Nexium and Fatigue: What Users Say

• HWa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 2, 2021

For GERD "Thank you, thank you!! I thought I was going crazy!!!!! Massive anxiety attacks, high blood pressure, heart palpitations, massive headaches, worst cramps ever... so many ED visits, so many doctors' visits, ultrasounds, stress tests! My doctors thought I was a hypochondriac, that I was faking it... they put me on so many prescriptions! So I decided to go off all my medications. I have felt the best for the last few weeks until yesterday when I got heartburn, so I took my Nexium tablet... within 30-40 mins I was laying in bed so bloody sick! Blood pressure was up, headaches kicked back in, massive fatigue. So I googled and found this review pages! I have now chucked out my tablets and I'll find something else to stop the heartburn! Thank you, thank you!!"

• Anonymous
• February 27, 2012

For GERD "Nexium was moderately effective at reducing my GERD symptoms, but the side effects made it not worth taking. I had trouble sleeping, felt very lethargic and fatigued, found it difficult to think through complex problems (which, in my job, is a serious concern). I felt constantly run-down and had no energy, but could not get a good night's sleep."

• Anonymous
• February 27, 2012

For GERD "Nexium was moderately effective at reducing my GERD symptoms, but the side effects made it not worth taking. I had trouble sleeping, felt very lethargic and fatigued, found it difficult to think through complex problems (which, in my job, is a serious concern). I felt constantly run-down and had no energy, but could not get a good night's sleep."

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

For GERD "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."

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

For GERD "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

For GERD "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."

• Mar...
• December 29, 2016

For GERD "Taking for the first time, started 6 days ago, and it is not helping and seems to be making the condition worse. Lots of swallowing, stomach noises, dry cough, and lack of energy. Disappointed. Is it safe to just discontinue use?"

• Eso...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2022

For GERD "Omg, I am so glad I found this website!! I took Nexium 20mg 24hr for 2 weeks, then my GI put me on 40mg, and after taking it for 1 week, I thought I was going crazy with all these horrible side effects such as anxiety, muscle twitches, bloating, belching, insomnia, heart palpitations, and much more!! Ended up in the ER, did an ultrasound and bloodwork, and nothing came up, so they must have thought I was faking it. It raises my blood pressure, makes me so fatigued that some days I couldn’t even get out of bed. My mouth and eyes were so dry, brain fog, and confusion…. Just HORRIBLE!! I’m so glad I went on here and found all these reviews, I will stop taking it!"

• hpy...
• December 1, 2009

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "Being on this medicine for the first 5 days was hard, felt sicker than ever with symptoms of mild diarrhea, some hives, worst nausea, fatigue. This started to improve day 6. After being on it for a week, am almost back to normal. Felt like the drugs had to work on the H. Pylori, then the body had to work on getting the drug out of the body."

• Sic...
• January 6, 2021

For GERD "I'm 60 years old, 8 stone, and really careful what I eat, but for weeks on end, I'll get GERD. It takes its toll and gets me down. I've tried lots of meds, including nearly all the PPIs available. They all have side effects for me, but Nexium was clearly the worst. It's a drug that actually worked well, cured the GERD, but I've given up with it as I get headaches, dry mouth, tinnitus, twice as bad as normal, and a fatigue like I have flu. The best of the worst for me is Rabeprazole. It's a debilitating illness that, when you're doing nothing to aggravate it, flares up. I'd have an operation if there was one available, but the doctors never give this as an option, just keep prescribing these strange drugs that make you feel dreadful."

• 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. Look up 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."

• Cau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2022

For GERD "Was given Nexium 40 mg for GERD. First week was great. Felt relief after 3 days. Second week it stopped working as well and nasty side effects. The worst being anxiety (crying all day), painful muscle cramps, and it made my chronic pain (fibromyalgia) worse! But also insomnia, stomach pain, headaches, trembling, watery diarrhea, nausea, insomnia, weakness, and fatigue. I'm asking the doctor tomorrow for something else. Never taking this again."

• Cow...
• October 10, 2016

For Barrett's Esophagus "Side effects are horrible. Fatigue, dizziness, foggy head, aching muscles, and burning toes."

• Mer...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2024

For GERD "It worked, but I was dizzy almost all day, lightheaded, dry mouth, fatigue, heart palpitation, depressed eyes, a little blurry."

• ksa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2018

For GERD "My side effects were insomnia, fatigue, and abdominal pain. It helped my condition, for best results, use it for 4 weeks. Modifying diet is very important."