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Below are Nexium (Esomeprazole) reviews, ratings, comments submitted by patients and caregivers. Based on a total of 19 ratings/reviews, Nexium has an overall score of 7.95. The effectiveness score is 8.53 and the side effect score is 9.26. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst. This information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as clinical evidence. | | Nexium review by 37 year old female patient | | | Rating |
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| Effectiveness: | | Marginally Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Acid Reflux/Chronic Bronchitis |
| Dosage & duration: | | 100mg taken daily for the period of 4 months |
| Other conditions: | | Pancreatitis, PND |
| Other drugs taken: | | Advair and a nose spray (the one with the bee on the commercial) | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | I found that it did nothing for my acid reflux. Only after I changed how, what and when I ate did I recieve instant relief from both the acid reflux and the chronic bronchitis. |
| Side effects: | | None |
| Comments: | | I was hospitalized for pancreatitis and that's when the coughing started. The pancreatitis subsided but the coughing worsened, especially at night. I was diagnosed with acid reflux and "hyperinflated lungs", whatever that means. The coughing would keep me up all night. I saw both an allergist and a pulmonologist; the allergist prescribed Nexium and the pulmonologist prescribed Advair, the nasal spray with the bee spokesperson, and an inhaler that made me so jittery that I did not sleep for an entire night when I took it. He also prescribed a codeine syrup that make me incredibly sick to my stomach. I hated being on all those meds. I did some research and decided to modify the size and content of my dinner, and eat it earlier in the evening. No more snacking or ice cream after dinner. My symptoms immediately stopped. I took myself off all meds and never went back to those doctors -- I had no need to. |
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| | Nexium review by 43 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Considerably Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Esophogeal strictures |
| Dosage & duration: | | 1 capsule daily taken daily for the period of on and off for 1 year |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | It relieved the actual pain of my inflammed stricture |
| Side effects: | | none |
| Comments: | | Taken at the same time daily |
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| | Nexium review by 43 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | GERD |
| Dosage & duration: | | 40 MG taken once a day for the period of 2 years |
| Other conditions: | | Asthma |
| Other drugs taken: | | albuteral as needed | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Prior to taking Nexium I had continuous GERD. I took every type of antacid over the counter. In addition I had more episodes of Asthma and cystitis. Whenever I had extreme heartburn I would also get the other 2 problems mentioned above. |
| Side effects: | | I have not had any side effects with this medicine, however I worry about it's long-term use and possible future side effects. |
| Comments: | | I was first prescribed this medicine by my family practitioner. In order to get a refill on the medication, I had to go to a GI doctor and be scoped. My GI stated that I could be on this medicine indefinitely. Whenever I forget to take the medicine my GERD returns the next day, along with the other problems. |
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| | Nexium review by 55 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | ACID REFLUX |
| Dosage & duration: | | 100 GMS (dosage frequency: once a day) for the period of 90 DAYS |
| Other conditions: | | NONE |
| Other drugs taken: | | NONE | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | NO MORE HEART BURN OR ACID REFLUX |
| Side effects: | | NO SIDE EFFECTS |
| Comments: | | WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE RESULTS |
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| | Nexium review by 48 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | acid reflux |
| Dosage & duration: | | 40 mg taken once daily before breakfast for the period of 2 weeks so far |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | The medication eliminated the nausea/stomach upset. Added benefit was weight loss because I could stop using food to settle my stomach. |
| Side effects: | | none |
| Comments: | | Just took one capsule 1/2 hour before breakfast each morning. |
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| | Nexium review by 50 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Laryngopharyngeal reflux |
| Dosage & duration: | | 40mg qd taken once a day for the period of 10 years |
| Other conditions: | | environmental allergies |
| Other drugs taken: | | allegra | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Total resolution of "globus" feeling in throat that was causing difficulty with singing and swallowing. Also, resolution of sore throat and hoarse voice that I had waked up with for many years. |
| Side effects: | | none that I notice, however, there is a study out that indicates that people over 50 who take proton pump inhibitors are more likely to develop osteoporosis. I was diagnosed with osteopenia in my late forties, even though I take calcium and exercise. Then again, I weigh 98 pounds and am very small boned and caucasian so I dont know if the nexium had anything to do with it. |
| Comments: | | I take a purple pill every morning....that is about it! |
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| | Nexium review by 50 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Moderately Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | gastritis, nausea, fullness |
| Dosage & duration: | | 40 mg taken 1 for the period of 1 year |
| Other conditions: | | low thyroid function |
| Other drugs taken: | | synthroid | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | reduced nausea from continual to episodic, feeling of fullness decreased |
| Side effects: | | none noted in short term |
