Esomeprazole Drug Interactions: An Overview
Esomeprazole (marketed under the brand name
Nexium®) potentially has a number of other medicines with which it can interact. Some of these common esomeprazole drug interactions may involve the following:
Atazanavir (Reyataz)
Esomeprazole can decrease the level of atazanavir in your blood, perhaps making it less effective. Your healthcare provider may need to increase your atazanavir dose.
Diazepam
When taking esomeprazole with diazepam, your body may metabolize the medicines differently than intended, although this potential interaction is not believed to be significant in most cases. You may wish to discuss this with your healthcare provider, prior to starting esomeprazole.
Digoxin
If you are taking esomeprazole and digoxin, your body may metabolize the medications differently than intended. Your healthcare provider may choose to monitor your progress closely.