tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648094853296494967.post1932843845413364414..comments2008-11-22T11:44:11.089-05:00Girish Malhotrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12007835203027895092noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1648094853296494967.post-38445866617639045702008-11-22T11:31:00.000-05:002008-11-22T11:31:00.000-05:00My name is Jon Star and i would like to show you my personal experience with Nexium.<BR/><BR/>I am 34 years old. Great medicine. I only hope that I don't become dependant on it. But as my esphogus heals then maybe I'll be able to take an OTC PPI if my symtoms re-occur and I catch them ASAP! Can't wait for a generic. BLUE CROSS of MA won't pay for Nexium unless I start on generic Prilosec, then Protonix, then if both of those failed, they would pay for Nexium. I hate BLUE CROSS! My Dr. was great in giving me 7 weeks of samples when he heard this and Aztra-Zeneca gave me a 7-day coupon I re-deemed at my local pharmacy(with a written 7-day script from my Dr.)<BR/><BR/>No major side effect. Sometimes a feeling of indigestion/bloated, possibly due to low or no stomach acid as a result of a PPI. So, I am sure to chew my food well and not to eat large portions. I have introduced foods/drinks back into my diet, that before taking Nexium would otherwise bring-on reflux symtoms. Fruit juices and citric acid containing drinks still are bothersome. But, I've eaten Pizza, and am able to drink coffee/tea, both decaf(not to excess though.) A little at a time. I do not drink any alcohol! I still limit any food intake 3 hours before bedtime and try to sleep on my left side. Nexium has given me the greatest relief as compared to all OTC H2 and OTC PPI's. I'm on week 5 of an 8 week treatment.<BR/><BR/>I hope this information will be useful to others,<BR/>Jon StarNexium Prescription Medicationhttp://www.drug3k.com/drug/nexium-17160.htmnoreply@blogger.com