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About Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP
Expertise
I am a certified geriatric pharmacist with over 23 years experience as a long-term care consultant to nursing homes. I also do community-based consulting on an individual basis. My facility-based monthly newsletter on pharmacy topics is read by nurses in over 200 long-term care facilities in 5 states.

Experience
I received a BS in Pharmacy in 1980 with post-graduate work in public health. I have had a Consultant Pharmacist license since 1984.

Organizations
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
.I received certification in geriatric pharmacy in 1998.

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Topic: Pharmacy

Expert: Mary E Scott, RPh, CGP
Date: 3/19/2008
Subject: Nexium, Aciphex ect...

Question
I am currently taking Nexium 2 x's a day. None of the PPI's seem to work. How long do the effects of the meds stay in your system and could they give me a burning tongue and mouth or is that the reflux. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Answer
Hi,Jill!
I have not heard of any of the PPI's causing a burning tongue.It can cause dry mouth,though Sometimes a deficiency in B vitamins can cause a burning tongue that is red and cracked-looking.
Nexium should be taken on an empty stomach because food can cause it not to be absorbed, then it will not work as well. Certain anti-seizure meds such as carbamazepine and phenytoin will decrease its effectiveness also
If you are taking it on an empty stomach and have given it at least a week's trial, and it is not working, you should contact your doctor to see what he/she thinks. Hope this helps, Mary

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