- So, does the LES ever get "un" weakened? 11th July 2006
... I've had LPR for 4 years now. Taking 2 doses of Nexium daily (40 mg per dose) gives me full quality of life ... about my lifestyle choices - even when I'm on the Nexium . I don't smoke, I rarely drink, and most importantly...
- Stubborn mucus? 10th July 2006
... that I'd have to hack out each morning. I switched to Nexium 2x per day and my symptoms went away.
The list ... of prescription PPIs is:
Nexium
Prevacid
Aciphex
Prilosec Brand (not OTC)
Prilosec...
... kind of differences do you notice when you're on your Nexium and when your not? I'm thinking of trying 2 of my...
... but 30 minutes after I took my first double dose of Nexium , I was better. The cough stopped immediately, and...
... but 30 minutes after I took my first double dose of Nexium , I was better. The cough stopped immediately, and...
- mucous and snorting-LPR? 10th July 2006
... version.
2. Generic Prilosec, prescription version.
3. Nexium
4. Aciphex
5. Prevacid
6. Protonix
7. Zegrid ...
- what can i take instead 9th July 2006
... wanted to say that I am in the same boat. Can't take Nexium or Prevacid due to the itching. I was told that out...
- Is this acid reflux or something else? 9th July 2006
... up to 2 doses.
The names of these meds are:
1. Nexium
2. Prilosec (Brand name by prescription)
3. Prilosec...
- GERD Medicines Can Cause Vitamin B-12 Deficiency 9th July 2006
... Apparently the Proton Pump Inhibitors (Prevacid, Prilosec, Nexium ) prevent vitamin B-12 from breaking down in the stomach...
- Acid or Gas? 8th July 2006
... antacids that you are taking. The proton pump inhibitors ( nexium , prilosec, etc.) slow down my digestion significantly ... have bloating, with occasional reflux. When I take nexium or prilosec, my bloating gets worse. When I try to...
- When to take Protonix? 7th July 2006
... before I finally convinced my doctor to switch me to Nexium . The Protonix was like candy. I even added an evening...
... it never worked good for me. I am currently taking nexium one time a day and i feel better. However continue...
... regarding a special diet for the meals. Just take the Nexium along and enough for 2 per day in case you need it...
- Can anyone tolerate garlic or onions? 6th July 2006
... ltiile darning lately on fooe because I have changed to nexium and feel alitlle better. However, just the smell of...
- We are having the nissen done in two weeks. 6th July 2006
... before sending him into surgery.
I always champion Nexium , as it is the PPI that has been most effective for ... really hard to get the Fundo when I was taking just 1 Nexium per day. That 1 Nexium was not strong enough by all ... out the diagnosis (LPR) and gave me the 2nd dose of Nexium , I stopped refluxing in 30 minutes.
I could take ...
In particular, you should try double doses of Nexium and Aciphex before he has surgery. There is also Prescripti...
- Weight and Reflux 6th July 2006
... 6 monts while I have had GERD. I'm taking 40 mg of Nexium . I have cut out many pops and pizza. That could have...
... made it very hard for me to lose weight. Now, I'm on Nexium and have a little less reflux and I'm trying to eat...
- Not As Much Burning As There Is Aching And Feeling Like You Swallowed Grapes Whole 5th July 2006
... I had a bought with GERD in January. I took Nexium for 30 days and it went away....until May anyway. ... Anyone heard or had that happen?
Now, I'm back on Nexium ...but this time as I approach 30 days, I have some...
- Has anyone had a successful fundoplication for LPR? 5th July 2006
... my body is biochemically unbalanced after being on Nexium for a year. Is there anyone out there taking Nexium...
- went to the docs today and set up a plan 3rd July 2006
... Went to the dos today. I have been taking nexium for 3 days now and seem to feel a little better. I ... feel much better taking nexium . This is the plan.
Continue taking 40mg of nexium ... two weeks and if this does not help, go back to one nexium and I forgot another pill that starts with the letter...
... comments.
Taape your right I may have to take two nexium . If I do to feel better then I will. Anything to feel...
- Sore chest 3rd July 2006
... towards sternum a bit. Seems to come and go...I take Nexium , and Cymbalta...not sure if its reflux or chostrocondritiis...
