Nexium User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Gerdg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2021

For GERD "I took this 20mg twice a day as recommended by my doctor) and within 4 days I had palpitations, insomnia, extreme anxiety, dizziness, nausea and pins and needles in my neck and legs. Worse was at night when trying to lie down when there would be pressure in my head and chest and violent dizziness and nausea. I had two weeks of only sleeping 2 hours a night and peaked with 2 successive nights of no sleep and a visit to Accident & Emergency. Suddenly realised it was the tablets and stopped the, effects slowly going and sleeping at last."

• BruceA
• November 10, 2014

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

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

For GERD "Omg I an 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 palpation and much more!! Ended up in the ER, did an ultrasound and bloodwork and nothing came up so they must thought I was faking it. It raises my blood pressure, makes me so fatigue 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!"

• LPRguy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2022

For GERD "I was diagnosed with Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in 2018, in my mid-40s. This surprised me because I had zero problems with reflux in my life, and in fact never experienced heartburn ever. The doctor advised I take Nexium for my LPR, as well as abruptly cut out caffeine. The result was disastrous. I abruptly developed a crippling anxiety, depression, and anhedonia (lack ability to feel pleasure) problem, about a week later. I never had any of these conditions prior to taking Nexium and cutting out the caffeine! After about a few weeks, I tried quitting first the Nexium and then later bringing back the caffeine. A few days after doing both, my psychological condition rapidly improved. However, at the time I attributed my issues being from caffeine withdrawal, and not the Nexium. Wrong! I ended up being given Nexium again for something different, and the anxiety started to return! I quickly quit it, and went back to normal. If it makes you feel anxious, quit it now!"

• Elfling
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 16, 2016

For Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis "I was prescribed Nexium 40mg approx 2 years ago at our local hospital after being diagnosed as having a quantity of small duodenal ulcers. No side effects were evident for the first week or so but then I started to feel aches and pains all too easily, later developing mood swings, quite extreme at times. I informed my doctor who dismissed my claims,( I do not lie! )After just under the two years of taking Nexium, I decided to take things into my own hands, I discovered Slippery Elm capsules. I am now into my fifth month of taking only one capsule a day having weaned myself off the Nexium, interspersed with Slippery Elm in the first week. I now have no side effects and with care have little or no acid indigestion."

• Anonymous
• February 12, 2012

For GERD "I have had GERD since I was 19 years. For some reason I eat Ketchup with everything. I am 31 now. I've use Nexium in the past and my acid reflux always went away. Recently I've had upper back pains, cold chills, stomach and heart burns and the worse belly pain ever after I ate. The doctor sent me for a blood test which came back negative for any infections. I was placed on Nexium. Within 2 days I felt much better. I would recommend this for anyone. Wish I tried it before I did the ultrasound of my kidney, liver and gallbladder together with a chest x ray. I guess you got to pay a high price for a good product like Nexium. But I don't mind. I feel much better now."

• Ashle...
• July 28, 2015

For GERD "I have now been using Nexium 24 for only 4 days but I am seeing the effects already! I have been able to enjoy many foods I have had to avoid in the past with little to no burn. I absolutely have hope that Nexium is the answer to all my problems and that in time it will eliminate the problems all together. I was lucky enough to receive my Nexium free from a mission and now I'm a dedicated customer. Thank you so much for this awesome product!"

• Tamar
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2022

For GERD "I only got prescribed Nexium yesterday due to intense chest pressure/ heart burn caused by the bacteria h pylori. I took 2 doses at the Hospital, one when I got home and one when I woke up as instructed by the doctor. The side effects are scary. I can’t get out of bed. I have zero energy. I keep throwing up. I have insane chills I am either freezing or hot. And the worst of them all…. ANXIETY. I can’t even catch my breath. This is the worst I’ve almost ever felt. I called the doctor and he said it’s possible that the pill is doing this and to take Omerpradex instead. I hope this feeling will go away fast because I have never felt so ill before!!!"

• Bbwasil
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 24, 2016

For GERD "I have a severe acid reflux and my doctor recommended Nexium. I took it only 5 days and experienced no difference whatsoever. Absolutely no change. I still have severe acids and to be honest the drug seemed to make my symptoms worse. As well I am 100% sure it interacts with antidepressants and lowers their effectiveness! So if you are taking SSRI, please be aware!"

• Leeanne
• November 11, 2020

For GERD "Beware of their marketing scam. I called the phone number on their marketing add on tv. I asked for a trial and the person said I would be charged a shipping fee of $7.95 . I said that was fine . They charged me $7.95 on Oct. 4th. On Oct 21st. I was charged $119.90. I did not receive the product until Oct. 30th. I called nexium and complained about the charge. They said, “I needed to call 14 days after trying the product to cancel the agreement”, I was not aware of any agreement because I only asked for a trial, and besides, I received the product 9 days after I was charged $119.90. How was it possible for me to try the product in 14 days to cancel the agreement that was not explained to me. They charged me even before I was able to try the product. Nexium did not work. I took it for 3 nights and stayed up all 3 nights! This is really a scam and I am disputing it."