| Comments: | | Daily medication first thing in morning prior to eating. Also eliminated citrus fruit, tomotoes, coffee, alcohol, tea, chocolate. After several months was able to add back tomatoes, tea and alcohol. Citrus fruits and juices and coffee still not tolerated. Also enrolled and practice meditation for stress reduction. Unsure of the benefits of this. |
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| | Nexium review by 45 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | acid reflux |
| Dosage & duration: | | 40mg taken 1 a day for the period of year and a half |
| Other conditions: | | hay fever |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | sore throat healed due to reduction in stomach acid |
| Side effects: | | none |
| Comments: | | not sure |
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| | Nexium review by 57 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Moderately Effective |
| Side effects: | | Moderate Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Stomach ulcer |
| Dosage & duration: | | 10mg taken once daily for the period of four months |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Reduced discomfort from ulcer. |
| Side effects: | | Irritability, insomnia. |
| Comments: | | I took Nexium for four months, discontinued it because of side effects. |
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| | Nexium review by 40 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | acid reflux |
| Dosage & duration: | | 40 mg taken 1 per day for the period of 1-4 yrs |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | the treatments benifits are to reduce acid reflux and stop acid from forming in the stomach. |
| Side effects: | | Some side effects were mild headache, and some times a stomach ache. |
| Comments: | | The treatment details were I was diagnosed with acid reflux and esphogitis, this medication is given to heal the esophagus and stop acid reflux. |
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| | Nexium review by 40 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Considerably Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | heartburn/GERD |
| Dosage & duration: | | 40mg taken 2 times daily for the period of 2 years |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Complete reduction in heartburn & reflux. |
| Side effects: | | none noted |
| Comments: | | Nexium worked very well for a few years. Then, the daily dosage needed to be increased to twice daily. At twice daily, the same effectiveness has been maintained. It definitely controls the GERD & heartburn. At one point, I tried to come off this medication (to have a more natural lifestyle) this was a huge mistake as I immediately had a return of severe heartburn & reflux. |
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| | Nexium review by 48 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | GERD |
| Dosage & duration: | | 40 mg once a day taken once a day for the period of have been taking it for about 10 years |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | complete suppression of heartburn |
| Side effects: | | none |
| Comments: | | I have had GERD for at least 20 years, and have tried lifestyle/dietary changes, over the counter meds and zantac. All helped somewhat, especially zantac, but nexium has proven far more effective. |
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| | Nexium review by 38 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Considerably Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Indigestion and check pain |
| Dosage & duration: | | 1 pill per day taken once a day for the period of once a day |
| Other conditions: | | heartburn |
| Other drugs taken: | | none (only ibuprofen for pain) | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | The chest pain went away almost immediately. I rarely had heartburn even when I ate spicey foods. Even though I still may have heartburn occasionally, the tightness of my chest and the frequent indigestion has almost completely disappeared. Before I had indigestion at random times during the day, which would cause unexpected chest pains. |
| Side effects: | | I did not experience any side effects. Possibly because I did not the pills on an empty stomache. |
| Comments: | | My doctor asked me to take Nexium once a day until they were gone to see if the tightness in my check, the indigestion, and the heartburn could be cured by the pills. The tightness in the check and indigestion were not signs of heart problems as the doctor discovered. To date, the pills seemed to have worked. |
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| | Nexium review by 32 year old male patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | Severe Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | acic reflux |
| Dosage & duration: | | one pill taken once a day for the period of 1 year |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | The treatment benefits are that it has stopped the acid from coming up into my esphogus. I also has benefited from further damage to my esphogus from the acid reflux. I do not have bad breath from the acid and i am no longer horse in my throat when i talk alot. The nexxium has stopped my stomach from producing acid. |
| Side effects: | | After about a couple of months i began to experience severe stomach cramping, bloating, and diareaha. My body is now completely depended on the drug and my understanding is that the pill is telling my body not to produce acid which in turn works harder to produce more, which makes since when i have tried to go off of it my acid reflux was 20 times worse. My body has become completely dependent on the drug. |
| Comments: | | The treatment details were that i did not need to change my diet, but to just take one pill every day and that would take care of my issue with my body producing to much acid. |
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| | Nexium review by 46 year old male patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | acid reflux |
| Dosage & duration: | | 100mg taken 1/day for the period of 3 years |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Had absolutely no problem with acid reflux while taking Nexium. |
| Side effects: | | None to speak of. It is recommended to take this drug for only 4-8 weeks but I took it for 3 years with no problems. |
| Comments: | | 1 dose per day completely eliminated acid reflux.
