Esomeprazole for GERD User Reviews (Page 2)

• sal...
• February 25, 2020

"I have been on Nexium for a number of years. After eating too much fiber, I got my stomach irritated. The doctor put me on 40 mg of Nexium instead of the 20 mg that I had taken. Well, the 40 mg caused my blood pressure to go up and my heart to race. Will not take the 40 mg anymore."

• Bob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2016

"Heartburn has interfered with my life for years, and I can now honestly say Nexium has transformed my life. What an astounding difference - I could not believe it. My daughter recommended I try it, to say I was skeptical is an understatement. I think this is a wonder pill. No more waking in the night and taking antacid liquids or tablets. No more popping antacid tablets numerous times a day. What a fantastic relief. Brilliant really isn't strong enough to explain the difference."

• Hor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2021

"I have been taking this medication for the past 4 months, 20 mg but recently up to 40 mg. I wanted to stop taking it a while ago as I felt it wasn’t working, but the specialist insists on taking it. Since taking 40 mg, I have felt so nauseous, have headaches, and feel so dizzy. Since reading these reviews, I have only just put 2 and 2 together. This drug is the cause of all the weird symptoms I’ve been experiencing for the past few months. I’ve had multiple doctor visits due to having bad palpitations, chest tightness, and breathlessness very regularly for the past few months. Had heart ultrasound and multiple ECGs, doctors have said my heart is fine and it’s my anxiety, yet it has nothing to do with my anxiety. This is the best I have ever felt mentally. These symptoms just hit me randomly. Before this drug, I didn’t feel like this. It’s truly scary thinking about all the symptoms these drugs cause and doctors insist it’s fine. I’m going to stop taking this ASAP. NEVER AGAIN!"

• RMi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2012

"After suffering since 2008, a trip to the emergency room on Thanksgiving 2012 resulted in a prescription for Nexium. It has been a lifesaver, I have been on it less than a week. After having episodes of throwing up at least five times a week during the night and heartburn daily, my throat was raw and I constantly had issues. It has been amazing to be able to again eat what I want without the repercussions. I was afraid to try it because of the cost pre-insurance, but I printed an online discount card and used my insurance, and it was very affordable. Not to mention, I am able to sleep through the night without having my head elevated and the other issues I was having. I have seven ulcers diagnosed in 2008 and haven't had an issue all week. I LOVE NEXIUM!"

• Gri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2018

"I took Nexium for 14 days for GERD problems...first week noticed a difference in my GERD symptoms. The only side effect in my first week with Nexium was diarrhea. In the second week, my side effects got bad...every day headache day and night, feeling tired all day, muscle pain in my back, my shoulders, my neck, and my cheekbones, trouble falling asleep at night...hope all these bad side effects go away soon."

• ang...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2013

"Was on Prevacid for over a year. All of a sudden, it stopped working. Tried Protonix, all I can say is never again. So then Dr. prescribed Nexium 40 mg, been on it for about a week, so far so good. No side effects that I can tell, and acid is definitely under control."

• tom...
• February 17, 2012

"I am selecting GERD only because I can't get a correct diagnosis. I've been taking Prilosec, Prevacid, etc., with no help. Symptoms include pain that mimicked a heart attack, anything I eat feels 'stuck' halfway down my esophagus, and I am vomiting almost everything I eat or drink. Nighttime is a horror; acid runs right up into my nose, and I vomit 4-5 times per night. Nexium almost immediately stopped all symptoms with no side effects. I'm not a doctor, but all I can say is it has been a miracle for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2012

"Little to no heartburn after taking Nexium for 3 days now, but high blood pressure, tingly cramps in my stomach that bring me to the verge of throwing up, light headache, difficulty sleeping, throat's constrictive. Not sure if I can keep taking Nexium."

• Gre...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 27, 2024

"Anxiety and GERD - Nexium fixes all. Ever since I started to experience anxiety as a late teen, it would always be in combination with either heartburn or nausea. This went on for years until heartburn and nausea caused by food would trigger anxiety, they became synonymous. I took antacid Rennie for 4 years and Gaviscon for an additional 4 years. Eight years of taking up to 10 tablets a day! Finally, two years ago, I started taking Nexium, 1 pill a day, no side effects, no anxiety. Blood work is fine. Nexium saved my life!"

