- Wrongly prescribed asthma meds for GERD? 27th January 2008
... is not under control again so I'm mixing zantac and nexium ! I feel like I can't breath and yet I can run a couple...
- LPR can impair breathing 27th January 2008
... about 2.5 years now. It's been under control with nexium for about 8 months. I started snoring for the first...
- esophyx-tif procedure? 26th January 2008
... no clue about how long I might expect to remain on Nexium even as its not completely effective. The alternative ... (i.e. not taking Nexium ) is an option I'm afraid to consider. I don't like...
- LPR started 2 months ago, many questions 26th January 2008
... told him I was pretty sure I had LPR.
I went on Nexium 2X a day, and the breathing probs and coughing at...
... feel anything once I go to sleep since I started the Nexium , but it seems that's when the damage is happening...
... m afraid they'll want me to start taking 80 mg. of Nexium at night!...
- could meds amke it worse 26th January 2008
... I felt worse when I was on Nexium . I had unpleasant side effects also ( flu like feeling...
- Re Acid Reflux and things getting caught in throat 26th January 2008
... stricture which was caused by acid reflux. I was put on Nexium but have had two further dilations done; each one...
- Fed up, looking for alternatives 25th January 2008
... told my doc I still had syptoms, they switched me to nexium . Seems to help, but mostly the same as aciphex. ... 2x/day, so I took an aciphex Thursday morning and a nexium Thursday night. Could this have caused the sudden...
... say it's okay to take an aciphex in the morning and nexium at night? Why not just take two of the same, one in...
... called back. :)
So Friday, I only took my regular nexium at night. And after I got over the Friday morning ... so, which should I try first?
Also, I read that nexium may cause pancreatis. Is that true? And if so, does ... increase that risk? Has anyone here increased the nexium dose, and if so, did it make a difference?
Sorry...
... had been taking aciphex for about a week, because my nexium prescription had run out (they gave me 30 days to ... try). Then Wednesday night I went back on the nexium . Could it be that the nexium has to build back up...
... constant nausea was the main reason I was put on the Nexium . It hasn't gone away but improved greatly. Meanwhile...
... Just looking for any answer. They switched me to nexium 2x/day, plus want me to take gaviscon every night...
- Back from the specialist. 25th January 2008
... gastro and he scheduled an endoscopy and prescribed me nexium . Beings that I haven't tried that yet. I gotta wait ... 2 months for the endo so hopefully this nexium does something for me . Cause I've only been suffering ... off of that though.
Anyways, before I start the nexium tonight, was wondering if anyone has experienced any...
... Hi Abbygal
I've been on Nexium for 2 months. I felt a little "funny" in my stomach ... so I try to limit myself to just the one per day. Nexium has helped me quite a bit with the burning feeling...
- Perhaps GERD? 25th January 2008
... from GERD horribly at the moment (was just put on nexium today). Nausea is a symptom I have often after I eat...
- Nighttime Acid SUFFERING 23rd January 2008
... try a different PPI to get some relief (Prilosec, Nexium , etc.)
What sort of side effects did you get from...
... try a different PPI to get some relief (Prilosec, Nexium , etc.)
What sort of side effects did you get from ... gone through a bunch of pills and finally stuck with Nexium as it has been the best for him. I have been wanting...
- How long does it take for nexium to work? 23rd January 2008
... just want to feel better. How long does it take for nexium to take effect?
A week or so, keep taking it.....
... I recently switched from aciphex to nexium , and can say it does take a few days to a week. At ... first, I thought the nexium wasn't working at all, and switched back. But I gave...
- Back from my endo 23rd January 2008
... The procedure went well. He wants me to keep taking Nexium 2 x per day....
- Switching drugs 22nd January 2008
... If you want to start a new drug--I currently am on NExium and want to try Zantac.. I have stopped the morning ... and start Zantac tonight or do I need to take the Nexium for a few more nights? THanks for all your help:...
... It didnt work for me probably bc I have been taking nexium for years so I am trying to do 20 now then in a month...
- Nexium before bed? 21st January 2008
... web site:
[url]http://www.purplepill.com/discover_ nexium /when_taking_nexium.aspx[/url]
it says, "NEXIUM...
... I take my Nexium in the morning when I first wake up- empty stomach...
... for then call and switch.
My doctor told me to take Nexium in the a.m. at least 1 hour before I eat...it seemed...
