Weight increased in Nexium - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Weight increased, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, and is updated regularly.

What is Nexium?

Nexium has active ingredients of esomeprazole magnesium. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 245,678 Nexium users. Check the latest studies of Nexium.

What is Weight increased?

Weight increased is found to be associated with 2,887 drugs and 3,963 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight increased.

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On Aug, 21, 2026

74 people who have Weight increased while taking Nexium were studied.

Severity of Weight increased *:

least: 4.76 %
moderate: 50.79 %
severe: 36.51 %
most severe: 7.94 %

When people recovered from Weight increased *:

while on drug: 0.0 %
after off the drug: 7.14 %
not yet: 92.86 %

Effectiveness of Nexium *:

not at all: 1.61 %
somewhat: 11.29 %
moderate: 24.19 %
high: 46.77 %
very high: 16.13 %

Race of the people *:

African American, Non-Hispanic: 2.17 %
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0 %
Asian: 6.52 %
Hispanic: 2.17 %
Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.0 %
Two or more races: 2.17 %
White, Non-Hispanic: 86.96 %

Time on Nexium *:

Gender of people when taking Nexium *:

female: 78.38 %
male: 21.62 %

Age of people when taking Nexium *:

Conditions people have *:

High Blood Pressure: 21 people, 28.38%
Depression: 16 people, 21.62%
High Blood Cholesterol: 14 people, 18.92%
Stress And Anxiety: 12 people, 16.22%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 10 people, 13.51%
Allergies: 8 people, 10.81%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 8 people, 10.81%
Asthma: 6 people, 8.11%
Pain: 6 people, 8.11%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 6 people, 8.11%

Other drugs people take besides Nexium *:

Other side effects people have besides Weight increased *:

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 19 people, 25.68%
Abdominal Bloating (feeling of tightness around abdomen): 8 people, 10.81%
Dizziness: 7 people, 9.46%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 9.46%
Constipation: 5 people, 6.76%
Depression: 5 people, 6.76%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 6.76%
Hair Loss: 5 people, 6.76%
Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 6.76%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 6.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on esomeprazole magnesium (the active ingredients of Nexium). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

Who is eHealthMe?

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