Nexium in the morning "exactly"? - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

NYCman · 07-28-2009, 12:27 PM

Do you guys take your 1 Nexium first thing in the morning? Or do you at least have 1 glass of water before the glass with which you take the Nexium? I ask because I've developed a habit of drinking some water in the morning and having a bowel movement. I don't want to take the pill with my first glass of water, because then I'm afraid I might excrete the Nexium.

Am I being paranoid here, or is their something to what I'm asking?

BeHappy2 · 07-28-2009, 10:34 PM

If you are paranoid of when to take the nexium before or after the bowel movement, you may want to wait until after you have the bowel movement.

I take mine with my noon meal. Do what works best for you,

Be Well
BeHappy2

bubblegirl · 07-29-2009, 02:31 AM

I take mine first thing in the morning with my first glass of water. I would imagine that it would take some time for Nexium, or anything else for that matter, to get right through the system!

MountainReader · 07-29-2009, 08:55 PM

My gastro doc and Pharmacist both recommend 1/2 hour before breakfast (or 1/2 hour before dinner if taking twice per day). I'd evaluate the timing of your routine. Also, if you have a good Pharmacist, they would be able to medically advise you the best.

NYCman · 07-30-2009, 10:04 AM

Thank You all for the replies. I Started taking it yesterday with my first glass of water. I Actually take it 1 hour before breakfast, I read somehwere that this is better than 1/2 an hour before breakfast. I'm not sure whether most of you do 1/2 an hour or 1 hour before?