I have a cough quite often with the reflux and it is due in part to more mucus being made to protect the lining on the throat. I also get a stuffy nose which is a real pain....
It could just be the acid buring your throat, I've had the same thing and have severe GERD to the point sometimes where I can't even swallow....
For me, Nexium was a nightmare. For some reason it has the highest rate of side effects. Go to www.askapatient.com for more info....
I had headaches with all the PPI's except for Prevacid. It is common to have them with the PPI's. I also get hives with the others and sometimes fever and chills. For me Nexium seems the best but too...