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Does Intake Of Nexium Cause Nausea?

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Posted on Wed, 9 Nov 2016
Question: I was taking pantroprazole for gerd and it wasnt helping. So i switched to 40mg of Nexium and it almost completely took away the burning i got from gerd but now i am nauseous throughout most if the day. What should i do? Is this the nexium that is causing this?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
GERD/Nexium

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Good to know that Nexium relieved the burning pain.
Yes, Nexium can cause nausea.
But in your case it could be due to either the GERD itself or nuasea.
Complete the course of Nexium for GERD and take Zofran for relief from nausea.

I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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Does Intake Of Nexium Cause Nausea?

Brief Answer: GERD/Nexium Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. Good to know that Nexium relieved the burning pain. Yes, Nexium can cause nausea. But in your case it could be due to either the GERD itself or nuasea. Complete the course of Nexium for GERD and take Zofran for relief from nausea. I hope that answers your question. Regards, Dr.R.K.