How
Nexium Works
Acid pumped in one’s
stomach can be a real problem,
as it is quite uncomfortable.
There is almost always a burning
sensation that prevents one
from feeling settled. Even when
burning ceases, a sensation
remains in your stomach. Nexium is believed to be a pretty
good remedy to stomach acid.
It reduces the amount of acid
produced in the stomach, and
helps to relieve discomfort
as a result. Nexium is actually
used to treat acid reflux disease,
and is quite well known as a
result.
Among some of the problems that
occur in the stomach are: ulcers,
erosive esophagitis, and heartburn,
or gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD). These are all treatable
with Nexium.
Nexium is most effective when
it is consumed one hour before
meals. You must not break the
capsule or crush it in order
to consume the medication. This
will reduce its effects. However,
for those that simply cannot
take Nexium as it is, you could
always consume it in applesauce.
When doing so, you may not chew
the medicine; you should try
and swallow the sauce and the
medicine. You would of course
be permitted to empty the contents
of the capsule into the sauce
before swallowing.
Some of the mild side
effects of consuming Nexium
for stomach acid treatment include:
• constipation,
• diarrhea,
• cough,
• headache.
These side effects normally
disappear soon after a person
gets used to taking the medication.
However, if they continue you
should see a doctor immediately.
Severe4 side effects
would include:
• chest pain,
• severe stomach pain,
• throat pain,
• coffee-ground vomit.
Symptoms that you should
watch out for in case of a reaction
include:
• itching,
• swelling,
• rash,
• dizziness,
• difficulty breathing.
Prior to taking Nexium you
should consult your doctor.
You should not start this treatment
without a doctor’s knowledge.
Also, if you are pregnant you
should particularly discuss
taking Nexium with your doctor.
If you are breast feeding as
well, you need to consult an
expert. However, taking Nexium
when you are breast feeding
is not advised, as it is uncertain
whether the medication is passed
on to your child through the
milk.
Your doctor who prescribes
Nexium for you should be informed
of all the medications you take.
This is in order to make sure
that there are no drug interactions
when you take Nexium. The following
medications need to be noted
in particular:
• itraconazole (Sporanox)
• ketoconazole (Nizoral);
• digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);
• iron (Feosol, Fergon,
Mol-Iron, Femiron, etc.)
In view of you consuming these
medications mentioned above,
your doctor might recommend
a different dosage for you.
You should only take Nexium
as prescribed and never go over
that recommended dosage. If
you happen to miss out on a
dose, do not try to make up
for it. Simply go to the next
dose and forget about the missed
one. |