... eating your last meal before bedtime. I take- 2 -40 mg Nexium s a day. For what, I'm still not sure.
Geez, I ... doing you some good....Same here. I think I was given Nexium for my nausea, which I still have by the way. I now ... and LPR symptoms, which I didn't have before taking Nexium . Go figure. :(...
... Isn't Nexium supposed to be a time delayed capsule? so that it...
... for you, Kassie. My pharmacist suggested taking the Nexium before going to bed. That's because I complained to...
- Does anyone get headaches from Protonix and how does it work for you??? 21st January 2008
... did try it once and did get headaches, switched to Nexium ....
- Something very scary happened last night.... 21st January 2008
... Hey Vanessa--
How long were you on Nexium ?...
... Hello :)
Never tried Nexium but I was on the Prilosec for 20 days and have been...
... some kind.
I know how you feel about the PPI's -- Nexium made me feel horrible.. I took it for two weeks. ...
... Well let me tell ya, I am soo much better now. The Nexium has started doing it's job and I can only pray it...
- Has anyone taken nexium while pregnant? 21st January 2008
... morning sickness, but I saw nothing about reflux or Nexium !
Anyway, while I doubt it's really bad, I would ... you'd been TTC for some 1.5 years, you've been off Nexium a long time. I was very slowly weaning myself off ... huh? When I found out July 4, I simply stopped the Nexium altogether at that point.
I've had a rather rough ... coincidentally have gotten worse while pregnant - and on no Nexium or any PPI!...
... can't take it. I was wondering if anyone has taken Nexium while they were pregnant.
I was on prevacid, before...
... the doctor's offic & they said it was okay to take nexium . They said it's a category B which means it's okay...
... the doctor's offic & they said it was okay to take nexium . They said it's a category B which means it's okay...
- Hope I am not jumping the gun 19th January 2008
... morning I am feeling sooooo much better! I think the Nexium is healing me now. I am eating solid food again! I ... will be a glimmer of hope for others. In my case the Nexium is a huge relief although I know this is a disease...
... What an inspiring and uplifting post!
I hope the Nexium works for you long-term. Your posts and input have...
- Does anyone use Zegerid??? 17th January 2008
... my lp reflux. I think I will try to switch to the nexium suspension next to see if that works. It is pretty...
- Anyone try Aciphex? 17th January 2008
... On another note- before going "no med" I tried Nexium for 3 months. The first 2 were miracles, but by the ... rationalizing it...however, I forgot my AM dose of the nexium one AM, and skipped the PM as I was too tired. By ... when needed is keeping life bearable.
Also while on Nexium - I was always conking out on the couch at night by ...
Has ANYONE ELSE had this same experience with Nexium ? How can a little purple pill wreak so much havoc...
- Nexium 17th January 2008
... From my experience,
-Started on 40mg Nexium / day for about 5-6 months.
-Then 40mg Nexium ... Zantac / day for 4-5 months.
-Then 80mg (2/day) Nexium & 150 Zantac / day for 3-4 months.
-Then 80mg ... (2/day) Nexium & 150 Zantac / day & carafate 4 times a day since ... over many many months, maybe even years. So taking Nexium (or whatever drug) is not going to fix the problem...
... Nexium did nothing for me. Neither did Zantac or Protonix...
... your voicebox is red and irritated.. He prescribed NExium then and of course I didn't take it because it didn ... to
get better, but it's very strange that now on Nexium I have a lump in my throat, indigestion, I feel like...
... before and never really felt bad at all... I got on the Nexium and poof I can hardly eat or drink anything--I feel ... am going to give up the coffee and tea and give the Nexium a few more weeks and see how I feel.
I am going...
... I started Nexium one month ago, after trying to fix my LPR with diet ... very bland diet, and finally feeling better:)
The Nexium is helping me:) along with no coffee no tea, etc etc ... better too!
This is the third round I have had with Nexium ,in the last 5 years.
I have tried to get off and...
... before and never really felt bad at all... I got on the Nexium and poof I can hardly eat or drink anything--I feel ... am going to give up the coffee and tea and give the Nexium a few more weeks and see how I feel.
I am going...
... On 40 mg Nexium about 3 months (on prevacid prior for about 6 weeks ... medical problems and do not take any medication beside Nexium . I never smoked, drank alcohol or coffee. So much ... 6-7 small meals a day rather than 3 big ones.
