Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Can The Heart Burn Be Due To Switching Of Nexium To Prodaxa?
I am taking prodaxa and have been taking nexium for two years - they recently switched my nexium for a generic and now have developed severe heartburn. Don t know if this is because of switching nexium or a side effect of prodaxa - I started using tums this weekend since I can t talk to a doctor till Monday Any thoughts/advice. I have been using my blood thinner for aprox. 2 months. Thanks
Fri, 11 Dec 2015
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
Pradaxa can be associated with heart burn but it is also possible that the switch to the generic nexium may also be playing a part.
It may be combination of the 2 factors. You may want to add another agent such as pepcid to see if this helps.
There would be no interaction between the 3 medications.
Also look at the diet to see if any changes can be made that may help.
I hope this helps
Pradaxa can be associated with heart burn but it is also possible that the switch to the generic nexium may also be playing a part.
It may be combination of the 2 factors. You may want to add another agent such as pepcid to see if this helps.
There would be no interaction between the 3 medications.
Also look at the diet to see if any changes can be made that may help.
I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....