I am allergic to Nexium. I had the same reaction you describe only I also developed a rash across my stomach and legs. My doctor took me off the Nexium. He said it was most likely an allergic reaction to the purple dye and not the med but didn't want to take any chances. I am now taking protonix.
t331 said...
I have been taking Nexium for 5 weeks. After a couple of weeks got the extreme dry throat which made it a little hard swallowing. Went to the ENT and they said it was my throat healing. He also referred me to a GI doc. I did the Barium Swallow with the Barium tablet; everything went great. I was eating fine just using water to help with food. After 4 weeks, I have been scheduled for a endoscopy but my throat dryness incresed which also made it a little more difficult to swallow. My GI doc told me to increase my Nexium dosage(80mg). As soon as I did(4 days later), my chest started hurting, my whole esphogaus felt dry, started being depressed, confused, severly constipated, and I had been having white spots on my lips for weeks but yesterday my whole lip was covered with them. Nexium is currently the only medicine that I am on. My luck, my doc is on vacation until 30 Jul. His partner told me to stop taking the Nexium and to take Pepcid or some over the counter. The original symptom I had was the lump in the throat sensation but could eat anything and a red irritated throat. Was curious if anybody else had these symptons? What over the counter meds have helped? Just have to make it the the 2 Aug when my endoscopy is scheduled. Thanks for the help, Tim