What is Esomeprazole?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
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Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. It is used for treatment of gastrointestinal reflux disease; for duodenal and gastric ulcers; and for conditions associated with hypersecretion of gastric acid, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
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How do members experience Esomeprazole?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease | 1,204 | 210 | |
| Acid reflux | 473 | 139 | |
| Gastritis | 174 | 31 | |
| Gastric ulcer | 116 | 18 | |
| Hiatal hernia | 110 | 12 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 6 | |
| Chronic diarrhea | 4 | |
| Headaches | 4 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 3 | |
| Acid reflux | 2 | |
| Constipation | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 13 | |
| Moderate | 26 | |
| Mild | 38 | |
| None | 309 |
Member evaluations
Wavewatcher
evaluated on Sep 07, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for acid reflux: Major
- Side effects: None
SoreMomma
evaluated on Feb 15, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for gastroesophageal reflux disease: Slight
- Side effects: None
sleavell1
evaluated on Dec 27, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for Barrett's esophagus: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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