In my case at age 84, I had open heart surgery six months ago for mitral valve replacement and was found to also need a double bypass. Besides other medications after the successful operation, I was given instructions to take a daily Esomeprazole 40mg tablet each day.
About four months later I asked my GP about the need to continue taking this tablet. He said to stop taking it and see if any problems arise. So I did.
It is now two months since I stopped taking my daily dose of Esomeprazole and no problems that I am aware of.