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Nexium

Esomeprazole Magnesium

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

The generic name of this medication is esomeprazole and brand name is Nexium.

The active ingredients of this medication are esomeprazole sodium, esomeprazole magnesium and Wellbutrin Bupropion.

Nexium is manufactured by AstraZeneca.

Mainly used for the treatment of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid.

Common Uses:

This medication is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Off Label Uses:

The Off Label Uses of this medication are:

To promote healing of erosive esophagitis.

Nexium may also be given to prevent gastric ulcer caused by infection with helicobacter pylori.

Side Effects:
Headache
Diarrhea
Nausea
Stomach pain
Gas
Constipation
Dry mouth

Cautions / Warnings:

Not advisable in people who are allergic to esomeprazole.

Not advisable in pregnant women and nursing mothers.

Drug Interactions:
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps)
Diazepam (Valium)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others)
Warfarin (Coumadin)

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Nexium	7.38	6.05	1.6	64
Prevacid	7.38	6.31	1.61	32
Prilosec OTC	7.38	5.75	1.69	26
Tums	6.83	5.46	0.76	59
Omeprazole	6.7	5.44	1.73	33

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Effectiveness of Nexium by Condition

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Acid Reflux & Heartburn

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Effectiveness on "Acid Reflux & Heartburn"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Nexium, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	1.2%	8.1%	61.6%	22.1%	7%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	2.5%	96.2%	0%	1.3%
Blood Pressure	0%	1.2%	96.2%	1.2%	1.2%
Breathing	3.6%	3.6%	81.9%	7.2%	3.6%
Confidence	0%	1.2%	92.6%	6.2%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	96.2%	3.8%	0%
Digestion	2.2%	7.7%	46.2%	23.1%	20.9%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	77.1%	19.3%	3.6%
Energy	1.2%	4.8%	83.1%	8.4%	2.4%
Eyesight	0%	3.8%	94.9%	0%	1.3%
Memory	0%	1.3%	96.2%	2.5%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	97.5%	2.5%	0%
Pain	1.3%	7.6%	70.9%	15.2%	5.1%
Patience	1.2%	2.5%	92.5%	3.8%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	1.3%	94.9%	3.8%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	6.2%	91.2%	1.2%	1.2%
Sleep	2.4%	2.4%	79.8%	8.3%	7.1%
Stress Level	1.2%	3.8%	87.5%	5%	2.5%

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Commonly Reported Nexium Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	96.1%	1.3%	1.3%	1.3%	0%
Anxiety	75%	12.5%	0%	0%	12.5%
Blurred Vision	93.8%	0%	0%	6.2%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	87.5%	0%	0%	6.2%	6.2%
Cold Symptoms	75%	12.5%	0%	6.2%	6.2%
Confusion	93.8%	6.2%	0%	0%	0%
Constipation	84.8%	9.1%	4.5%	1.5%	0%
Depression	68.8%	18.8%	0%	6.2%	6.2%
Diarrhea	76.5%	6.2%	11.1%	2.5%	3.7%
Dizziness	92.4%	3.8%	1.3%	2.5%	0%
Drowsiness	84.6%	11.5%	0%	3.8%	0%
Fatigue	76.9%	19.2%	0%	3.8%	0%
Fever	93.8%	6.2%	0%	0%	0%
Gas	50%	20%	10%	10%	10%
Headache	76.8%	11%	8.5%	3.7%	0%
Indigestion	79.3%	9.8%	7.3%	3.7%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	87.5%	6.2%	0%	6.2%	0%
Mood Swings	81.2%	0%	18.8%	0%	0%
Muscle Cramping	93.8%	0%	0%	0%	6.2%
Nausea	84.6%	9%	3.8%	2.6%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	81.2%	12.5%	0%	6.2%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	75%	6.2%	12.5%	0%	6.2%
White/Pale Bowel Movements	95.6%	2.9%	1.5%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Nexium Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Appetite Loss	50%	25%	25%	0%	0%
Bleeding	98.5%	1.5%	0%	0%	0%
Bloating	0%	0%	0%	100%	0%
Blurred Vision	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Breast Tenderness	92.6%	4.4%	1.5%	1.5%	0%
Chest Tightness	88.2%	4.4%	5.9%	0%	1.5%
Difficulty Swallowing	92.6%	0%	3.7%	3.7%	0%
Dry Mouth	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	83.9%	10.7%	0%	5.4%	0%
Fever	96.6%	3.4%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	93.1%	3.4%	3.4%	0%	0%
Kidney Damage	98.6%	0%	1.4%	0%	0%
Reduced Libido	94.9%	2.6%	0%	2.6%	0%
Sore Throat	80.3%	11.3%	5.6%	2.8%	0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Vomiting	94.4%	4.2%	0%	1.4%	0%

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Episodes since taking Nexium

Since taking Nexium Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Fall

3.8%

Hospitalization

9.4%

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User Comments about Nexium

22 Feb 2013

So I was told to take Nexium from my Primary Care DR for GERD. Drank the Barium swallow test and nothing was found to be a big deal. No ulcers nor a hiatal hyneria . Nexium made my stomach so nauseated and I felt so bloated to the point where I couldn't nor desired to eat a thing! I felt worse, no heartburn or reflux so that was great but just felt horrible!!!! Called my pharmacist and she was great and said other drugs in same category make you feel the same so I decided on taking Zantac tonight instead. Zantac is different some how. I feel 100 % better so far. Bloating gone, upset stomach gone, pain in stomach gone! Maybe I was taking the wrong medicine for my situation, I don't know but I felt lack crap taking Nexium. I'm certainly not a Dr. and every situation is different but this is my experience and opinion.

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06 Nov 2013

What works for one person may or may not work for another person. I took Nexium (a $250 prescription!) and it worked exactly the same as the Omeprazole that I take now ($30!!!). No difference. The key, for me, is to take it EVERY night. Yes, I also try to eschew things that cause my acid to gurgle up, like acidic foods, coffee, alcohol, too much food too late at night, etc. And to get more exercise and de-stress… but that’s MY bag, and CLamb’s situation is CLamb’s business. Some reviews:http://boingboing.net/

—Posted by KLO

06 Jan 2012

Helped lessen stomach acid, but did not work as well as other medicines. It is less expensive than other and acid reflux medications.

—Posted by Anonymous

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