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Description
What is Nexium used for?
Nexium is a commonly prescribed medication that is used to treat symptoms of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is also used to treat other conditions that involve excess stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Your body needs stomach acid for digestion. However, when the muscle between your stomach and esophagus doesn’t close properly, this acid can end up in your esophagus. This causes the burning feeling in your chest and throat associated with GERD.
You can buy Nexium (Esomeprazole) online at My Drug Center. We also have the Esomeprazole generic available for purchase.
How does Nexium work?
Nexium comes as a capsule, which prevents it being released too quickly. Nexium contains the active ingredient esomeprazole, which belongs to a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPI). The esomeprazole in this medication works by blocking the production of acid in the stomach that’s made by proton pumps.
You can buy Nexium (Esomeprazole) capsules in the following strengths: 20mg and 40mg.
Directions
Before taking your prescribed medication read all the instructions and paper work that given to you by your pharmacist. Take your Nexium dosage orally once a day. Make sure you take it at the same time each day to create a routine for yourself and to ensure an even spread of the Esomeprazole dosage in your system. This medication should taken on a regular basis to have optimal results. Do not change or increase your dose.
Nexium should be taken at least one hour before a meal. Your blood sugar may need to be checked often, and you may need other blood tests at your doctor's office.
For the best results you should use this medication in addition to diet and exercise. By maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you it may naturally help control blood sugar levels.
Cautions
Nexium (Esomeprazole) may contain medical and non medical ingredients that could cause an allergic reaction. Before taking your prescribed Nexium dosage, speak with your doctor about any known allergies and medical conditions relating to kidney disease, heart failure, disease of the pancreas, gallstones. Nexium may not work as well when you use other medications at the same time because other drugs can also affect blood sugar levels. This includes prescription, and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here, tell your doctor about all medications or supplementation you use to avoid interactions with Nexium.
While taking Nexium, you may feel dizzy, drowsy or experience blurred vision. Avoid driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery until you feel it is safe. Alcohol and Cannabis can exasperate these side effects of Esomeprazole. Additionally you can speak with your doctor about acceptable limits for these substances while taking Januvia.
Controlling your blood sugar levels can become more challenging under stress. Speak with your doctor if you are unable to avoid or control stress.
Side Effects
Common Nexium side effects include:
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, dizziness, headaches, nervousness, abnormal heartbeat, muscle pain, leg cramps, and weakness.
Some serious Nexium side effects include:
Confusion, uneven heart rate, jerking muscle movements, muscle weakness and limp feeling, convulsions, severe allergic reaction (Swelling of face, lips, throat, hives, difficulty breathing), and hoarseness or trouble swallowing.
Stop using Nexium immediately and call your healthcare provider if you experience any side effects Esomeprazole that become unmanagable.
FAQs
What is Nexium?
Nexium is a medication used to treat Acid Relux. It is a proton pump inhibitor that helps to decrease the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
How long does it take for Nexium to work?
You should start to feel better within 2 to 3 days. However, it could take up to 4 weeks to gain the full benefit of this medication. So during this time you may still have some symptoms.
When to take Nexium?
You should take this medication at least one hour before a meal. Consult your doctor for any further details.
How long can you take Nexium?
Using this medication for a long period of time can increase the risk of inflammation of the stomach lining. Many licensed doctors will warn their patients to never take Nexium for more than 14 days at a time. And it should not be taken more than three 14-day courses in a year.
What are the side effects of Nexium?
Some of the most common side effects for Nexium are headaches, diarrhea, nausea, flatulence, decrease appetite, constipation, dry mouth, abdominal pain. However, if any of these persist or worsen, please speak with your doctor.
How long before Nexium is out of my system?
Nexium can stay in your system for almost 3 hours before it is released from your system.
What is the generic name for Nexium?
The generic alternative for Nexium is called Esomeprazole. My Drug Center is a certified Online Canadian Pharmacy, that lists this medication at an affordable price.
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