Reviewer: Di, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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The nexium helped my reflux for 24 years. I was devastated to find out that nexium eats up the calcium I was taking for bone density when I entered the pre meni years. There really should be some warning labels or better monitoring during menapause. Clearly the Dr. & company has neglected to educate the patient. I was taken off this due to the findings of osteopenia.

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The nexium helped my reflux for 24 years. I was devastated to find out that nexium eats up the calcium I was taking for bone density when I entered the pre meni years. There really should be some warning labels or better monitoring during menapause. Clearly the Dr. & company has neglected to educate the patient. I was taken off this due to the findings of osteopenia.
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Reviewer: Believer, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Most excellent! I tried several different rx's to help with my acid problem and none were as effective as Nexium. After being on it for 3 months I stopped because that was how long my doc thought it would take to heal me. I stopped taking it and boom, the pain was back. Got back on Nexium and am staying on it. Such relief was unexpected.

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Most excellent! I tried several different rx's to help with my acid problem and none were as effective as Nexium. After being on it for 3 months I stopped because that was how long my doc thought it would take to heal me. I stopped taking it and boom, the pain was back. Got back on Nexium and am staying on it. Such relief was unexpected.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Was prescribed by my PCM who told me that serious side effects were uncommon and that, in fact, my chances of getting diarrhea were less than "one in a hundred". Well, I was that "one"! It was so bad that I quit taking the Nexium after two days but, managed to "keep" the diarrhea for 21 straight days (before I could see my PCM again). I then received a prescription fo ... Show Full Comment

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Was prescribed by my PCM who told me that serious side effects were uncommon and that, in fact, my chances of getting diarrhea were less than "one in a hundred". Well, I was that "one"! It was so bad that I quit taking the Nexium after two days but, managed to "keep" the diarrhea for 21 straight days (before I could see my PCM again). I then received a prescription for Protonix which was not a covered "formularly" for my insurance. So they gave me a prescription for the generic (pantoprazole) instead. After about a year, I do very well on the generic about 19 days out of 20. The odd day I don't do so well (with the GERD) I attribute to the QC of the manufacturing facility although this "judgment call",on my part, may not be correct, as other factors may be more relevant.
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Reviewer: JDD, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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My GI doc Rx Nexium for Gerds when it first came out and I took it until six months ago. Eight years ago I developed a B12 deficiency, suggested to my doctor that I might have this condition, due to a malabsorbtion syndrome due to the Nexium, he poo poo it. Then I developed a vitamin D deficiency, same story. My bones thinned out, every two years they were thinner on bone density testing, NEXIUM! ... Show Full Comment

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My GI doc Rx Nexium for Gerds when it first came out and I took it until six months ago. Eight years ago I developed a B12 deficiency, suggested to my doctor that I might have this condition, due to a malabsorbtion syndrome due to the Nexium, he poo poo it. Then I developed a vitamin D deficiency, same story. My bones thinned out, every two years they were thinner on bone density testing, NEXIUM! Then it finally came out in the literature that all this was true. While on Nexium, I had parotid gland swelling and pain. Facial swelling is a "huge" problem also. I experienced agitation and depression while on Nexium. My doc denied that Nexium could be a factor, now we know better. Nexium quit working for acid reflux and Tums gave better relief. Nexium's only saving grace is that it can heal esophageal erosion for me.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have a small Hiatal Hernia first found 20 years ago. Over that time acid reflux has flaired up more and more often. I took Nexium as needed the last few years. Usually in a week or two I felt better and went off it. I've had a bad episode recently. I have used it for over a month now and am not sure if I still have the reflux or side effects. I belch a lot and have stomach pains regularly. I ... Show Full Comment

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I have a small Hiatal Hernia first found 20 years ago. Over that time acid reflux has flaired up more and more often. I took Nexium as needed the last few years. Usually in a week or two I felt better and went off it. I've had a bad episode recently. I have used it for over a month now and am not sure if I still have the reflux or side effects. I belch a lot and have stomach pains regularly. I get chest pains but I'm not sure if it is reflux or a side effect. I am looking into a new procedure called the Linx implant. Search the web. I think you will like what you learn.
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