Pros & Cons
What are the pros and cons of Nexium (esomeprazole)?
- Most people tolerate Nexium well without severe side effects.
- Proton pump inhibitors like Nexium provide longer-lasting relief than OTC medications like TUMS or Pepcid.
- Children, including babies, can take Nexium.
- This medication is available by prescription as well as over-the-counter. There is a low-cost generic version. You can get brand name Nexium at discounted prices with a BuzzRx discount coupon.
- If you have trouble swallowing pills, Nexium powder for oral suspension contains granules that can be mixed with water and are easier to swallow.
- Unlike Maalox, TUMS, or Rolaids, Nexium does not immediately relieve GERD or heartburn symptoms. It takes 1-4 days to get the full benefits of this medicine.
- You need to take Nexium at least 1 hour before a meal.
- Long-term use of Nexium can lead to an increased risk of bone fracture, low magnesium, low vitamin B12 levels, and fundic gland polyps (small growths in the stomach lining).
- Nexium passes into breast milk and may not be appropriate for nursing mothers.
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