Nexium has improved my situation from an almost unbearable ... Do the endoscopy findings have a correlation to how NEXIUM will effect your recovery? My endoscopy was completely ... very uncomfortable. GI said since I was on Prevacid/ Nexium for about 6 weeks prior to the endoscopy my esophagus ... cleared up already! I really doubt that. I guess the NEXIUM is working very slowly.
My second problem is ... supplements to counteract any absorption problems from the Nexium . I have to change around the supplements because ... later on. Maybe with this regiment of supplements + Nexium I might expect a consistent improvement. My GI doesn...
... researching the basics of this drug but I just read on the Nexium site that closed clinical studies have not been done...
- Any advice? I have acid coming up into my throat even as I type this 16th January 2008
... anything to stop it? I have been drinking water. I took Nexium a couple hours ago. I am afraid to lay down and go...
... Do you have anything else besides Nexium ? Zantac or Maalox or something? Whatever you do, just...
... felt pretty good today and started thinking maybe the nexium and carafate are starting to work then tonight..BAM ... soup. So I am also worried that this time around the Nexium is not going to work. when I was first diagnosed a...
... prilosec twice per day with no relief. I have been taking Nexium and carafate since last Friday with no relief, well...
... djr,
I too have been on Nexium for about five months now. I believe that instead...
... I found after while the nexium made things alittle more painful for me. My doctor...
... doctor. I hope it will be soon! Until then, it's 40mg Nexium every day....
... from him ..praise God for that. I also ask him why Nexium is not working and acid is coming up and he told me ... stuff will still come up but it is not acid!?? He said Nexium takes care of that. I so wanted to tell him about...
... But today my GI said that since I started taking nexium last Friday I shouldn't be having any acid at all...
... so frightening).
Maybe you could double up the Nexium for a while just to try and get the acid under control...
... am not scaring anyone. I have been taking the two nexium a day. At least I did get some reassurance from my...
- I'll Volunter for Testing 16th January 2008
... know and give a day by day report. I will stop the Nexium the day I start the juice. I know no one on here...
- palpatations,sweating & sic feeling? 14th January 2008
... Thanks, I was on nexium , protonix, & acouple others in the past but honestly...
... Although she went in to detail to explain that the nexium , protonix & so forth are pretty much the same. Also...
... then a gastroscope & the same. They kept me on the nexium due to breathing issues 2 aday, but it was really...
... They kept me on the nexium due to breathing issues 2 aday, but it was really ...
Could you please explain why they thought that Nexium would help your breathing issues?
Only those of...
- how to heal an hiatel hernia 13th January 2008
... and severe gerd without taking Protonix, Prilosec, Nexium , etc....
- PPI Odd Side Effects 13th January 2008
... When I was taking Nexium I felt like I had the flu. After I stopped taking...
... Hello :)
How long were you on the Nexium ? How long did it take to feel better?
Thanks ...
... Vanessa74;3389086]Hello :)
How long were you on the Nexium ? How long did it take to feel better?
Thanks ... :)
I took Nexium for 6 weeks. It did nothing for my LPR so the dr....
... after I started on any one of these meds.
Meds: Nexium x2/day, Ziac, Carafate x4/day, Zantac150 1/day, wellbutrin...
- Barium swallow 13th January 2008
... had the endocsope and this barium swallow, been on nexium , zantac, and recently added carafate. So after all...
- What are "soda crackers" that are used to help Esophageal spasms? 13th January 2008
... having such spasms for about a week now and was put on Nexium by my Internist on Thursday. Still having the spasms...
- Feels Like Knives going through my back up my neck into my ears PAIN!!! 10th January 2008
... simmilar to heart attack !!! Not much can be done,I take nexium daily but one thing I have found effective is that...
- so scared and need reassurance 10th January 2008
... Erosive esophagitis about 2 years ago and was placed on Nexium . It helped immensely. What led me to get checked in ... cleared up and we lost our insurance, I stopped the Nexium . I also was not able to get a follow up scope. We...
... it was still prescription only). I too was put on nexium for erosion in my esophogus. I also had some incidents...
... PepcidAC if I'm feeling poorly, even though I am on Nexium .
And try changing your diet, and eating LESS, I have...
... even those make me choke. I just wish I could get my Nexium . That healed my esophagus and stopped my reflux before...
... work worth crap to me. I know its alot cheaper than nexium and it is working great. Maybe you could call your...
... in full force and since I haven't been able to take Nexium , I can only imagine the new damage being done, actually...
