Besides (maybe) getting heartburn again, are there any other side eefects when you stop taking Nexium?
2006-11-11 02:17:50 · 9 answers · asked by Steve B 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Speaking for myself, I would not take anything other than natural foods, and if something gave me heartburn I would stop eating it instead of buying a drug to cope with it.
2006-11-11 02:22:07 · answer #1 · answered by victorschool1 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-19 02:38:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would give stopping a try. I myself have very bad throat problems and have been on Nexium for a few years. I'm not a doctor, but this works for me. I take it 3 months on and three months off. It keeps my throat from bleeding, which is what happens because the acid is so strong it actually eats through the lining in my esophagus. I still get heartburn when I'm not taking it but I just use Tums Chewables during that time and it really works. I guess with me though, it's not the heartburn that really kills me, it's the cut up throat and bleeding.
I think you should always try to do without the meds if you can. There's nothing worse than living your life a slave to pharmaceuticals if you don't have to. So, at least give it a try. If you can't live without them, then at least you know.
2006-11-11 02:31:07 · answer #3 · answered by justanother1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on Nexium to. Not any more. Find out what is causing the heartburn - very important - and then make the changes you need to. I didn't have any side effects when I stopped. Pray for guidance.
2006-11-11 02:33:05 · answer #4 · answered by Lynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chronic heartburn is usually from acid reflux - stomach acid is getting past the little valve and into your esophagus. You also should know some natural ways to treat your heartburn. Learn them here https://bitly.im/aMGuA
The most immediate thing you can do is to stop drinking coffee and cola. Smoking is not good either, but that might be harder to stop. Don't over-eat. Don't lie down too soon after eating. Don't burp too much - this carries acid up with the burp.
heartburn the most common symptom of acid reflux disease (also known as gastroespohageal reflux disease, or GERD). Heartburn feels like a burning pain in the center of the chest. It is caused by acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus. is a symptom of acid reflux disease (GERD) Also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
2016-05-16 01:10:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is recommended that you shouldn't stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor. But I do recommend that you try to quit and go to something natural. Chemical medicines are not good for you.
Go to http://www.webmd.com and type in Nexium to view what side effects there may be.
2006-11-11 02:33:23 · answer #6 · answered by Billie D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-11 02:21:13 · answer #7 · answered by god knows and sees else Yahoo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The dosage and length of treatment is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. It doesn't sound like you've taken it long enough.
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2006-11-11 03:41:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no withdrawal, since it is not a narcotic or tranquilizer. I suggest you continue it, since it is doing the job for you. Why quit?
2006-11-11 02:23:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