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What is Nexium? Nexium is a brand name for the proton-pump inhibitor drug esomeprazole, thought to have superior treatment, healing, and cure of acid heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux. Esomeprazole is the enantiomer of omeprazole, used in Losec / Prilosec.
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Reasons Taken
18 patients in the community are taking or have taken Nexium.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | 72% |
| Acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD) | 2 | 11% |
| General health | 2 | 11% |
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Nexium or how long patients were taking Nexium before stopping.
Currently taking Nexium
Stopped taking Nexium
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
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| Expense | 1 | 100% |  |