• Bet...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 24, 2013

"I've been on Nexium off and on for about ten years now. Depending on how it was covered under my insurance, I had to go off it at times since it was not covered. I have tried Protonix, Prilosec, and Prevacid (30 mg daily and 30 mg 2x a day). Prevacid gave me horrible diarrhea. Nexium has been the best. My latest insurance company wanted me to try Dexilant for a month before covering Nexium. Basically, one 60 mg Dexilant is like taking two 30 mg Prevacids. It didn't do anything but give me a cold after a month, and lots of diarrhea. I always come back to the Nexium. When things improve, I wean off it, taking it once every other day for a while to get off of it. I have been getting my calcium and magnesium levels checked every 6 months, always normal."

• Mia...
• August 14, 2019

"I had gastritis and was put on Nexium. After 2 months, still a lot of pain due to dairy, sugar, etc. (tasty foods). So I assumed that I still have gastritis! Soon after, I had a gastroscopy, and they found nothing. The doctor misdiagnosed me with IBS. So I took matters into my own hands. So I read online about the interaction Nexium could be causing. I hypothesized that perhaps this pain from foods is because of low acidity because proton pumps reduce acidity. It made sense! How can I eat chunky foods when my body does not have enough juices in my body to break it down due to Nexium! So, I got off Nexium the next morning, felt a burning sensation (takes time for your stomach to adjust). Instead of Nexium, I reached for bicarbonate soda and water. The acidity went away. I reached for the milk and tomato sauce, and was able to drink and digest it like a boss! I could not believe what I was experiencing! The problem was Nexium! Fact: Nexium causes hypersensitivity to the stomach in some people."

• Fru...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2018

"So I was taking Nexium 40 mg. I took it for a month. It didn't really work. I kept taking it thinking that maybe it takes time, but all I can say is it made my anxiety worse! Every morning my ears were ringing so loud, and my head felt fuzzy. I hated that feeling! I would feel chest pains as well. My GI doctor said that was from heartburn, but honestly, I knew it was the Nexium. I still keep taking it like a dummy because people I knew had a great experience with this med. In the end, I threw them away. Everyone is different, and this for me was just toxic. Try it out and see how it goes. It works for some people."

• Lil...
• September 2, 2016

"I was put on this for GERD and to heal my esophagus for an upper GI. I was only on it for a few weeks before I was hit out of nowhere with crippling stomach cramps and diarrhea that lasted for hours. My hands were shaky and would go numb, which they had never done before. This happened twice, each a week apart before we discovered the pill was behind it. Once I stopped taking it, every symptom stopped: the shakiness and numbness, cramping, and diarrhea all stopped. This pill had no effect on my GERD either, it just created misery for me. I still do not know why I got such a reaction from this pill."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2015

"Although it seems to work for my mother, for me, I had weird symptoms. I was only on the generic brand for 5 days before I had to stop taking the pills. I did not notice any difference in my actual reflux, but apparently, it heals your esophagus and reduces the amount of acid. My symptoms included: complete exhaustion even though I was getting the same amount of sleep and doing the same things during the day as before, I constantly had a dull ache in my stomach, I had a muscle spasm in my left arm for 2 days straight, constipation, feeling sick and completely unmotivated to do anything, I lost my appetite and hardly ate at all, I was easily hurting myself from barely moving (mostly in my back), extremely weak, headache, and swollen lips."

• Tom...
• September 1, 2015

"I have been on Nexium for several years, and it works well for me. However, my last bone density test showed some bone loss. My blood tests revealed low vitamin D, now taking supplements. This morning, my doctor's office called and said I need to come off Nexium, extended use can cause reflux acidity that worsens the condition. Waiting to hear what he recommends. Will be coming off Nexium."

• swi...
• June 9, 2014

"I've been taking Zegrid and Prilosec for years. I'm one week into Nexium, and I feel way better! Whenever I drink something, I feel awesome. No more little bit of discomfort. I'm amazed! Haven't had GERD, gas blockage in my chest, or gallbladder issues. I feel normal drinking cold and warm. I haven't tried a soda yet, but I did have half a beer, and the bubbles did not bother me at all! It's been years since 2007. I'm so happy, and Nexium, I thank you."

• AMB...
• July 30, 2015

"Nexium has been very effective in resolving my acid reflux. I have been taking the medication for over five years and now have to stop the medication. My bone density test showed third statistical deviation (3T), which reports that I have osteoporosis. I have been taking calcium and supplements with exercise for almost all my life, and it's hard to believe I have this disease. Nexium blocks the absorption by the body, thus the problem."

• Bil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2019

"So I got acid reflux to the point where it woke me up at night. I got the pills Nexium to help. It helped for two days before I noticed I was constipated and extremely gassy, making it feel like I was passing a kidney stone or had a hernia while it was just the gas build-up in my body. The next day, it felt so much worse, and I also got pukey, to the point where I couldn't sleep and just wanted to purge my body of Nexium."