... maybe afford a Drs. visit and ask for some samples of Nexium - maybe enough to get you through a month to see if...
... I called my fam doc today but they don't give out Nexium samples. I actually went to the er last week because ... attributed it to my gerd of course and gave me a dose of Nexium ! I was so mad because all they will give is the one...
... or can get you information in order to obtain the Nexium at a cheaper price. Maybe someone on these boards...
... more new symptoms. I just pray I at least can get the nexium and hope that it will stop the reflux. I think I have ... the day so much but now I have it 24-7. Maybe the Nexium won't even stop the acid, I have heard that sometimes...
... more new symptoms. I just pray I at least can get the nexium and hope that it will stop the reflux. I think I have ... the day so much but now I have it 24-7. Maybe the Nexium won't even stop the acid, I have heard that sometimes...
... forgot to say that I was able to get Carafate and 7 nexium pills (have a coupon) I took two today and have three ... stopped working for me. So even after taking the 2nd Nexium my acid is coming in full force, I don't want to lay ... still get the acid coming up. I know that one day of Nexium is too soon to stop the acid though so hopefully tomorrow...
... acid pump on and it won't stop. I did get 7 pills of nexium with a coupon and I have Carafate. Been on both for...
- Digestive Enzymes 10th January 2008
... digestive enzymes. I myself have Acid Reflux and taking Nexium and it works BUT I read one of the side effects is...
... digestive enzymes. I myself have Acid Reflux and taking Nexium and it works BUT I read one of the side effects is...
... like the feeling and I still had reflux. I am BACK on Nexium , I tried GHL also and probiotics - did not work for...
... with for more than a week so I always end up back on nexium . I feel like an addict...not joking. I say try it...
... with for more than a week so I always end up back on nexium . I feel like an addict...not joking. I say try it ...
Jade I gave them 2 months, and then gave in to Nexium and now am finally feeling a bit better:)
The digestive...
... Jade,
thanks for the warning about how addictive Nexium can be. My doctor says pretty much the same thing...
... work and I assume if they did not as many would be on nexium . The joys of medications!...
- Swallowing problems 9th January 2008
... luckily" a hiatial hernia, causing GERD. I am now on Nexium and do feel better most days. You should know what...
... only once in awhile), and exercise more, and take my Nexium . I'm still hoping to get off the Nexium one day and...
- Aloe Vera juice for acid reflux 7th January 2008
... 8 oz a day for months,) plus DGL licorice, and 3 nexium a day...it did "Nothing ! I am going to look into...
- Symptom: Pain in Right Lower Molar 7th January 2008
... feel, and he say it is acid reflux, well he put me on nexium and for about six months I take it , and I started ... as some of it was , and so he said when I take the nexium it would show down my food and when it got to the...
- Throbbing Throat for 3 days... 7th January 2008
... the acid is causing the sensations. He put me on Nexium , and they appear to be getting better.
I have a...
- What Is The Thing You Feel Is Most Important To You To Avoid GERD/LPR Symptoms 7th January 2008
... but NEVER with actual heartburn. Have been on 40 mg nexium (after a few months on Prevacid) for about 4 months ... thought I had. I'm afraid to consider stopping the NEXIUM at this time. I had an endoscopy that showed as completely ... attributed the findings to healing as a result of the Nexium .
It does not matter what I eat. I get in on an empty...
... to me too) but I was always afraid of stopping my Nexium so didn't re-order. But, I get to thinking what's ... the point of paying for Nexium , sinus meds, asthma/allergy and all the OTC cures...
- 3 Years of up and down up and down. 7th January 2008
... I've been on Nexium , Prilosec, and now Aciphex. Been scoped and saw no...
- When the meds just stop working then what??? 6th January 2008
... you are right now. No meds are helping! I was told Nexium was the best but notice they switch me around a lot...
... Yes I was told Nexium is the best for whats ailing me to. I was just looking ... am. I just dont know what I was thinking. I guess nexium cant protect you 100% from all foods.
Well have...
... you are right now. No meds are helping! I was told Nexium was the best but notice they switch me around a lot...
... you gonna do.....The only meds I have not used is Nexium and Achiphex.......
- question on meds 6th January 2008
... I don't know about Nexium , but I know it does with Prilosec. I would check...
- Lump in throat 6th January 2008
... I just started Nexium two days ago and last night I started to feel like ... decided to take my prescription...Do you think the Nexium could be the cause of the lump in my throat sensation...
