Nexium for Barrett's Esophagus User Reviews

• Anonymous
• June 4, 2010

"I was diagnosed with Barrett's about 3 years ago and went on Nexium. I take 1 x 40mg pill a day. A year ago, I had a gastroscopy and my Barrett's was gone. I will continue to have a scope every two years to monitor it. I will probably be on it forever. I have no side effects from taking it either."

• Anonymous
• February 15, 2012

"I had been taking Nexium for about the last 10 years. While taking it, I had no problems at all. Prior to taking Nexium, I had difficulties with acid reflux even from something as simple as eating a slice of bread."

• Elg...
• May 20, 2014

"I have taken Nexium for over 12 years. I have had a low magnesium problem for 10 years and severe dry mouth for 3 years. My doctor wants me to continue with Nexium, but I cannot continue. The magnesium problem is very serious, and I have had emergency doses of magnesium to get my levels back up. The dry mouth is causing me to have numerous dental problems. I really have to quit Nexium."

• Meg...
• January 2, 2011

"I have been on Nexium for at least 3-4 years. It did take a change in medicine to two pills a day, but I have not changed my diet like I should have. Nexium cured my Barrett's, and I am on a 2-year endoscopy check now, so I love it."

• Baz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2020

"I've been suffering with Barrett's for years. Tried omeprazole, anti-acid tablets, etc. On Boxing Day last year, I belched for 10 hours straight. There was a sulfur taste. I picked up a box of Nexium in a supermarket. Within a day, I was a lot better. Only used five tablets in the pack. I've slept really well since then and only have a small amount of reflux. My quality of life has improved because of Nexium."

• Nin...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 8, 2016

"I've been on Nexium, 40 mg, one per day for about 4 years. I don't really watch my diet like I should, but I've had no issues at all, never any throat burn like I had prior to Nexium. I do have Barrett's and should be more careful about the foods I eat, but I don't eat a lot of anything, that helps. I do drink coffee sometimes, tomato-based sauces, etc. I don't seem to have side effects from Nexium."

• Car...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 24, 2018

"I’ve had Barrett's esophagus for ten years, and of all the meds prescribed, Nexium for Barrett's esophagus has been the only one that saves me from horrible acid reflux. When insurance refused to pay any longer, I attempted to treat my disease myself with many supplements for GERD. I ended up with a severely inflamed esophagus and a related stricture the doctor dilated at the time of endoscopy. He informed me I must return to Nexium with no substitutes indefinitely, as it is protecting me from getting cancer of the esophagus due to having Barrett's. The inflammation healed right away once I was back on Nexium."

• gra...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 5, 2013

"I was on Nexium for more than 4 years, and the Barrett's esophagus that I have has been stable. I believe that Nexium has healing properties, but change in diet has to come with it. My husband's insurance now refuses to pay for it because it is supposedly for short term."

• Hsp...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 18, 2019

"When I first started taking Nexium for Barrett’s esophagus, everything seemed fine. Then, after having a gastric bleed, in which they found cancer cells, I went through 6 weeks of radiation and chemo treatments. The good news is the cancer's gone. But during that time, the doctor doubled my dose of Nexium to 80 mg. I take it as 40 mg twice a day. So, after 6 months of Nexium treatment, I mysteriously had a spine fracture, recurrent sinus infections, severe stomach pain, and inflammation. I couldn’t figure out what was happening, so I researched Nexium and found it can weaken the bones and cause spine fractures, also contribute to stomach distress and sinus headaches, and so many other things it’s hard to even imagine. Now I know why the FDA has put out so many warnings about this drug. My question is why don’t they ban it. I’m seeing my doctor about getting off this horrible drug."

• Kle...
• March 27, 2016

"Used Nexium for over 14 years. You need to stop taking this medication or any acid reducer medication 3 days before the use of any antibiotics. If you do not, then you can get an infection that is quite dangerous called Clostridia Difficile, or C. Diff, which gives you diarrhea and a paralyzed colon! The bacteria eats away at the lining of the large intestine until you bleed out, have diarrhea, and colon cancer and/or polyps! Use only for 3 days and stay off until you start having symptoms again; then use it again for 3 days (72 hours) as that is how long your colon needs to regenerate! Stop! Then repeat! If you have trouble sleeping, use Benadryl intermittently!"

• MIK...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 12, 2024

"Nexium medication has made a huge difference to my life. I no longer worry about causing painful reflux when I choose something on a menu. It has helped me stabilize my Barrett's esophagus to a point where I only need one endoscopy every year."

• Smi...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 10, 2016

"I've taken one Nexium 40 mg for 13 years. It has been very helpful. Could only eat baby food when diagnosed. When my health insurance said I had to use the generic brand, I tried it for five days and began having very bad episodes of heartburn. They have agreed to pay for the name brand."

• Bru...
• November 10, 2014

"Prior use of prescription Prevacid did not provide relief for 24 hrs. 1/day 40 mg Nexium provides about 30 hr no acid sensations. My only side effect of Nexium is my stool usually has the consistency of peanut butter."

• Tob...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 6, 2019

"Diagnosed with Barrett's 10 months ago and on 20 mg Nexium once daily per MD. Barrett's less than 1 cm. Have changed to a plant-based diet. Some constipation issues, but can be tolerated. Also have osteopenia and just finished Fosamax. Next endoscopy in August. Hopefully, Nexium dosage is sufficient. Consuming protein, potassium, vitamin D & K, calcium, plus exercise for my bones, so I hope this helps."

• Di ...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 3, 2024

"Have used 20mg Nexium consistently over 10 years. Worked well for all but the worst triggers (bummer), but became concerned about long-term effects. Started using it intermittently and noticed my eyesight became blurry when back on Nexium (confirmed this many times). Have had my bone density checked a few years ago and they said it was okay. Concerned for side effects on kidneys and non-absorption of vitamins, etc., so will continue to use it intermittently."

• Dia...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 27, 2021

"Nexium controlled reflux symptoms very well. Was able to eat some foods I hadn’t for years. But very concerned with side effects for long-term use. Been on this drug for several years. So far, so good."

• Sis...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 21, 2019

"I was prescribed Nexium 40 mg 30 years ago and 9 years ago ranitidine to be used in conjunction with Nexium in the morning and ranitidine 40 mg at night. When the Aust gov took Nexium off PBS, I was prescribed Salpraz 40 mg. I have been taking this in conjunction with ranitidine for two weeks and have had severe reflux 4 or 5 times and moderate reflux about 7 times. In the past, I had only suffered moderate reflux once or twice a month. I am a pensioner and cannot afford to buy Nexium over the counter."

• Kop...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 2, 2019

"Been on Nexium 40 mg per day for 14 yrs. No side effects, and reflux is well controlled."

• Anonymous
• April 21, 2010

"Became very constipated on this medication."

• fri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 9, 2013

"Constipation, the worst on this medication."

• Cow...
• October 10, 2016

"Side effects are horrible. Fatigue, dizziness, foggy head, aching muscles, and burning toes."

• Gar...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 17, 2015

"On Nexium for 15 years."