Burton81I developed acid and/or bile reflux two months after gall bladder surgery. The Dr. put me on 40mg of Nexium for two weeks and I got about 70-80% relief of my symptoms. I still felt some burning in my throat and a lot of burping. The Dr increased the Nexium dosage to 80mg daily. I am concerned about side effects especially possible damage to my liver since I also take 40 mg of Lipitor daily.
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Bsteinbru...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 :)
Burton81
13 Apr 2010
Yes your answer is helpful, thanks. Could I ask you how long this 3 times a day treatment lasted? Did it get rid of your reflux permanently or did it just lessen the symptoms?
Bsteinbrueck
14 Apr 2010
Honestly I don't really remember but I think around a year. It definitely did not rid me of the reflux but it did take the majority of the pain away.
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!
abn207
7 Feb 2011
I've been taking 40mg of nexium twice a day for over a year and no big side effects. Last year I was experiencing pretty bad chest pain (mostly center of chest and just below rib cage) and wasn't sure if it was my heart or something else. Had all the heart test done and no probs there so we are pretty sure it is from my hiatal hernia (often called the great mimic for mimicing a heart attack). One of my doctors said she had been to a seminar and saw that Nortriptyline has been used effectively to treat chest pain from hiatal hernia. I started taking a 10mg capsule once at night and this has pretty much eliminated my chest pain.
smileyhappy
7 Feb 2011
Thanks for the input. Much appreciated. Glad you are feeling better!
papasam14 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
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Apple cider helps too.