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Nexium is a medication used to treat conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This eMedTV article discusses other uses of Nexium, explains how the drug reduces acid in the stomach, and describes some of its common side effects.

In the case of Nexium, uses of the medication include treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This eMedTV article also discusses other uses for Nexium, such as using it to treat erosive esophagitis and H. pylori infections.

For those people taking Nexium, side effects may include such things as headache, diarrhea, and nausea. This eMedTV article discusses these and other side effects associated with taking Nexium, such as constipation and dry mouth.

Headaches are a reported side effect of Nexium. This eMedTV resource takes a look at how often headaches occur in people taking Nexium and explains some suggestions your healthcare provider might recommend if you are experiencing Nexium headaches.

As explained in this eMedTV segment, Nexium dosing for adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) often involves taking 20 mg daily for 4 to 8 weeks. This article also identifies the usual dose of Nexium used to treat other conditions.

For people taking Nexium, drug interactions may occur with medications such as warfarin and diazepam. This eMedTV segment discusses these and other potential drug interactions with Nexium, which may involve drugs such as digoxin.

In the case of Nexium, precautions and warnings include such things as avoiding breastfeeding. This eMedTV Web page discusses other precautions and warnings for Nexium users, such as limiting the dosage in people with severe liver disease.

Symptoms of a Nexium overdose may include an increased heart rate, confusion, blurred vision, and nausea. This eMedTV resource discusses these and other possible effects of overdosing on Nexium, and explains how such an overdose is treated.

There is no generic Nexium yet available; however, as explained in this eMedTV resource, there are other drugs -- such as pantoprazole (Protonix), lansoprazole (Prevacid), and rabeprazole (AcipHex) -- that may be effective alternatives to Nexium.