- Rice and gerd 1st July 2006
... acid or not enough acid in my stomach. Dr gave me " Nexium " but it doesn't work. My Traditional Chinese Medicine...
- Urinary side effects from Nexium?? 30th June 2006
... Hi, I have LPR and have been on Nexium 40 mg twice a day for almost a year now. I saw my ... any GI problems. Anyway, I asked the GI doc today if Nexium was causing my bladder pain/frequency and he said...
... conditions are listed as possible side effects of Nexium (you can find the list of possible side effects at ... the official Nexium site).
From the list, I know that it's theoretically ... acting up right away. So there's a good chance that Nexium may be responsible for my current issues. However ... problem because I mistakenly attributed the problem to Nexium ....
... urinary problems with Protonix or Aciphex (never taken Nexium ) but I do get dried out and have to drink alot of...
...
Although I've never had urinary problems with nexium , I found an OTC which is supposed to help with IC ... discomfort away.
I've been using it in addition to the nexium and it's been a big help. You can check it's website...
... just to know what's going on.
I stopped taking the Nexium two days ago. I thought I was starting to feel better ... quite a bit. Maybe it'll take a few more days for the Nexium to clear out of my system....
- Nexium questions 30th June 2006
... relief at all. The day that my doctor switched me to Nexium 2x per day, I had complete relief in 30 minutes. The...
- Question for all you women out there....HELP 29th June 2006
... been on protonix and now probaly going to swich to nexium . Anyway, afer 10 months with no period, I got a very ... reflux is better. So today I surpose to switch to nexium but my reflux is better.Should I still switch?
...
... me! Hopefully, you will have good results with the Nexium . I have trouble taking PPIs and am trying to just...
... flashes, cramps and bad reflux. So I will go on the nexium tomorrow, Right now everyting is burning and I am...
- Splitting Nexium 28th June 2006
... pill form.. I can see not splitting that up... but nexium is just a capsule with little salt pellets in it. ... the pellets. In the information that comes with the nexium , it says the magnesium salt pellets are enteric.....
- anyone taking Prevacid solutab? 28th June 2006
... interrelated.
It seems a lot of people are taking Nexium and Prilosec but I don't hear too much about Prevacid...
... for years now and it works great for me. I was on Nexium first, but it didn't work as well. I switched to...
... Before that, I was on Protonix for about 3 years and Nexium for 1 month.) I am taking two a day and have seen...
- Side Effects of Prilosec? 28th June 2006
... definitively attribute to Prilosec? I had been taking Nexium for a long time and about 8 weeks ago switched to...
- Prilosec -vs- Nexium? 28th June 2006
... effects with protonix and aciphex.. I just started nexium and knock on wood, NO side effects at all and it seems...
- tight/congested throat-no pain 27th June 2006
... prescription for the real stuff. Your choices are:
Nexium
Aciphex
Prilosec (brand or generic)
Prevacid
Zegrid ...
Protonix.
I'd recommend the Prilosec brand or Nexium or Prevacid first.
Also, severe acid reflux does ... doses a day for 4 years with no side effects. I take Nexium ....
- Doctor does not take me seriously 27th June 2006
... Anyway called the doc to see if I could change to nexium and he did not return my call. He has done this before...
... is negative.
He did call a scrip in today for nexium so I will start taking that tomorrow. I see him on ... before and my throat is still sore. Hopefully the nexium will be more affective.
Tlily...
- Nexium and headaches 25th June 2006
... im taking nexium . no headaches here....
... Yes, I have noticed headaches on Nexium . Interestingly, I also have a herniated cervical ... disk, but I think it's the Nexium .
However, I've noticed that there seems to be...
- Protonix side affects 24th June 2006
... any side affects it was the ppi that i could take nexium gave me the symptoms that you are describing you may ... be allergic to protonix like i was with the nexium talk to your doctor and see if he will give you something...
- Panic Attack sufferers and GERD 24th June 2006
... diagnosed with acid reflux 6 weeks ago......am on 40mg Nexium , and have an appt (finally) with a gastro on July...
... difference in my symptoms, and if anything......the nexium is creating more problems. I know that when I go...
