Nexium for GERD User Reviews (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• May 15, 2010

"I have taken NEXIUM for about 10 yrs. It works so good! Though the last 6 months I have used tums also. But the insurance says it isn't for acid reflux and won't let me have any more. Having a lot of trouble finding something that works! I want my Nexium back, it hurts so bad all of the time, even just a glass of water makes me hurt."

• Tamar
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2022

"I only got prescribed Nexium yesterday due to intense chest pressure/ heart burn caused by the bacteria h pylori. I took 2 doses at the Hospital, one when I got home and one when I woke up as instructed by the doctor. The side effects are scary. I can’t get out of bed. I have zero energy. I keep throwing up. I have insane chills I am either freezing or hot. And the worst of them all…. ANXIETY. I can’t even catch my breath. This is the worst I’ve almost ever felt. I called the doctor and he said it’s possible that the pill is doing this and to take Omerpradex instead. I hope this feeling will go away fast because I have never felt so ill before!!!"

• Anonymous
• January 25, 2010

"I originally took this for three months a year ago. It worked great during the time with minimal side effects. Went off of it with no problem and had no heartburn for quite a long time. When I had an acid reflux episode last fall, I took it for about a week, where all these weird side effects happened. Developed lower right back pain, joints kept cracking when moving, and the occasional stomach pain in the lower left abdomen. Am disappointed since it was the only thing that really helped my reflux."

• Anonymous
• May 29, 2008

"I have very severe acid refulx with esophagal ulcers. I have tried tons of other medications and this is the only one that has given me relief without needing to supplement with antiacids! I do experience headaches as a side effect but they are mild and worth the relief."

• nexium...
• February 2, 2009

"Nexium worked great for me too. After two years of use I developed high blood pressure. Maybe related to Nexium (known rare side effect) or maybe not. Stopping the drug seems not possible. Heartburn comes back, and it is very severe. "

• PSano
• March 24, 2018

"I started Proton Pump Inhibitors after cancer treatment in 1998. I started with a mild medicine and progressed as things got worse to Nexium twice a day. I haven't had the side affects others seem to have had so I guess I am lucky in that way. It has helped the acid reflux for sure. But one side effect I haven't seen here is ED. For Men taking this medication, if you begin to experience ED consult your doc and see if there is something else that could be used"

• mygerd
• December 17, 2011

"Over the years I have taken it "as needed". I try to control the acid reflux by watching what I eat. Mayo, Chocolate, mints, tomato sauces really set it off. Sometimes I forget. I try to take it as infrequently as possible because I have heard it may be responsible for decreasing bone density (I"m 69) and there may be other side effects. I was averaging one every 4-5 days. If I'm very careful can go longer, but sometimes I want to splurge. Today I refilled a prescription and noticed it was for "DR" delayed release. Anxious to see if there is any difference."

• Anxie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2021

"After having heartburn my doctor just automatically prescribed this to me. Let me tell you something! This is the worse thing I could’ve put in my mouth. My anxiety was off the roof! I ended up in the ER because I thought I was having a heart attack. I’ve always suffer from anxiety but this time it’s worse. Burning palm sensation, weird sensations in my brain along with pressure. My vision feels foggy and blurry, and I have arm and leg pain, and depersonalization. The list goes on. It’s been almost a month and I’m still suffering. I feel terrible. I wanted to quit my job and stay in bed! Although this may work for others. It can have bad effects on some. Use with caution!"

• Roonie
• March 30, 2021

"Doctor told me to take nexium for heartburn. Within a day made me feel bloated, head ache, tired, stomach cramps, serious constipation for 3 weeks and low mood, I took this for 3 weeks on and off. Had no idea it was nexium that was making me feel awful, thought it was my body which made me worry a lot. It worked well for heartburn but the side effects were awful. Would never take it again."

• Gina
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2021

"That nexium needs to be off the shelf. That nexium 40 mg O took it for four days and gave terrible headaches and body feels sick. I will never take another PPI again. I started it four days ago today. Who made that awful drug."

• Bomber
• July 27, 2021

"I’ve been on over the counter nexium 20 mg for 6 daily doses as I hadn’t been able to pick up my omeprazole prescription. My god I thought I was dying! Massive panic attack yesterday nausea dizziness and early morning insomnia followed by crazy thoughts diarrhoea and eye twitches . I still have waves of nausea had no idea what it was until I visited these shared experiences I’m off it now and this review site has settled my nerves ! This stuff is utterly toxic ! Steer clear !Thank you all"

• Mike...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 16, 2018

"I thought the Nexium Clear Minis would be a good choice since they're so small they should be very easy to swallow. Today I think I aspirated the capsule as I took it early this morning and coughed it up finally this evening. In the windpipe it didn't dissolve like it would in the esophagus and stomach so it was partially intact. Scary and relieved that it didn't go further into my lungs!!!"

• Tjano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 7, 2019

"I had been taking Somac (brand of Pantoprazole) for a possible ulcer, then a pharmacist suggested Nexium. Within hours I had bad nausea. Next day I read it causes bad nausea, went back pharmacy, the chemist confirmed nausea and sweating. I had both -so no more for me"

• Mads4it
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 8, 2023

"I have GERD intermittently, as a side effect of another illness. I only get symptoms when I lie down in bed or get ready. I only take it when I feel the symptoms escalating at bedtime, and if I take it on time, the symptoms subside rapidly and I can comfortably go to bed within a few minutes. I feel bad that the experience might be completely different for others. But I'm glad that for me, it works perfectly."