• Anonymous
• June 3, 2015

"I was prescribed Nexium after 4 months of trying every other prescription med out there, following 4 months of severe GERD/silent reflux symptoms. Within the first 2 days of taking Nexium, the lump feeling in my throat started to go away. I am taking 40 mg of the TEVA generic Nexium, and so far, I feel way better. Hopefully it lasts. I was on Dexilant before, 60 mg once a day, and it gave me about 50% symptom relief. Nexium is the best PPI I have tried for sure, and I would recommend it to anyone."

• Jam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 29, 2021

"I couldn't figure out what was going on with me - I had extreme apathy (apathy is when you lack motivation to do anything or just don't care about what's going on around you), which is very unlike my character. I was struggling with GERD, just short-term for unknown reasons, so I decided to try the 14-day Nexium course of treatment. I stopped at day 11. I could not stand the mental health effects it had on me. It brought back my anxiety and panic attacks full force. Why is this not discussed more often? No, none of you are crazy. We can't all have the same issues and be brushed off by the medical profession. I am a registered nurse and will never endorse this medication."

• Str...
• April 17, 2017

"Had some absolutely crazy bad stomach pains that felt like I was having a heart attack and was hospitalized a couple of times in the lead-up to trying this drug. Have always had reflux but always kind of ignored it. Sometimes I'd wake up choking as I'd refluxed into my lungs while asleep. First I started this drug as prescribed, taking 40 mg every day, and it instantly took away problems. But being a strong believer in not taking drugs if possible, I stopped taking it every day. Now I only take it when I actually feel burning, which might only be once or twice a month. And within minutes, I feel better. Not saying to follow my lead, but this works for me. I think using this drug as I am and getting the relief I'm getting is absolutely wonderful."

• Edd...
• November 23, 2017

"Had GERD for 3 weeks, couldn't even sleep at night. So I decided to try Nexium 24HR after a bit of research. I've been on it now for 5 days, and for me, it works wonders. Now I can even eat, got my appetite back. All I can say after reading a lot of reviews, pros and cons, it really helped me, but to each his or her own. I had nothing to lose."

• Nat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2019

"I’ve been suffering from GERD since January. After being in the hospital, I was prescribed 40 mg Nexium. It worked, however, I had terrible side effects such as severe fatigue, muscle weakness, and mild hallucinations because of exhaustion. I then decided to take the natural road, which helped to a point, however, I was still suffering quite intensely. A month ago, I decided to succumb to my fear of trying the OTC Nexium. By day 4, I was better, by week two, I was clear of all of my symptoms. I feel great, happy, energetic, and grateful. Nothing more painful than watching your friends enjoy foods and drinks you can’t eat. I never thought the pain would end, and I’m so happy that I’m well again. I’m still on a low acidic diet because my aim is to come off the medication. I still think it’s important to find the root cause of your GERD and learn natural ways to heal your body. For now, Nexium has saved me."

• Pin...
• September 13, 2019

"In 2014, I was diagnosed with H. Pylori, which was eradicated successfully. In 2019, diagnosed with chronic gastritis, I was prescribed Nexium 40 mg for the first month and 20 mg for five months. It worked so well that I started eating things I was not able to eat before. I was so happy until I developed side effects that I never thought were from Nexium. They were stomach ache, diarrhea, constant nausea feeling, pain in my back and between shoulder blades, headache that would come on from little sound, like someone coughing, and extreme fatigue. When my periods started, I had nightmare cramping, I was vomiting, runny tummy all day, and excruciating pain. I couldn't sit, lie down, or walk. I was literally rolling on the floor with pain, and I never suffered from period pains before. I decided to go off it. I am on my first day. The stomach pain and the shoulder pain subsided, the fatigue almost completely gone. I had little diarrhea and tummy ache. I am hoping all this will be gone and will go back to normal. PPIs are a bittersweet pill."

• For...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2017

"I have taken other reflux medicine. My gastroenterologist suggested I try this one. This was a colossal mistake. I'll try to tell you what happened yesterday, and you can judge for yourself. So I woke up the next day after taking it the previous night and felt awful. I felt like I was going crazy, and my brain was a little bit messed up. I couldn't think straight. I felt like I wanted to crawl out of my skin. My fingertips were hurting. My muscles were aching. I had a hard time talking. The side effects were genuinely horrible, mentally and physically. It was one of the worst days I've had in a long time. I didn't take it after I went to bed, and the next day I woke up feeling fine. Avoid this drug."