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

I had gastric bypass surgery in 2007 years later I developed ulcer in the stomach and doctors put me on Nexium 40 mg once a day then when I stopped taking it I got heartburn bad it was weird because I never had heartburn before I took Nexium
Went back for another endoscopy find out ulcers have came back was told to take Nexium twice a day to make the ulcer go away they went away now I feel like they’re back. I have pain on right beneath my breast bone on the top of the stomach and more frequent heartburn.

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

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!

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 :)

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

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.

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