Nexium User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Shocked
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2021

For Erosive Esophagitis "WORST MEDICINE EVER!! I took this for gastritis for 6 days as prescribed by my medical specialist and only felt worse. I had a very mild discomfort in my upper abdomen before and after taking it, I felt as if my entire abdomen was tight and knotted and in pain. But the WORST part of it was that it made me feel DEPRESSED and had really dark suicidal thoughts and that feeling I can never forget. It scared me to the core. And then I realised it was this medicine that made me so mentally upset as well as physically in pain. I would not recommend this to anyone. Please use something else but not this."

• Dan
• August 26, 2020

For Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis "It is wonderful for your stomach. I was on it for 23 years, after two I started to have what the doctor called panic attacks. Blah blah blah, tests and psychiatrist later, nexium removes the magnesium out of your bones. Magnesium controls release of muscles, heartbeat, swallowing, I had become severely hypo (low) magnesium and no one ever caught it on a test until the last seizure. The guy in the ambulance who had seen me before said there’s something really wrong. When we got to the hospital I heard them argue with the nurse about magnesium not being in a panel, make sure you check his magnesium, the phlebotomist said, it is in a panel. It was not, 23 years of hypo magnesium and a two dollar lab test, I googled it, side effects, severe hypo magnesium. What a nightmare !!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 8, 2012

For Erosive Esophagitis "I have been on this medicine for about three years with good effect. My problem has cleared up. However, for the last week I have woken at about 1.30 am with severe heartburn so obviously the medication no longer is working. "

• Anonymous
• January 25, 2010

For GERD "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

For GERD "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."

• White...
• June 25, 2016

For Erosive Esophagitis "I am 41 years old and my blood pressure has risen. I'm told that I am spilling protein. I'm put on 10 mg. of zestril per day. I take the same amount even today. Zestril has a kidney protector in the drug. 2007 I'm taken to a hospital where they have a heat team waiting, but I'm told it's my stomach! I'm put on Prilosec, in 2010 I'm put on nexium. In the spring of 2016 I'm told that can not take nexium anymore because it can cause kidney issues! This summer I'm told that I have cyst all over my kidneys."

• nexium...
• February 2, 2009

For GERD "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

For GERD "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

For GERD "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

For GERD "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!"

• Reen
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2021

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I don't usually write reviews but I think this will help someone out there. Nexium nearly finished me!!! 3 months of palpitations (high blood flow and high pulse rate) as if my heart will shut down the next minute. Can't sleep except aided by music. Can't sleep on my left side. Went for several ECGs (which always revealed trachycardia) then finally Echocardiogram which was quite revealing. Heart is okay but something keeps triggering my complaints. Doctor placed me on meds and ultimately by God's grace I'm okay now. If I sight this drug anywhere I will run"

• Roonie
• March 30, 2021

For GERD "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."

• Nina...
• January 4, 2018

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection " It is good medication as it helped me, it was 14 days of treatment but its side effects if they were strong for me, I suffered from anxiety, agitation and tachycardia, but when the treatment was finished the symptoms disappeared gradually."

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

For GERD "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."

• Beating...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2021

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "I hadn't realised that Nexium caused terrible headaches until I did a bit of research. The headaches started when I was being treated for HP and also on the days I took Nexium for stomach acid. The deal breaker was having to spend an entire day in bed (and a day off work) with such a painful headache I couldn't function. No over the counter pain relief helped with the pain, just sleeping it off. I throwing it in the bin and letting my GP know how I reacted!"

• Bomber
• July 27, 2021

For GERD "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

For GERD "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

For GERD "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

For GERD "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

For GERD "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!"

• Centr...
• May 17, 2017

For NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulcer "I have been having do really bad heartburn and was so excited to get the new nexium clear minis to try out ! I have been using them for 7 days and already so a huge difference!! I'm not waking up all night to heartburn!"

• Anonymous
• February 20, 2010

For GERD "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

For GERD "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

For GERD "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

For GERD "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."