- Upper Back Pain With Reflux, So Painful 22nd June 2006
... hospital yesterday the gastro gave me a scrip for Nexium . I have not filled it. And I'm not sure I'm going...
... ones, but I'm getting desperate. Also, you should try nexium . I've tried protonix and aciphex... both gave me horrible ... side effects... I started nexium a couple of days ago and it's been a god-send... no...
... really do much... also.. honestly, I would really give nexium a try. I had horrible side effects on protonix and ... aciphex, but the nexium has done absolutely nothing as far as side effects ... helped, it didn't give me the relief I have found with nexium . Have you been scoped? Not to scare, but if you are...
... then what?
I have better luck on Prevacid than Nexium so it's a very individual thing, trial and error....
... foods were spicy foods and pasta :)
btw.. about the nexium ... I've just seen/heard several comments about how ... nexium is supposed to be metabolised by the body better and ... severe side effects with the others I've taken and nexium hasn't bothered me in the least bit and seems to be ... about to give up all hope on using PPI's when I gave nexium a try...and am so thankful it worked...
... Sat., they sent me home with a scrip to fill for Nexium . I have not done that yet. I know it's just a newer...
- Pain in breast bone?? 22nd June 2006
... aches, back aches, sternum aches, you name it... the nexium should take time to work, if it is pain from irritation...
... aches, back aches, sternum aches, you name it... the nexium should take time to work, if it is pain from irritation ... Thanks for this reply hun it makes sense. I thought the Nexium would work the first day I took them ... I guess im...
... I also get the crazy aches and pains! So much for nexium , in my case it doesnt seem to be working....
... Do you guys know how long typically it takes the Nexium to take away chest ache, etc. from reflux? Also, is...
- Longterm nexium use and kidney problems 21st June 2006
... kidney blood work that was negative. I've been on Nexium for 1 1/2 years. The thing is, it's the only med that...
... and found a benign stomach polyp. I've only been on nexium 5 months though. Can't tell you if the stomach polyp...
... 20 years. She was a walking pharmacy. She too used nexium . She had a page full on both side of all the medicines...
- Doc says Prilosec OTC is not "real" prilosec 21st June 2006
... ONLY 75.00 HERE IN THE US.I AM STARTING TO TAKE ONE NEXIUM IN THE MORNING AND ONE PRILOSEC IN THE EVENING. JUST ... IT COST ME FULL PRICE THRU MY INSURANCE FOR IT AND NEXIUM IS A SECOND TIER. I DONT UNDERSTAND. CHERYL...
... breakthrough symptoms at night (as a supplement to my 2x Nexium in the morning), the Zegrid has worked very well the ... stay away from the OTC stuff forever.
I'm still a Nexium champion, but I'm repositioning myself on my prilosec ... Prilosec by prescription for my morning dose as the Nexium works great, but maybe it would be work equally well...
- aswander or other nexim users 20th June 2006
... hear you got the runs. I never had that problem with Nexium , but if I've learned anything here, it's that people...
... Hey, I have IBS D, or I did. I took Nexium for a few months and I only had bathroom issues for...
- Whos feeling worse here on PPI's? 20th June 2006
... help, I can not imagine taking nothing. I may try nexium now. Just want to feel half way normal again....
... I will never take nexium again, one day just out of the blue something was ... doctor and he told me it was
acid reflux and gave me nexium that would take care of it, well it did help it, but ... take two ppi's a day to stop that , so I taked two nexium for a month and then he told me to take one a day ... i just had to have something the more I taked the nexium the worse I got, so he had me take , Ct scan, ultrasound ... So the doctor told me that some people can not take nexium and he thought that all of my symptoms was from the ... nexium and not to take them any more, and told me to try ... Protonix and see how it work, well I have been off of the nexium now for about one month and just about all the pain...
... the ringer. Sorry to hear about your experience. Is Nexium different than Protonix as far as side effects? I...
... said that protonix did not have the side effects that nexium did, so we will see, if the protonix give me any side ... all I am not going to take it as long as I did the nexium .
birden...
... said that protonix did not have the side effects that nexium did, so we will see, if the protonix give me any side ... all I am not going to take it as long as I did the nexium .
birden
I just wanted to let you know that a...
