May 25, 2012
Topics A-Z Acid Reflux Side effects of long term use of Nexium
Side effects of long term use of Nexium |
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Dear Ask The Doctor: I was on Nexium(40mg) last month and returned for a follow up and my doctor felt i should stay on Nexium 40mg and gave me a 1 year perscriptin, i have read you should not take for more then 8 weeks, will this be ok to keep using longer? Dear Steven: I do understand you concern over long term use of nexium. The drug is a proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of erosive gastritis, reflux disease, H. pylori infection and prevention of NSAID induced gastric ulcers. Long-term therapy with nexium may lead to an increase risk of developing atrophic gastritis and osteoporosis-related bone fractures of the hip, spine and wrist. If you continue with long term use of nexium, I would advise that you regularly follow up with your doctor and use vitamin D and calcium supplementation to reduce the risk of fractures. |
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