... in the throat feeling because of the LPR. Ideally Nexium is supposed to help but it did nothing for me. In ... aching feeling was gone once I stopped taking the Nexium . Nothing surprises me anymore when it comes to meds...
... If you don't take the Nexium anymore, what do you take? Thanks...
- Why does acid reflux attack cause your heart to pound? 5th January 2008
... the pharmacist about the safety of long-term use of Nexium , I was told that taking it over a long period of time...
- Choking episode at night 4th January 2008
... went into the bathroom and found my presciption for Nexium and took it. I never took the prescription before ... so I am hoping if I take the Nexium this problem will go away.. I have no interest in...
... have reflux- makes it a real drag.
I started taking Nexium a week ago, because I have a sore throat 24/7.
I ... try some Pepcid AC or something like that until the Nexium kicks in!...
... I take Acifex, because my insurance won't pay for Nexium . However, if you have a lot of acid already in your...
... your bed will help. I can't tell whether or not the Nexium I take affects it in any way. I did not have these...
- Foot Pain From Meds....Anyone Else?????? 3rd January 2008
... bunch of meds that affect the lab values. I take 40mg Nexium for the GI problems.
flowergirl...
- GERD is ruining my life! 2nd January 2008
... t often feel a burning sensation. They put me on Nexium , and it seemed to help a bit. However, after a few ... months on Nexium , I felt as if I was constantly bloated, had a strange ... my mouth and was gaining weight.
I went off of the Nexium and have tried combatting the symptoms with Zantac ... guess I need to go back to the Dr. and get back on the Nexium and maybe an endoscopy. I am just so leary of Dr...
... and it seems to take me ages to get over it. im on nexium and i take motillium, the motillium seems to stop...
... too. I feel 95% better. I have reduced my dose of nexium to 20 mg and its working fine. I take better care...
... Some of the meds I have taken in the past such as nexium were just to strong for me, which she said happens...
... of my GERD for 2 weeks, and I just started back on Nexium 3 days ago. I have no idea if this is the case for ... problems, or pain.
So, for now I am taking 40 mg of Nexium every day, he at least wants me on this for 6 months...
- ppi not working very well the last few days 1st January 2008
... it's been going on 10 yrs now. I do feel like the Nexium helped heal my stomach but I continue to have bad ... flares of LPR even taking Nexium twice a day. I really don't think any amt would help...
- Now my hubby is waking up choking on Acid.. 1st January 2008
... incidents. It hasn't happened to me since I've been on Nexium , but it is horrible when it does happen. There's no...
- Constant (5 Years) Indegestion/Gas/Heartburn - Help 31st December 2007
... went to see my family doctor who in turn prescribed Nexium . At first it worked really well, no problems; but ... but no other apparent problems. I continued on the Nexium for a little longer and still no improvement. Again ... ordered and upper GI endoscopy. I went back on the Nexium since that was the only medication that gave me little ... symptoms of IBS. I probably would have stayed on the Nexium , but my (so wonderful) insurance company decided to ... you to try every possible other prescription before Nexium because the cost is so high, about $400.00 a month...
- new here - how long is it safe to stay on Nexium? 31st December 2007
... I couldnt afford Nexium ...(no insurance)....so I have been taking Prilosec...
- Hiatal Hernia/GERD? Major chest pains! 30th December 2007
... there were suggestions of taking magnesium instead of Nexium , Prilosec (which I take), etc.
I would like to...
- a supplement instead of Nexium that Suzanne Somers uses 28th December 2007
... have used it . Suzanne Somers uses it instead of Nexium as a supplement and I am trying to gather some info...
- bile reflux, nissen fundoplication, tests, etc. 28th December 2007
... protonix which does nothing, and neither has 80mg of nexium or prilosec otc) but it's not like i'm in agonizing...
- Anyone with similar symptoms? 28th December 2007
... past I had a B-12 deffiecency, could be from taking nexium . Anyways, now I have to take Synthroid and go back...
- a horrid night 26th December 2007
... had had PPIs prescribed for quite a while, and have Nexium now. I don't always take it, but I will from now...
- Feeling of bubbling in chest 24th December 2007
... anyone else experience this with GERD? I was put on nexium some time ago for stomach symptoms and I do have alot...
- I'm not sure if this is GERD 22nd December 2007
... prescribed ranitidine for this problem and later prescribed nexium . I wanted to know what exactly this problem is and...