... i've been taking nexium for 3 months. no problem. MUCH better than prevacid...
- What do you all drink? 20th June 2006
... selection to drink...
Edited to add: I do take Nexium its the ONLY med that works at least enough for me ... to get by day to day. Does anyone take Nexium twice a day? Cause sometimes I feel like I need it...
... Hi MissAmethyst2U..Im on nexium once a day, but have just started taking a double...
... there are alot of LPR sufferers on here that take Nexium twice a day...ask your doc....
- night time reflux? 20th June 2006
... my meds to help with night reflux.
I've taken 2 Nexium together in the morning for 3.5 years, but there always ... any better, but it did.
I'll still be taking my 2 Nexium every morning....
... insurance company is paying for it in addition to the Nexium ....
- i'm so confused 20th June 2006
...
why do we take proton pump inhibitors (i take nexium ) instead of finding a way to strengthen the esophagus ... renghtening the scphincter muscle?
i've been off and on nexium for a few years after an endoscopy showed i had gerd...
- functional Dyspepsia 20th June 2006
... the PPI's increase anxiety... I'm debating on trying nexium ... after having bad reactions to aciphex (the worst...
- Bowels and acid Reflux 20th June 2006
... the GI docs. Zelnorm can also be prescribed and also Nexium so give them a go !! The last thing you want is the...
... gives me bad side effects, but am going to switch to nexium and also try out the zelnorm. My body just hates foreign...
- Nissen Fundoplication?????? 19th June 2006
... mentioned him taking the zantac. Ones like prilosec, nexium and protonix decrease the production of an acid in...
- Dad is sick...could it be acid reflux? 19th June 2006
... going to treat him for acid reflux. Did start him on Nexium this morning....
- so confused... shouldn't there be tests done? 19th June 2006
... his diet...the list goes on.
Dr. gave samples for Nexium and Singulair and made a f/u appointment for 6 weeks...
- Organic apple cider vingear for GERD... 19th June 2006
... might go away on its own or if i have to start taking nexium again. anyone know if this may be just a temporary...
- Getting off of Nexium...having a tough time 18th June 2006
... sudden flow of extra acid into the stomach. Were you on Nexium 2x/day? I was thinking about just not taking either...
... I take 1 40mg nexium a day every morning. I get the nausea too. I really...
- Lump in throat 18th June 2006
... try the other prescription-only PPIs and start with Nexium , 2 doses a day.
I have no idea what your current...
- Stomach Probs.. and TIRED OF THEM 18th June 2006
... and it was the lexapro giving met he pains itwas the nexium sorry..the lexapro was making me nauseas and to fatigue...
- Starting to get annoyed 17th June 2006
... Started taking Nexium around 3 months ago, everything seemed to be fine...
... I'm taking Nexium 20mg at the moment. Before the gastroscopy, I don ... heartburn is due to not enough acid then I'll stop the Nexium and take a spoonful of vinegar. Who will know is...
... I have had LPR for about a year now. I believe Nexium reduces the acid production by about forty percent ... longer duration than Protonix or Prevacid. I am on Nexium 40 mg twice a day.
I have been on Nexium for 6 ... nausea, anxiety, etc. I've had about enough. Long term Nexium usage CAN'T be good for the gastrointestinal system...
... Started taking Nexium around 3 months ago, everything seemed to be fine ... Went to see the Doctor earlier. Was told to take two Nexium tablet in the Mornings instead of one. So hoping it...
... some of the posts. I have been on prilosec and now nexium for at least 10 years. I have barretts esphogus due...
... Went to see the Doctor earlier. Was told to take two Nexium tablet in the Mornings instead of one. So hoping it ... at the top of my shoulder blade. Just hoping the 2 Nexium soon kick in. :)...
... the morning and protonix at nite? can i do that with nexium . one nexium in the morning and one aciphex at nite...
... give it on two protonix until I go to the pcp for the nexium . After that I should make an appointment with a GI...
... While I've had a very good experience with Nexium 2x in the morning, I've often had breakthrough symtoms...
... aswander If this 2 protoniz fails, then it is off to nexium I go.So in a months time if Ido not feel much better...
- Could Prilosec cause this? 16th June 2006
... and it was the lexapro giving met he pains itwas the nexium sorry..the lexapro was making me nauseas and to fatigue...