• Smittie
• Taken for 10 years or more
• November 10, 2016

For Barrett's Esophagus "I've taken One Nexium 40mg 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, began having very bad episodes of heart burn. They have agreed to pay for the name brand."

• Anonymous
• June 18, 2009

For GERD "Nexium seemed to be the answer for the first 3 years but lately it has fallen short and all the pain has returned with vengeance. There always was the side effects of headaches, gas and elevated blood pressure."

• sajjad
• August 10, 2011

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "Best for curing H. pylori "Nexium 20mg" half hour before breakfast and half hour before dinner also my doctor suggested me to use Frisium only at night time before sleep. Within 2 days I start feeling better and I used it for 1 month but Frisium I only took for one week."

• Anonymous
• September 2, 2009

For GERD "I thought it was working until I developed severe stomach cramps that wouldn't go away. Got scoped and discovered I had fairly severe damage to the esophagus which had reduced the efficiency of swallowing down to 10%. Don't assume the medication is working unless you get checked. They switched me to omeprazole. "

• Paul...
• March 8, 2015

For GERD "I suffered severe pain from GERD that I had to be hospitalized. The next day I bought the Nexium 24hr, not because I saw it was the top selling brand at Walmart, but because my mom said to get Prilosec lol. Anyway, within minutes the pain from my GERD disappeared. One con I've had so far though. The medicine states 24hrs, for me it's roughly 18-20 hrs and I start feeling the acid again. So keep that in mind."

• Bry
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 24, 2019

For GERD "I had two months of daily awful heartburn. I wasn't eating the best and I was drinking alcohol. Well, that part didn't stop, but I did take Nexium. It was amazing. During the 14 days I lightened my diet but still ate the things I enjoyed. I'm 35, and I think this is my first "medication" review, lol."

• Lizzard...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 25, 2019

For GERD "I have been on nexium many years first 40mg and for a long time 20 mg . It controls the reflux but in spite of working on my diet if I go off of it for a few days I get very bad diarrhea and then might start to throw up stomach acid . Even tapering off might not work. I was originally diagnosed with a hiatial hernia. "

• Abba
• November 4, 2018

For GERD "I just want to say that if you have GERD and have a history of aspiration pneumonia, Do Not replace rxnexium 40MG with the OTC 24hr Nexium. They Are Not The same, after my mother wanted to try the otc Nexium for a few months, she developed Aspiration pneumonia after not having it for many years (10), she passed away"

• GERDGAL
• May 20, 2011

For NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulcer "It helps so much. Before this, my life was miserable with the morning nausea then vomiting tons of acid straight from the stomach. It is not a way to live. We need to be grateful we have resources such as Nexium and other options to help and to treat these conditions. I know for sure in my case!"

• RMM
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2021

For GERD "Please be aware that this medication can cause anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Supposedly, it is a rare side effect, but I don’t have any allergies and I’ve never reacted to a medication like that before. When I was 19 years old (now 28) I had major stomach issues. I was diagnosed with gastritis and given this medication. I will never forget how it made me feel. I never want to feel like that again. I stayed up all night crying and staring out the window wishing I could just leave this world. I’m normally a very happy and content person. I will never ever take Nexium again. My doctor was able to give me another medication that made me better but I can’t remember what it was called. I only remember Nexium because of how horrible it was. The best way to describe it is Nexium made me feel like I was going crazy."

• 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
• November 30, 2009

For GERD "Took this a year ago for about 3 months, and seemed to work for the most part. Just had a little bit of stomach 'pain' due to the PPI's being blocked. Went off after that duration and had few issues. Later, I was on it for two weeks and it gave me strange side effects like lower abdominal aches in the back, a 'butterfly in the stomach' sensation that would not go away to the point where I would get 'attacks'. In the future, I'll only use this medicine for a week or so in case I really need it."

• Dusty
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2018

For GERD "I took Nexium for three days (20 mg) and stopped due to explosive coughing which started day two. It intensified my asthma and caused diarrhea. I’m now five days out from stopping this drug, and I can’t get rid of these side effects. For me, this was a horrible drug."

• Toby
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 6, 2019

For Barrett's Esophagus "Diagnosed w/ Barrett's 10 months ago and on 20 mg Nexium once daily per MD. Barrett's less than 1 cm. Have changed to 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, vit D & K, calcium plus exercise for my bones so I hope this helps."

• Anonymous
• May 15, 2010

For GERD "I have taken NEXIUM for about 10 yrs. It works so good! Though the last 6 months I have used tums also. But the insurance says it isn't for acid reflux and won't let me have any more. Having a lot of trouble finding something that works! I want my Nexium back, it hurts so bad all of the time, even just a glass of water makes me hurt."