... prescribed ranitidine for this problem and later prescribed nexium . I wanted to know what exactly this problem is and ... have a stomach ulcer(pain in stomach and prescribed nexium ). Nevertheless a person with a stomach ulcer needs...
- What if I don't take my purple pill 21st December 2007
... the phone: severe reflux, with directions to take nexium for 8 weeks, then consider fundoplication. I picked ... up the nexium which was much more expensive then I anticipated....
- PPI Stomach Pains 20th December 2007
... my being able to breathe again was an addition of Nexium 40g to my medication.
Inform your doctor about your...
... starting the PPI therapy. It took about three weeks of Nexium to get the breathing to the current level. I am OK...
- Will It Ever Get Better?? 17th December 2007
... I had lpr and gerds....very severe. I was put on nexium once a day for one month. Then protonix 40 mgs twice...
... My breathing got better after I started taking 40mg Nexium a day. There was no other change in my medications...
... symptoms except for the ear thing. I take a pill called Nexium twice a day. This seems to get rid of the lump in...
- cure for acid reflux pain? 16th December 2007
... GERD and IBS. There was a point when I stopped taking nexium and zyrtec and started taking Digestive advantage ... for gas and lactose intollerance. Instead of nexium I have been taking prilosec. I have actually felt...
- Well it appears the ppis are clearing everything up 16th December 2007
... are getting worse, also. I've tried all the PPI's: Nexium , Zantac, Protonix and Prevacid. Nothing made a difference...
- Confused about symptoms Reflux or Stress??? 15th December 2007
... I´ve been on Nexium for 8 months now because of Barrett Es. with no symptoms ... the morning and also in the late afternoon (I take nexium before dinner 1 pill 40 mg)
My doctor switched...
- Weight gain with PPI'S 15th December 2007
... Has anyone gained weight do you think, because of Nexium ?
THX:)...
... information - I think! :D I too am on other drugs besides Nexium that cause weight gain. Our doctors like nothing better...
... information - I think! :D I too am on other drugs besides Nexium that cause weight gain. Our doctors like nothing better...
- Can you take nexium and prilosec at the same time ? 14th December 2007
... believing the advertising! When A-Z did the tests on Nexium they tested 40mg Nexium against 20mg prilosec - and ... it would be ok to cut down on the costs of taking 2 nexium s a day. Would it be ok to take a nexium in the morning...
... know. My reflux seems to be getting worse on 40mg Nexium . It's good to know there's an affordable alternative ... result in a better control and fewer choking episodes. Nexium is supposed to be superior to the generic PPI. That ... 's the reason I am on Nexium . When/if it works, it's well worth the cost....
... whatever samples are available. In my case, I was given Nexium and not even told about the Nexium/Prilosec situation ... situation. So if someone has tried both Prilosec and Nexium at the same dosage, and found Nexium works better ... are members of a very small group.
BTW I found Nexium started becoming less and less effective after a couple...
... whatever samples are available. In my case, I was given Nexium and not even told about the Nexium/Prilosec situation ... situation. So if someone has tried both Prilosec and Nexium at the same dosage, and found Nexium works better ... find my treatment therapy costly. I wonder if the Nexium is doing anything for me. I have not noticed any improvemen ... sure the one I am on is helping. :(
BTW I found Nexium started becoming less and less effective after a couple...
- nexium and sleepnessness 14th December 2007
... didn't know that sleeplessness was a side effect of Nexium ... until I did a little searching around. It appears ... eplessness, anxiety and several other side effects while on Nexium . I to have had terrible case of sleeplessness, just...
- Could it be Gallbladder????????? 13th December 2007
... ve tried a number of PPIs Prilosec, protonics and nexium with little success. I've tried diet modifications...
- What kinds of foods can you eat when food stays stuck in your throat/ 13th December 2007
... diet and PPI's (Proton Pump Inhibitors like Prilosec, Nexium ......)
My heart doesn't race after or during eating...
- Nexium/Prilosec Headaches 12th December 2007
... need to take medication for it, both Prilosec and Nexium (which I have onhand) work great for the reflux, but...
- Anyone else had these symptoms? 12th December 2007
... recent symptoms starting about a year ago after taking Nexium , prevacid.. ect are still nausea in the morning (...
... recent symptoms starting about a year ago after taking Nexium , prevacid.. ect are still nausea in the morning (...