- Mucous getting confused! 16th June 2006
... same exact symptoms - when I'm off my meds (which is Nexium , 2x per day). On the few occasions I've tried to go...
... it. I was recently dx with acid reflux and I take nexium 1x a day, it has not helped a whole lot as of yet...
... pollens etc., my reflux is worse as well. I take Nexium 2 x 40 mg a day plus I take antihistamine/decongestant...
- Barrett's esophagus. Got it. Angry. 15th June 2006
... heartburn and chest pain and was kept on the 40mg of nexium per day. At my last visit after complaining about ... chest pain again he scheduled the endo and doubled the nexium to twice per day. Since then I felt a lot better for...
- Has anyone had bloating or loss of appetite on Nexium ? 15th June 2006
... Im on Nexium too! I also find that i get a lot of bloating, but...
- Possible help for GERD sufferers the natural way! 15th June 2006
... because a couple of my nieces have it. They've been on Nexium for years I believe, and one of them had to be admitted...
- Taking Nexium while pregnant??? 14th June 2006
... whatever.
Some people here indicate they were on Nexium and everything was fine. Some say they simply stopped ... with the symptoms.
I myself think it's all iffy. Nexium (nor most PPIs) hasn't been around long enough to...
... horror story. But I could not help myself to take a nexium last night. That pain on top of the dental pain was...
... away soon.
I wouldn't worry too much about the Nexium . I can't believe that a pill whose known side effects ... over gut problems any day) if the time ever comes. Nexium is basically for 1 purpose - stopping stomach acid...
- I'm Back From My Endoscopy 12th June 2006
... spell and so on. She religiously takes her PPI's ( nexium ) and is careful about what she eats etc. I think thats...
... pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness
Nexium 2x day= more reflux, heart palps, shortness of breath...
- angina and GERD 11th June 2006
... determine if my angina symptoms are due to GERD. I am on Nexium everyday for bad GERD symptoms and I have been on...
- swollen lymph nodes (again) 11th June 2006
... some time but my heartburn came back so now I take nexium .
I have ask my general doctor about them many...
... and gave up trying to get it cured. i quit taking my nexium too and see no difference at all.
oh, and i get ... related to any of this. not since i don't even take the nexium anymore....
... I have been diagnosed with LPR by an ENT & I take Nexium . I had my tonsils removed about a year ago & thought...
- Nexium stopped chronic cough! 11th June 2006
... such a fear of choking ...Now she is well with her Nexium . They just switched my husband from Prilosec to Nexium ... . Insurance wouldnt pay for Prilosec. Nexium is 45 a month with ins. SO yeah it's ridiculously...
- Allergic to PPI's 10th June 2006
... said I head GERD -he saw redness in throught -give me Nexium I took the samples and get better- Yes! Then they ... called in a script -insurance wouldn't cover Nexium but substituted Prevacid. I had an allergic reaction ... Now PCP says I can't take any PPIs. I tried more Nexium samples and they started making me itch. PCP put...
... There's tons of PPIs:
Nexium
Prevacid
Prilosec
Aciphex
Protonix
If you are...
- How long does it take for LPR symptoms to go away? 8th June 2006
... I've been on Nexium since May 1, 40 MG twice a day. As soon as I took...
...
I am new to having LPR also. I am taking 40 MG Nexium twice a day as well. I have asked this question before...
... Kevin, when did you start Nexium ? What were your symptoms? Did they improve any when...
... I started Nexium about a month ago. Difficulty swallowing was the...
- burning and rawness in throat 8th June 2006
... seriously thinking of quitting these ppis. i cannot take nexium , gives me stomach pains. anyone have any suggestions...
... working zegerid quit on me too.Prevacid,Protonix,and Nexium never really helped me..You need the ppi to protect...
... i have tried protonix, nexium and prevacid. my symptoms when i first was put on...
- Some people say LPR/GERD goes away..but does it? 8th June 2006
... symptom free? Are you still taking PPIs? Were you on Nexium 40 MG twice a day? That is what I am taking. Did...
