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What is the most important information I should know about Nexium?
• Do not stop taking Nexium even if you begin to feel better nexium side effect b12. Your symptomsmay improve before the condition is fully treated nexium side effect b12.
• Do not break or chew the capsules nexium side effect b12. Swallow them whole nexium side effect b12. They are speciallyformulated to release slowly in the body nexium side effect b12.
What is Nexium?
• Nexium decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach nexium side effect b12.
• Nexium is used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERDor heartburn), erosive esophagitis, and other conditions involving excessivestomach acid production nexium side effect b12.
• Nexium may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide nexium side effect b12.
Who should not take Nexium?
• Before taking Nexium, tell your doctor if you have ever had any typeof liver disease nexium side effect b12. You may not be able to take Nexium, or you may require a dosageadjustment or special monitoring nexium side effect b12.
• Nexium is in the FDA pregnancy category B nexium side effect b12. This means that it is unlikelyto harm an unborn baby nexium side effect b12. Do not take Nexium without first talking to your doctorif you are pregnant nexium side effect b12.
• It is not known whether Nexium passes into breast milk nexium side effect b12. Do not take Nexiumwithout first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby nexium side effect b12.
How should I take Nexium?
• Take Nexium exactly as directed by your doctor nexium side effect b12. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou nexium side effect b12.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water nexium side effect b12.
• Nexium should be taken at least one hour before a meal nexium side effect b12. Follow your doctor'sinstructions nexium side effect b12.
• Do not break or chew the capsules nexium side effect b12. Swallow them whole nexium side effect b12. They are speciallyformulated to release slowly in the body nexium side effect b12.
• If you have difficulty swallowing the capsules, one tablespoon of applesaucecan be added to an empty bowl and the Nexium capsule can be opened, and thepellets inside the capsule carefully emptied onto the applesauce nexium side effect b12. The pelletsshould be mixed with the applesauce and then swallowed immediately nexium side effect b12. The applesauceshould not be hot and should be soft enough to be swallowed without chewing nexium side effect b12. The pellets should not be chewed or crushed nexium side effect b12. The pellet/applesauce mixture shouldnot be stored for later use nexium side effect b12.
• Do not stop taking Nexium even if you begin to feel better nexium side effect b12. Your symptomsmay improve before the condition is fully treated nexium side effect b12.
• Store Nexium at room temperature away from moisture and heat nexium side effect b12.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember nexium side effect b12. However, if it is almosttime for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularlyscheduled dose nexium side effect b12. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwisedirected by your doctor nexium side effect b12.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention nexium side effect b12.
• Symptoms of an Nexium overdose include drowsiness, shortness of breath,tremor, loss of coordination, and seizures nexium side effect b12.
What should I avoid while taking Nexium?
• There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities while takingNexium, unless otherwise directed by your doctor nexium side effect b12.
What are the possible side effects of Nexium?
• If you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closingof your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives), stop takingNexium and seek emergency medical attention nexium side effect b12.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur nexium side effect b12. Continueto take Nexium and talk to your doctor if you experience
· headache;
· diarrhea;
· nausea, flatulence, abdominal pain, or constipation; or
· dry mouth nexium side effect b12.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur nexium side effect b12. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome nexium side effect b12.
What other drugs will affect Nexium?
• Before taking Nexium, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the followingmedicines:
· digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);
· itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral); or
· iron (Feosol, Mol-Iron, Fergon, Femiron, others) nexium side effect b12.
• You may not be able to take Nexium, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above nexium side effect b12.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Nexium nexium side effect b12. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines nexium side effect b12.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Nexium written for healthprofessionals that you may read nexium side effect b12.
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