Esomeprazole (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
• Bloating
• Chills
• Constipation
• Cough
• Darkened urine
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Fast heartbeat
• Fever
• Hives
• Indigestion
• Itching
• Joint or muscle pain
• Loss of appetite
• Mood or mental changes
• Muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching
• Nausea
• Pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Red, irritated eyes
• Red skin lesions, often with a purple center
• Seizures
• Shortness of breath
• Skin rash
• Sore throat
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
• Tightness in the chest
• Trembling
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Vomiting
• Wheezing
• Yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
• Change in taste

• Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

• Acne
• Back pain

• Agitation
• Dry mouth
• Excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
• Full feeling
• Hair loss or thinning of the hair
• Muscular weakness
• Passing gas
• Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
• Swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
• Swelling or inflammation of the mouth
• Swollen joints

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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