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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Timalba | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/19/2007
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 5.0
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Basically, it's hard to go even one day without my Nexium...it works so well!
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Anonymous |
10/19/2007
Condition: Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion
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Anonymous |
10/16/2007
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/15/2007
Condition: Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion
Overall rating 3.7
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Marsha | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
10/15/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
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I was treated for acid reflux and stomach ailments for three years with Nexium. I reached a point of feeling so miserable from the medication that I stopped two months ago. I feel almost like myself again. I eat very small meals and chew antacids. Gave up chocolate, milk and coffee. I've lost fifteen pounds. Plus I don't miss paying over $150 for medication each month.
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79Beav | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
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40 MG taken daily has been effective in eliminating the reflux, but esophogial spasms still occur, albeit not as severe nor for the prolonged periods as before using this drug.
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rockdoctor | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/8/2007
Condition: Other
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I still have some spasms twice a month but the effictiveness of the drug is amazing.
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Caremme | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/3/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
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This medication works better than others in the same class. The expense is the only down side.
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/2/2007
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
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Kat | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion
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I have tried the otc and generic drugs, also the Prevacid. None of them work as well for me, even though with my insurance I can get them much cheaper or free, they just don't help me like the nexium does. The only real side affect that I seem to have is diahrea, and that seems to be less of a problem, perhaps as my body seems to be adjusting to the nexium.I am told by my doctor that I will probably have to take it for the rest of my life. That doesn't sit well with me since it is supposed to be the healing pill, but I'm told it will only heal so much.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion
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I have Barrett's syndrome. Better response with Nexium than any other medication.
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[email protected] | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/22/2007
Condition: Medication Treatment for Healing Erosive Esophagitis
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at first i was treated with 2 nexium a day as well as reglan 4 times a day, but now neither are doing much good since i was cut back to 1 nexium a day.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/18/2007
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
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I am not sure it's any better or different than Prilosec but it works.
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