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Does Prolonged Usage Of Esomeprazole Have Adverse Health Effects?

Dear Doctor, I am suffering from reflux and heart burning from the last 24 years and am presently taking esomeparozol 20 mg in the morning(one cap) before breakfast daily. My question is that since I am taking this medicine from very long time so it safe or shall I stop it?
Tue, 7 Jun 2016
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Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum.
I have gone through your Query & I really appreciate your concern about the problem you are facing.

As a physician I would like to tell you that, following are some of the side effects of Esomeprazole
Bloody, black, or tarry stools
chest pain or chest tightness
cough
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
excess air or gas in the stomach
fast heartbeat
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands,
legs, feet, or sex organs
pain or discomfort in the chest, upper stomach, or throat
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
shortness of breath
skin rash, hives, or itching
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

If you are experiencing any one of this, then immediately stop the tablet and consult with your consulting physician. If there are no any problems, keep taking tablet regularly.

Thanks for Trusting & Posting your Query on this forum.
Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any further question.
Have a nice Day.

Regards,
Dr.Abhijeet
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Does Prolonged Usage Of Esomeprazole Have Adverse Health Effects?

Hi, Welcome to Healthcare Magic Forum. I have gone through your Query & I really appreciate your concern about the problem you are facing. As a physician I would like to tell you that, following are some of the side effects of Esomeprazole Bloody, black, or tarry stools chest pain or chest tightness cough difficulty with swallowing dizziness excess air or gas in the stomach fast heartbeat large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs pain or discomfort in the chest, upper stomach, or throat puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue shortness of breath skin rash, hives, or itching unusual tiredness or weakness vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds If you are experiencing any one of this, then immediately stop the tablet and consult with your consulting physician. If there are no any problems, keep taking tablet regularly. Thanks for Trusting & Posting your Query on this forum. Hope this will help you. Feel free to ask any further question. Have a nice Day. Regards, Dr.Abhijeet