Is it possible to have a reaction to Nexium after taking it for over 6 wks.?
yes it is possible to have a reaction after taking any new medicne, believe me i tkae alot of medicine. i have crohn’s disease and i toolk nexium it work great for me but insurance would not pay for it so had to swich to protonix
March 13th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Esomeprazole may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: headache diarrhea upset stomach gas stomach pain constipation dry mouth Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately: hives skin rash itching difficulty breathing or swallowing swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs hoarseness Esomeprazole may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.Some patients who took a medication similar to esomeprazole for a long time developed a condition in which the stomach muscles weaken and shrink. It is not known if taking esomeprazole increases your risk of developing this condition. Laboratory animals who were given esomeprazole developed stomach tumors. It is not known if esomeprazole increases the risk of tumors in humans. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking esomeprazole.
March 13th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
anything is possiblethe normal prescription is 4 weeks or 8 weeks.i did 4 weeks, then switched to 2 weeks on prilosec
March 13th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
I would say it probably is it takes a few weeks to get into your system and then build up to cause a reaction. I would say go back to your doctor. Hope this helps.