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What is Nexium used for?
What should I tell my health care provider?
What are some possible side effects?
What is Nexium used for?
Nexium is used to treat heartburn and Acid Reflux Syndrome. Your doctor may have prescribed it to treat the symptoms associated with acid reflux disease (GERD), of which heartburn is the most common.
Nexium works by decreasing the acid produced by these acid pumps. Nexium turns off some of the pumps to keep acid production under control. By reducing acid production in the stomach, it reduces the amount of acid backing up into the esophagus and causing reflux symptoms.
What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?
When visiting your doctor, you might discuss the following:
- Your symptoms
- Any medicines you are taking
- Any allergic reactions to medicines you have experienced in the past
- If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant
- Your diet
What are some possible side effects of Nexium?
Commonly reported side effects include:
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal Pain
- Call your doctor
if you nexium - these may be signs that you are allergic to the medicine and you may need emergency medical help
For more detailed information about Nexium, ask your health care provider.
Common misspelling of Nexium - necksium, necsium, nexeom, nexiom |
