Can I take Nexium for 3 months?

Can I take Nexium for 3 months?

If you take esomeprazole for more than 3 months, the levels of magnesium in your blood may fall. This can make you feel tired, confused, dizzy and cause muscle twitches, shakiness and an irregular heartbeat. If you get any of these symptoms, tell your doctor.

When can I take Nexium again?

You should not chew the capsule or empty its contents into food or drink. Do not use Nexium 24HR for longer than 14 days unless your healthcare professional directs you to do so. You can repeat a 14-day regimen once every four months.

How many times a year can you take Nexium?

Nexium should be used for the shortest time period at the smallest effective dose. The FDA warns that patients should never take Nexium 24HR for more than 14 days at a time. And they should never take more than three 14-day courses in a year.

Can you overdose on Nexium?

Symptoms of overdose may include: confusion, extreme sweating, blurred vision, or unusually fast heartbeat. If your doctor has prescribed this medication for you, do not share it with others.

How long can you take Nexium 20mg?

The recommended dose is one Nexium 20 mg gastro-resistant tablet once a day for 4 to 8 weeks.

Does Nexium heal stomach lining?

Effective at healing erosive esophagitis (a severe inflammation of the lining of the esophagus- the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach), and relieving symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (also known as heartburn).

How long does Nexium take to work for GERD?

Nexium® 24HR may take 1-4 days for full effect, which is 24 hours of complete relief^ from frequent heartburn.

Can I take 2 20mg Nexium daily?

If your gullet has not been damaged, the recommended dose is one Nexium 20 mg gastro-resistant tablet each day. Once the condition has been controlled, your doctor may tell you to take your medicine as and when you need it, up to a maximum of one Nexium 20 mg gastro-resistant tablet each day.

Is 40mg of Nexium safe?

To treat too much acid in the stomach caused by a growth in the pancreas (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome): The recommended dose is Nexium 40 mg twice a day. Your doctor will adjust the dose depending on your needs and will also decide how long you need to take the medicine for. The maximum dose is 80 mg twice a day.

How long can I take Nexium 20mg?

What time of day should you take Nexium?

It is usually prescribed to relieve symptoms of acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, to treat a peptic or stomach ulcer or to treat damage to the lower esophagus caused by acid reflux. It is recommended that you take Nexium an hour before a meal which is when your stomach empty.

How many times a day can I take Nexium?

For people with GERD symptoms, the recommended dosage is 20 mg of Nexium once a day for four to eight weeks. If your GERD is severe enough to cause erosive esophagitis, the recommended dose is 20 mg to 40 mg once daily for four to eight weeks, followed by 20 mg once daily.

How long is safe to take Nexium?

If you are self-treating with the over-the-counter product, do not take it for more than 14 days unless directed by your doctor. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. If you are self-treating, tell your doctor if your heartburn persists after 14 days or if you need to use this medication more than once every 4 months.

How long does it take Nexium to start working?

Well nexium usually takes about 7-14 days to show its effects on the stomach and on acid reflux. And after oral administration,it starts work at approximately 1-1.5 hours. I hope this helps.