From Nexium
Take this medication by mouth usually once daily at least 1 hour before a meal, or as directed by your doctor.
Do not crush or chew the capsule(s). Swallow the capsule(s) whole. If you have difficulty swallowing this medication whole, the capsule may be opened and the contents sprinkled onto soft food (cold applesauce or yogurt), or emptied into a small amount of water, orange juice, or apple juice and taken as directed. Rinse the container with an additional small amount of liquid and drink the contents to make sure the entire dose is taken. Do not chew the food/medication mixture or prepare a supply in advance; this may destroy the drug and/or increase side effects.
If needed, antacids may be taken along with this medication.
The dosage and length of treatment is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day. Continue to take this medication for the prescribed length of treatment even if you are feeling better.
Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
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| | Nexium review by 51 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Considerably Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Acid Reflux / Barrett's Esophagus |
| Dosage & duration: | | 10mg once a day taken daily for the period of 5+ years, still taking |
| Other conditions: | | Osteoporosis, asthma, high cholesterol |
| Other drugs taken: | | Advair, Singulair, Evista, Lipitor | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Pain and heartburn from extreme acid reflux is well controlled, hypersensitivity to certain food is suppressed and Barrett's Esophagus has not progressed. |
| Side effects: | | None that I am aware of. |
| Comments: | | I take Nexium once a day in the morning. If I have a flare up of acid reflux, I will take another at dinner time. The once a day regime generally controls my acid reflux quite well. On the rare occasions when I forget to take Nexium, reflux flares up immediately, so I have good evidence it is responsible for the symptom control. |
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| | Nexium review by 50 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | GERD with laryngeal spasms |
| Dosage & duration: | | 40 (dosage frequency: daily) for the period of 2 years |
| Other conditions: | | irritable bowel syndrome |
| Other drugs taken: | | n/a | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | almost complete elimination of gerd symptoms--reflux,heartburn,nausea,choking spasms, cough. I have also been able to eat a wider variety of foods without discomfort. |
| Side effects: | | Little to no side effects. Occasional stomach discomfort,gas, diarrhea, but these could also be associated with irritable bowel syndrome. All in all, very few problems with this medication compared to its benefits. |
| Comments: | | Previously took Losec, but continued to have problems with choking spasms, which became increasingly distressing. The doctor prescribed Nexium at a lower dose, 30 mg., which helped but did not eliminate symptoms. Increased to 40, and have been happy with this dose ever since. The doctor tried reducing it once, but I had a choking spasm within two weeks, so we increased it again. She was a little concerned about risk of osteoporosis, but bone density tests have been normal. |
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| | Nexium review by 55 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Hiatal hernia |
| Dosage & duration: | | 40 MG taken once daily for the period of 7 years |
| Other conditions: | | hypertension |
| Other drugs taken: | | Atacand HCT | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Control of high blood pressure. Taken in addition to Cartia XT once daily to control high blood pressure. The hydrochlorothiazide (HCT) increases the amount of urine removing salt and excess water to help lower high blood pressure. |
| Side effects: | | Dizziness, lightheadedness, and blurred vision. |
| Comments: | | For Atacand HCT take one pill by mouth every morning. For Cartia XT take one capsule by mouth every evening. |
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| | Nexium review by 41 year old male patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Marginally Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | active chronic gastritis |
| Dosage & duration: | | once a day 30 min before dinner (dosage frequency: 1 per day) for the period of since february till december |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | 20 percent reduction of ulcer wounds in 4 months medication. Initially it was prescribe for 6 weeks (Feb 2008) but had no effects with the ulcer. The endoscoopy procedure revealed that the wounds became bigger and more inflamed. The medication was continued for another 6 weeks till June 2008. Slight improvement after 12 weeks of medication- The doctor recommends 6 months medication till the next endoscopy (till Dec. 2008) with the expectation that the ulcers will heal. |
| Side effects: | | mild to mederate stomach ache |
| Comments: | | the medication has to continue for another 6 months (till dec 2008)- healing of ulcer is not significant- |
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