• mslad...
• January 10, 2009

"I have tried everything to ease the pain and discomfort of acid reflux. Then I was introduced to the "purple pill", Nexium, about three years ago and to my total surprise it worked. So now I'm a "firm believer" in the product. I'm very, very satisfied. Thank you Nexium!"

• Anonymous
• February 20, 2010

"I had excess acid all of my life including as a child. As an adult I was miserable because all of my friends and family could eat anything at any time. I often would sit up in bed for hours trying to sleep. I tried everything, then my doctor put me on Nexium. I has been heaven. I eat normally. I sleep normally. I don't hurt, belch, and/or throw up any more. No side effects after over two years. Love this stuff."

• Anonymous
• June 1, 2009

"After using Nexium for many years, I have abdominal pain and lots of wind and constant diarrhea. Loperamide did not control this. Now I am on a strict no carbohydrate, no dairy and no caffeine diet. It is working at this time, June 2009."

• The...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 30, 2021

"I took 20 mg for about a year. Heartburn was gone but at what cost? Painful joints and hips, fatigue. Feeling lousy. Lookup what the recent studies are saying about liver damage. This medicine starves your body of nutrients like calcium and magnesium which are highly essential. this can affect your bones). Also the low stomach acid creates a friendly environment for nasty bacteria that attack your organs. I have had my last dose of this very dangerous drug. Do your research and be aware."

• Schwe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 3, 2021

"I have had GERD since the 1990's. I have been on all different medication for this problem. No other pill has given me such problems like nexium. After using it for 2 weeks; got such achy bones all over that I was in constant pain. I have osteoarthritis but not all over as this. My stools are really soft and I go a lot. Sometimes 2x or 3x a day. If I pass gas sometimes I shart myself. I take nexium 3 to 4 times a week. My body can't handle 7 days a week. This by far has been the worst GERD medication that I have ever taken. It works for my GERD but the side effects are terrible."

• never...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 13, 2021

"I have been on Nexium for years. Have tried to get off it with no success. Last spring, summer, 2020 symptoms warranted a complete workup - lab , CT, upper endo - increased my nexium to 80 mg a day. I started (in hindsight) getting almost daily headaches, more depressed and irritable, then out of control anger. I though I was going crazy. I stopped Nexium 3 days ago. No more headaches, feel great, no irritability. I am now on 40 privacy? 2x a day . This is a horrible drug. Stay away at all costs. Plus , very expensive, - interesting in 3 x as much with insurance so I bought OTC. I think there needs to be atlas action suit against this drug - It is addictive and changes your body's ability to deal with reflux (proven in studies of people without GERD)"

• Garde...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 13, 2022

"I've been on and off Nexium since the beginning of 2020. My GERD symptoms can get really bad if I don't follow a strict diet and a certain way to eat which is small portions and chew slowly. Sometimes I don't follow those rules, so I would need Nexium as soon as the GERD gets bad. Nexium does work for my worst symptoms, but I think this the last time I will take these tablets because it's definitely the reason why I was feeling so weird every time I took them. My side effects I would get are bloating, constipation, racing thoughts, mind pops and VERY creepy dreams and thoughts. I can't wait until the drug is completely out of my system. My tips for people struggling with GERD: - eat healthy - exercise - lower stress and anxiety - limit full cream, acidic food and spicy food - eat small meals - chew your food A LOT - don't drink liquids with food (this is my main cause of GERD) Avoid Nexium. It has so many lawsuits, yet it's still on shelves in stores."

• Anonymous
• August 3, 2011

"It is the only medicine for reflux that works for me. Right now I am on a different medicine because my insurance won't pay for it and I even have trouble eating basic foods (with a good reflux medicine you should only have problems when you make a really wrong food choice; not normal food at normal times). The same insurance has paid for it for 3 years and now I since the end of June, I have been having to go through too much red tape to get Nexium, that works for me."

• Roe
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2021

"I have really bad GERD been dealing with it for years, peptic ulcers, bleeding ulcer and hiatal hernia. I’ve tried my fair share of medications for this problem. I stopped using the meds a couple years ago and have been in agony with heartburn for a year now, I caved and got the nexium off brand at Costco. Literally less than a month in and my anxiety is INSANE. I’m so tired, jittery and anxious. I already have anxiety and depression so this just made it flare up and go nuts. I am stopping it tomorrow and going to speak to my dr about finding something that will work so I don’t live with the chronic heartburn but also so I don’t have to take stuff that gives me severe anxiety. This sucks!"

• Ellle
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2021

"I only took it for 3 weeks and I had never been so sick in my entire life -Unable to eat without vomiting - Vomiting up acid for hours - Rash - Wheezing - Had to go to the ER twice and call an ambulance once - Couldn’t even drink water without vomiting - Panic attacks and suicidal thoughts This is pure awfulness"

• Joe...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 5, 2023

"I didn't sleep for about four months because I couldn't sleep due to acid reflux. After a bunch of tests, they figured out I had a hiatal hernia. I really had no choice because Tums doesn't work that well. I've been taking Nexium for a couple of years now, and honestly, I have very few symptoms. I haven't had any of the symptoms mentioned here."