Nexium is a type of drug that is referred to as a proton pump inhibitor which can block the production of acid by your stomach.

Some people have problems with high acid levels in their stomach and this can be treated with Nexium. If you are faced with this problem and need help to get back to a normal lifestyle, you should visit with your physician and see if Nexium is the right medication for you. Proton pump inhibitors like Nexium are used for the treatment of conditions such as stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome which all are caused by stomach acid. Nexium, like other proton-pump inhibitors, blocks the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces acid. If you have side effects from taking Nexium such as chest pain, shortness of breath, skin rash, dark yellow or brown urine, or unusual tiredness or fatigue please contact your doctor or physician as soon as possible.