In researching side effects of Nexium, I discovered that some people have stomach problems as side effects. I didn't take a dose yesterday or today (substituted famotidine to control GERD) and BINGO - my stomach burning went away. Hopefully, I will be able to get off PPI' I would advise caution in taking any PPI long term. I am concerned about the "benign polyps" (am still awaiting the biopsy), but I have learned that they do, in some instances, go away after discontinuing the PPI. I am going to do my best to manage my GERD with famotidine. I already have eliminated just about everything I can in the diet, but am also going to try to lose some weight to see if that helps. F 56 3 years
1/17/2008
 2  hiatal hernia major bloating and horrible gas, weight gain, accelerated hair loss, fatigue level 4, or grade d, esophagitis forced me to take PPI's and Nexium worked the best for those symptoms. I already had the Lap Nissen surgery to repair the hiatal hernia once, but it loosened and the hernia returned after 11 symptom-free months. After finally realizing what may be causing the "new" symptoms, I am 95% sure I want to re-do the surgery. I can't simply stop taking PPI's or my Dr. feels confident I will develop Barret's. M 42 2 years
1/17/2008
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 1  Acid Reflux bloating, constipation, depression F 28 10 days
1/17/2008
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 2  h pylori / inflamed stomach Shocking feel so old and aches and pains all over can hardly walk or turn neck.Have had flu like symptons since taking.Just want to lay down and not move. F 47 1 weeks
1/15/2008
 2  Acid Reflux Weakness and cramps in legs. I was having really bad acid reflux and finally convinced myself to go to the doctor and he put me in 40mg of Nexium daily. For the first two days I felt dizzy but that went away. I also started having leg cramps and the muscles in my legs were twitching within the first 24 hours. At first, it was bearable so I ignored it, but when it was hard to stand up from my legs being so weak. I called my doctor and stopped taking the Nexium. It has been five days and my legs are still weak and cramping. The doctor seems to think that they're unrelated, but I'm going in two days to talk with him anyway. I hope to hell it clears up soon. M 26 3 weeks
1/15/2008
 4  gerd dry eyes, hunger, constapation, depression worked fantastic for gerd but dry eye has gotten me severely worried M 43 90 days
1/12/2008
 3  acid reflux Severe migrains lasting days, slight weight gain, neck and back pain, sinus congestion, sore chest, tingling in legs, irritable. Its a shame that the side effects can be so harsh as Nexium works really well for bad acid reflux and for some reason has really helped my IBS-D. Wasn't sure all the side effects were Nexium until I read these posts. Nexium leaves you feeling lousy and unwell. I need to go off of this drug. F 54 4 months
1/12/2008
 5  ACID REFLUX The side effects I experienced was, RELIEF!!! Prevacid, Prilosec OTC, and Zantac all sucked and did nothing for me. Nexium is the greatest acid reflux med I have ever taken. I can't believe ya'll ya'lls complaints on this drug, I think ya'll ya'lls have it confused with some other drug. M 29 4 years
1/11/2008
 4  reflux Dizzyness and mild headaches It has helped my reflux but has caused dizzyness, headaches and mild neck pain that has not gone away M 56 4 times
1/11/2008
 3  chest pain burning in chest alternating with chest pain. I didn't get better on it. F 36 3 months
1/11/2008
 1  gerd Bone and muscle aches and night sweats and hot flashes - much worse than during menopause. NO pain killer could make the symptoms better - although I tried SOMA and Hydrocodone. My muscles cramped so much that upon rising from a laying or sitting position, I would have to "walk like a monkey", crouched over gradually stretching out my cramped muscles before I could actually walk. I had taken Protonix 4 years for severe gerd. My BCBS plan changed and would not pay for Protonix and suggested Nexxium, which was not effective for 24 hours, so my physician prescribed it for twice a day, morning and night. This cost, even with insurance, is killing us, as my husband takes the medication twice daily, also. AND, has similar symptoms! I will be taking my complaints to BCBS as well as FDA, AARP, anyone who will listen. F 63 5 months
1/11/2008
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 1  Acid Reflux and Stomach Pain insomnia, sleeplessness, rashes, loss of appetite, severe lower back pain, I was shocked after reading about this drug on this website. I am experiencing many of the same things as all these other people. I am yawning a lot but just unable to sleep. My skin is itching because of the rashes. M 56 15 days
1/10/2008
 1  acid reflux (severe) heart palpitations, throat felt very tight and like it was closing up, severe bloating, sleeplessness, tremors, hard to swallow.Also severe muscle pain in legs! I had taken Nexium a few years ago for severe acid freflux and recall having a very long list of nasty side effects... I thought I would give it a try again and OMG..... NOw after trying it again, all the horrible side effects I had a few years ago came rushing back.. This drug blows! I can't be any plainer than just being brutally honest. I hope AStra Zeneca the pharma. com[p. that makes it answers by lawsuit for making and marketing this as a :"Wonder drug" for gerd, reflux and digestive issues.. Nexium is a scary drug that can inhibit your life. NOw I'm going to stop taking it after a week.. yuck yuck! this and had a nasty F 42 1 days
1/10/2008
 3  GERD Weight gain, bloating As most was prescribed Nexium for GERD. After 2 weeks noticed that I was gaining weight and especially noticed bloating in abdominal area. 49 YOA Male, have been steady @ 180 lbs for past 5 years, after 2 weeks am now up to 186 w/no change in activity level or diet. The only change is Nexium. For those who won't experience these symptoms it will stop the reflux in it's tracks but to me it's not worth other symptoms. M 49 30 days
1/9/2008
 1  GERD, acid reflux Extreme insomnia; I can be tired like crazy, even take a sleeping pill and can't sleep. This is insane. Also have bouts of dizziness, feel like I'll faint. The pharmaceutical companies should be ashamed of how heavily they push their drugs through advertising and free samples. My doc gave me this because he had a bunch of free sample lying around. Where's the oversight? M 40 14 days
1/9/2008

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