I have been diagnosed with a hiatius hernia and have been on nexium tablets 40mg for about 3 months now and i seem ito be gaining weight and have a blotted stomach and most days feel sick i have told my gp and he said not too sure what to try is it the nexium tablets and would i be better getting the hiatius hernia operated on.
thanks michelle
Hi Michelle,
Nexium (brand name for ESOMEPRAZOLE) is a PPI, or proton pump inhibitor. It is possible there is something in Nexium that isn't working for you, and it might be wise to discuss with your doctor about alternative PPI's. You can read about Nexium here in the drugs database. There is mention of the following side effects.
"Headache, diarrhea, nausea, gas, stomach pain, constipation, or dry mouth may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly." You can read more about the side affects here.
You also mention that you have a hiatal hernia. You can get some information about Hiatal Hernia's here and read about prevention and treatments here.
Take care and stay in touch, let us know how you are doing!
Vicki M
Nexium caused me to gain 30 pounds in just a few months. I have a hiatius hernia too and I had an erosive esophagus. I was sick all the time too. Nexium helped but I gained an abnormally large amount of weight very fast, even when I cut it to 1 or 2 pills a week. I am trying Zantac now.
I am also have a huge problem getting the weight off. Its like my metabolism is non-existent. Exercise, diet, weight watchers,... none of my normal weight plans are working.
Nexium (Esomeprazole) is a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) used to treat heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux.
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I HAD a gastric banding surgery two years back but i was taking 40 mg nexium for almost six months since i was having severe bloating and acid reflux andi was diagnosed with GERD. in spite of the surgery and regular exercise i havent lost much weight and now i am wondering if it is bcoz of the nexium i was taking. Like sharon i feel as if my metabolism is non existent . but it does relieve my acid reflux