Been on Nexium for 6 years. Works good for reflux. Can't stop taking it or symptom's return worse than before. They say it is only an 8 to 12 week treatment. They lied. I was also diagnosed with severe vitamin B12 deficency. I was getting muscle cramps, tingling and numbness in my hands and feet. They never did a study on long term use of PPI's, but they are now warning people about the vitamin de...
After 3 years of using. I develop Osteoporosis. Bcoz it stop producing acid then calcium production is impede. Acid is important in calcium production which important for strong bones. I stop taking it instead I drink a glass of water at bedtime and each time I get acid reflux/heartburn.
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Joan | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
12/3/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 2.7
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It helped my Gerd, but I started to have pain in my joints and stopped it.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/29/2007
Condition: Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion
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I have taken this medication for several years and I am very satisfied. The only time I experience any discomfort is when I over eat at the evening meal.
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Anonymous |
11/27/2007
Condition: Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion
Overall rating 4.0
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Liondog3 | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/26/2007
Condition: Other
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This Medicine felt like it saved my life after three months of constant stomach pain and not eating. After taking this medicine, I felt 90% better. Still so, however my stool still has been very soft.
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Scott | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/25/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
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Nexium stopped my heartburn from the first day and it has never returned!
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elizabeth | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/23/2007
Condition: Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous |
11/22/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
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I have taken Nexium for over a year now. 80mg per day and it has really helped. Tried other products but none were as effective at controlling my acid reflux.
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bob | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years |
11/21/2007
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 2.3
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/14/2007
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
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Still experiencing pain and side effects are sometimes harder to deal with
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/11/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
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I think Nexium actually worsened my condition. I felt like my heartburn was occuring in a more widespread area than it was before taking it. It would last for hours and occur while I was still eating.
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Shawty | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/10/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
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Al the time I would burn and the pain inside my stomach like someone was riping it from the inside.
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/10/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
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I have been experiencing a sore throat and heartburn for 3 months this is the second drug I have tried no improvement at all.
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Lucy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/1/2007
Condition: Other
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After trying different tablets for my hyateus hernia this is the best one for my condition.
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tufaraway | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/29/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been on 40mg dose for a year or so. Heartburn is much less frequent, but diarhea is more frequent. I still have to take antacids periodically, but usually as a result of poor eating habits.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female |
10/29/2007
Condition: Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
10/29/2007
Condition: Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month |
10/28/2007
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THIRD DAY I HAD A BOUT OF DIZZYNESS AND STOP TAKING THE MEDS
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RBOBDOE09 | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/28/2007
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
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HAV NT HAD HEARTBURN SINCE STARTING MED,
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/26/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
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Robert | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/21/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
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