... KevinLA,
The Nexium gives me 95% relief from my symptoms, of which chronic ... cough was the most troublesome. I have been taking Nexium 2 times a day (40 mg per pill) for 4 years. I still...
- Axid AR? Can't find it 8th June 2006
... anywhere.
I have been on Pepcid, Tagamnet, Zantac, Nexium , Prilosec OTC & RX all with side effects. I am not...
- LPR drug interactions 7th June 2006
... taken a turn for the worse...4 mos of double dose nexium with marginal results, now taking 80-100mg mg of prilosec...
- erossive esphoagitis 7th June 2006
... heartburn?
You need Proton-Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) like Nexium , Aciphex, Prevacid, Protonix or Prilosec. Prilosec...
- Prelief 6th June 2006
... it. Why haven't I heard about this for LPR? I'm on Nexium 40 mg twice a day for LPR.The pharmacist didnt' see ... any reason why I couldn't take it in addition to the Nexium , of course not at the same time. Wonder if it would...
- Very odd symptoms, please help? 6th June 2006
... year ago (June 2005). Went to my PCP who gave me Nexium and then Prilosec. Well the nexium helped for a while ... who scoped me, diagnosed me with GERD and put me on Nexium with instructions to take it for 4 months. When i...
... part is, I tried two weeks ago to ween myself off the Nexium , I went one day and I could barely breathe
I just...
- Cough, Vomit And Retching...anyone Have This? 6th June 2006
... different names in your country. By prescription, we have Nexium , Aciphex, Prevacid and Protonix. Nexium is the latest ... produced. It's maker, Astrazeneca, followed it up with Nexium in 2001. However, from reading the posts on this board ... night.
So for me, I need the double dose of my Nexium first thing in the morning when I wake up. If I stay...
- Need diagnostic help!! 6th June 2006
... slight esophigitis, for which I just started taking Nexium . As of writing this summary, it hasn’t seemed to...
- New here - LPR, hiatal hernia? 5th June 2006
... asthma meds didn't really help, he finally prescribed Nexium (40 MG 2X daily, morning and night) and referred me ... and also has two small nodules.
I have been on Nexium since May 1, and have had partial symptom relief-...
- Does anyone have symptoms everyday? I can not stand it any more. 5th June 2006
... me. You might look into another med. When I was on Nexium my reflux symptoms were worse, I thought the med was ... not working but it was side effects from the nexium . I feel better without meds and a very bland diet...
... Nexium worked for me after trying a great many other medications...
- Can you ever stop PPI once you are on it? 5th June 2006
... Good luck
I agree completely with this. I was on Nexium last January for 4 weeks . The last week I went to ... I'm sure it was SOMETHING in my diet. I'm back on Nexium but determined to figure out what caused it.....could...
- Erosion in esphoagus 4th June 2006
... a sudden. Very annoying. I am on my sixth week of Nexium . I will give it two more weeks. If I do not see any...
... to get back on the PPIs!
The PPIs are Aciphex, Nexium , Protonix, Prevacid and Prilosec. You may need to...
- Problem with Pepcid 4th June 2006
... you need a PPI (a proton-pump inhibitor). There are Nexium , Aciphex, Prilosec, Prevacid and Protonix.
Prilosec ... came off its patent first, which is why its OTC now. Nexium is the most recent drug, and the most structurally...
... Aswander,
How is Nexium structurally different from the rest of the PPI's...
... organic chem yet - so bear with me. My doctor says that Nexium is an isomer of another PPI and that makes the difference ... the difference. But the take home message is that Nexium is significantly different than the other PPIs. This ... noticeable for people with GERD, but my doctors say Nexium has become their medecine of choice for their patients ... with LPR. She says more patients "metabolize" Nexium better than the alternatives....
- LPR: Dry Cough->Abdominal Constriction->Swollen Throat 3rd June 2006
... day and that didn't work. not sure if I should try nexium or just gjive up on meds all together. I find my...
... day and that didn't work. not sure if I should try nexium or just gjive up on meds all together. I find my...
- Back pressure/pain and LPR 3rd June 2006
... After 2+ months on PPIs (first Protonix and now Nexium ), my most persistent symptoms are a heavy pressure...
... get this amount of chest pain until i started the nexium 2 x day. i am going to give the nexium 2 more weeks...
