Anyone had severe side effects from Nexium 40mg DR? Here's what the label warns about
I've been taking Nexium 40mg DR for a few months now. The heartburn relief has been great, but I've started experiencing some side effects and was wondering if anyone else has had similar issues. The prescribing information lists a lot of scary side effects, including severe allergic reactions, electrolyte problems, and even kidney issues. I'm mostly curious about the less severe side effects and how long they lasted for anyone who has had them. Also, I'd like to know if anyone experienced any delayed side effects after stopping the medication. In particular, I'm wondering if anyone else experienced any changes in their mental state, muscle pain, or issues with their kidneys or bladder. The information can be overwhelming, so I'd appreciate hearing from others who have had experience with this drug.
I had to stop immediately due to a severe allergic reaction. Ended up needing an EpiPen. Scary stuff.
I had really bad diarrhea. It was scary and painful. I couldn't eat anything and lost a lot of weight. Wouldn't recommend it.
I had a friend who ended up in the hospital with severe skin reactions. It was horrible. Be careful, people.
I've had diarrhea for 3 weeks. Called doctor and they told me to stop and to get meds immediately.
I've been on Nexium for years and haven't had any major issues. Just the occasional headache, which went away after a few days. Definitely worth it for the heartburn relief.
I stopped taking it because I developed a bad rash. Doctor switched me to something else and the rash cleared up. I miss the stomach relief, but not the rash!
I had no idea Nexium could cause electrolyte problems. Good to know, I've been feeling a bit off lately.
I've had muscle cramps and weakness. It sucks. But the heartburn is worse. I don't know what to do.
I've been taking this for a while and was wondering if anyone else experienced joint pain as a side effect? I just started noticing it recently.