I've been taking Nexium for 1.5 years. It works great,I used to get heartburn from alot of foods,should I stop
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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.
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Pharmaceutical Chemist
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?
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.
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.
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.
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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