2006-07-10 17:15:47 · 9 answers · asked by Sleepyguy 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
mainly the acid is causing my esophagus to narrow and I have trouble swallowing so I'm just wondering if I can go to my Doctor and he will prescribe me a higher dosage
2006-07-10 19:07:22 · update #1
No don't take more than 40mg. There is not good evidence you will get more benefit from a higher dose - and it might be harmful. To get maximum benefit take the medication about one hour before your largest meal of the day.
Your GI doc may have other experiences and will advise you further - but don't do it on your own. You can, however, add Ranitidine (available as an OTC medication at any pharmacy) 75mg, 2 x per day in addition to the Nexium. It goes about things in a different way and may have additive effect. Further you can use antacids such as Maalox in addition to both of the above.
You may also be having esophogeal spasm type problems and sometimes nitroglycerine (often used for heart disease) is useful to help relax smooth muscle contraction - thus improving the symptoms. Discuss this with your GI doc too.
Good luck.
2006-07-10 17:28:44 · answer #1 · answered by c_schumacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you modified your diet in any way? I find some people take pills for acid symptoms but neglect to change their diet. Things like greasy foods, alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, milk products and spicy foods can trigger these symptoms. If the Nexium at the normal dose doesn't work, I'd go back to the doctor. You may need a different type of medicine. If you take more than the recommended dosage of any medication, you could end up with problems on top of those you already have. I take Nexium for a hiatal hernia and find it works good for me. My doctor told me to take it a half hour before breakfast and I find it works better when I do this. But you might need something else.
2006-07-23 03:18:43 · answer #2 · answered by Garfield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-27 00:33:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also, don't overlook the possibility of a vagus nerve involvement.. If you are having a problem swallowing, may want to check for other nerve involvement in the cervical region of the spine. Deglutition has direct response to those nerves.
2006-07-24 06:52:57 · answer #4 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are other options out there. You should let your physician know. There is protonix, prevacid, prilosec, aciphex..... I wouldn't advise taking more than the 40mgs that have been prescribed.
2006-07-10 17:20:50 · answer #5 · answered by kimberloohoo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take on empty stomach in morning, than i eat lunch and proceed normally rest of the day. no heartburn at all.
2006-07-23 12:07:07 · answer #6 · answered by samziggymeyer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not without consulting your Dr you may need to try somthing else
I switched to previcid.
2006-07-10 17:18:28 · answer #7 · answered by ksgal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cousin takes one in morning and one in evening!
2006-07-10 17:20:18 · answer #8 · answered by sorrells316 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-22 04:09:13 · answer #9 · answered by Rather be dead than red... 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