... calm down inside. For this PH test I had to be off Nexium for 10 days prior, can't take tums or mylanta, so ... off meds for almost 2 weeks and I only was on the nexium for about 2 weeks. What a vicious cycle. With the...
- Scared....tell me it's gonna be OK 11th December 2007
... to the doctors office, and almost a year being on Nexium before I got my first endoscope done.
Hang in there...
- Prilosec vs. Prilosec 11th December 2007
... seem to do well with OTC brands. I take 2 - 40 mg of Nexium a day and it's not one of the ones listed on my insurance...
... that their OTC counterparts.
Charla, I take 40mg Nexium daily. It is not an approved drug here, because there ... version (which does not work nearly as well as the Nexium , according to my doctor) available. I pay almost 80 ... have 30 or 31 days. Why 28? Beats me. I do not think Nexium is helping much, either. I told my doctor earlier ... How the heck does he know???
I have a script for Nexium for another 3 months. :(...
- question on my GERD: 10th December 2007
... closed all weekend..and my insurnace doesnt cover nexium ...i was wondering if some of these pains i am getting...
- Recent Fundoplication 9th December 2007
... and errosions in my esophogus i had to go back on nexium .i do not understand why the dr didnt put you on a...
- GERD(nexium?) 8th December 2007
... doctor has gave me medication for gerd.
he gave me nexium .
but my insurance is denying it,
its going to ... is no generic.
but i looked online...and it says nexium has a generic called "Esomeprazole".
does anyone...
... try Prilosec then Prevacid, then Protonix and then Nexium . For me, my doctor just gave me samples because it...
... No, that is generic for nexium , not prilosec....
... doctor said Prilosec OTC is basically the same as Nexium . It used to be a prescription drug, now you can get ... it OTC. If your insurance doesn't cover Nexium , go with Prilosec OTC....
... have said before, Prilosec OTC is not the same as Nexium . Unfortunately that is why there is over the counter ... Prilosec) and ones that you need a prescription for( Nexium ). Some people only may need to take an over the counter...
... Generic
Esomeprazole is the generic for Prilosec. Nexium is something else, though It's almost the same thing ... to set it up so they were comparing the new drug, Nexium , in a 40 mg dosage against Prilosec at 20mg. Since ... both products are almost identical in how they work, Nexium worked a tiny bit better - no suprise, since it was ... double strength! So no one really know if Nexium is really any better. Most people who have tried both ... dosages, they are identical, although some will say Nexium works slightly better for a fairly small percentage ... OTC though not a generic for about $1 a dose while Nexium is $6) and see if it does the job before trying Nexium ...
BTW you can get dirt cheap generic prilosec and nexium , but you got to get if from aboad, so your insurance ... posts a couple weeks ago about generic and Indian nexium
[QUOTE=bara81;3341653]the doctor has gave ... me medication for gerd.
he gave me nexium .
but my insurance is denying it,
its going to ... is no generic.
but i looked online...and it says nexium has a generic called "Esomeprazole".
does anyone...
... - ESOMEPRAZOLE is the "generic" CHEMICAL TERM for Nexium , not Prilosec.
OMEPRAZOLE is the chemical term ... same as Prilosec script.
There is no "generic" for Nexium . What was brought up is simply the CHEMICAL TERM ... for the drug. " Nexium " is the public marketing name. This is common for...
... QUOTE=Ol'Line Rebel;3343901]There is no "generic" for Nexium . What was brought up is simply the CHEMICAL TERM...
- Heartburn 7th December 2007
... off on Protonix for five days with no relief then to Nexium . The burn is gone but I still feel the acid refluxing...
- LPR Gerd Nightmare!!! Does anyone else have it this bad??? 5th December 2007
... see if better not better at all. So now going on Nexium 2x a day with maylox at night. I also take singuliar...
... sure hope it helps you. I normally take 2 - 40 mg Nexium a day but still get sick at times on this too. "New ... ENT spec put me on Protonex (sp) in the morn and Nexium at night until I ran out of the Protonex samples she...
... pharmacist recommended recently. I had complained about the Nexium not helping with any of my symptoms. He first suggested ... taking Nexium at night, instead of in the morning (not doable since ... suggestion was to ask my doctor to switch me from Nexium to Periot. I have to see what the gastro thinks. Until ... then, I shall remain on Nexium ....
... can possibly accomplish, since I've been on 40mg of Nexium for over three months without much relief.
Happy...
... about your progress on this medication. I am still on Nexium (for another 3 months, unless that changes) and hope...
