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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
9 patients in the community are taking or have taken Nexium.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| General health | 3 | 33% |
| Other | 2 | 22% |
| Acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD) | 2 | 22% |
| Stomach pain | 1 | 11% |
| gastritis | 1 | 11% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Nexium.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Nexium or how long patients were taking Nexium before stopping.