Is it safe to take 40mg of Nexium twice a day?

12 Apr 2010

I take Nexium for some time now. I found the more I burp the worse the acid reflex gets. So watch what you eat.

12 Apr 2010

to whom it may concern, this may sound crazy but try a table spoon of vinegar before you feel an attack coming on. i take two table spoons and i swear by it.

12 Apr 2010

Its not the best thing to do but my husband takes nexium 40 mg and he takes it in the morning but sometimes at night he fills the burn so he will take 1 more it has never cause any problems.and he does that about 6 to 8 time a month,hope this helps

13 Apr 2010

I used to take Nexium 3 times a day for severe Acid Reflux and I don't remember having any side effects... just made it a lot less painful. Don't know if that's helpful but I thought I'd share :)

7 Feb 2011

Funny how you are asking this question. I went to the doctor today and am having pain right below the ribcage. I have a history of reflux also. I usually take Nexium 40mg once a day. He suggested that I take 2 a day. I guess it is o.k. I was a little concern about long side effects too. Hope this helps you. Take care!

14 Nov 2011

Your concern of side effects is valid but I would be more concerned about the effects on my bone health. I was taking the same dosage as you are and did for 12 years. On the other hand, you are going to have to really watch what you eat, the gall bladder issue you have is creating problems with you system being able to digest fats of any sort, remember some are supposed to be good, but not to your system anymore. If you can control the foods you eat and learn what is okay and not okay for your system, you will find that you will be less dependant on the nexium. Good health to you