PROTONIX Reviews (PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM)Average Rating: 2.0 (670 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare PROTONIX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PROTONIX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | GERD | WEIGHT GAIN. Dizziness. Severe Joint pain. Gas. Possible Anxiety (could just be life in general) | When I went on this pill for GERD about 7 months ago I had the general start up diarrhea which did get better. I've noticed a weight gain and bloated feeling all the time, figured could be change of life for me as well. I talked a co worker into asking her doc for this miracle pill and she reported to me also 2 pounds weight gain in the first week. I wondered if there could be something to this side effect and my inability to loose not a pound! Despite all my efforts. It really is helping me but I'm feeling that I want to try something else now and I don't know how to switch over. Possible Omepresole? I don't want to go back to the misery of my life before but at the same I don't want all these side effects. | F | 55 | 7 months 40mg 1X day | 5/8/2022 | 5 | Erosive esophagitis | 0 | Made me feel like the prettiest girl at the ball #glorious | M | 32 | 22 days 40 1X day | 6/23/2021 | 5 | Gastritis | Terrible headache, tiredness, sleepiness, aching pain in leg. | Worked well at first but not as good now. Will stop when pills run out Had 30 day supply. | F | 66 | 16 days 40 1X day | 6/3/2021 | 5 | Gerd hitial hernia | Tingling in extremities muscle spasms headaches nauseous off balance joint pain diarrhea | Haven't been able to understand what's going on been on fir 4 months was ok at first but now my muscles are going crazy numbness stopped taking cold turkey 2 days ago I can't believe this | F | 36 | 4 months 40 1X day | 5/10/2021 | 5 | Gastritis | The only side affect I have is tiredness. This has taking away my gas issues that feel trapped inside my stomach. Now I can burp and get my gas out. I also used to have attacks and completely gone. I had a lot of acid in my stomach and this completely took it away. I had my issue for a year and I told the GI this is what I have and he said try protonix. | This worked for me!!! Saved my life from attacks. Only side effect tiredness. Now I can eat regular food. | F | 40 | 40 days 40 mg 1X day | 11/8/2020 | 5 | Acid reflux | Bad stool/gas odors. | Worried about long term damage. | M | 51 | 18 days 40 MG | 11/17/2019 | 5 | Acid reflux | Just some back aches | 60 | 3 weeks 40 mg | 12/27/2018 | 5 | diverticulitis | Occasionally diarrhea if I get off it for several days and then start back. | I started this after a round with diverticulitis put me in the hospital for several days. I have had part of my stomach and intestines removed. Many times through the years I stopped it and within just a few days, I was very sick. I had an intestinal blockage before this med along with IBS. I took it 2x/day for several years but now 1x/day suffices unless the diverticulitis flairs up. I now take B-12 shots monthly and drops daily but it is attributed to Type 1 Diabetes. I have a calcium deficiency too. My body is missing many areas it needs to absorb nutrients. There are several OTC meds I take that I have tried to stop but as my gastro dr tells me, "you will always take protonix, iron, fiber supplements, and it would help to eat a spoonful of yogurt each day." He is a strong proponent of "Be Good to Your Gut". It is a book that has helpful advice. I read most of the comments...if you really have an issue that needs prescription treatment, then Protonix is the best solution that I have tried. The doctors have tried a lot on me! | F | 53 | 12 years 40 1X day | 3/3/2017 | 5 | GERD | No side effects. | Med. worked no side effects. Gastrointetologist weened me off once he put me on Probiotics. He put me on VSL3 2x a day mixed in a liquid organic probiotics from Whole Foods. Mixed with Bob's organic Flaxseed meal 2 tablespoons. After 2 months down to one VSL3 a day and cup and 1/2 of liquid probiotics. This is the latest research that Gastrointetologist if they're any good r using. I had GERD so bad in my chest throat and stomach I lost 15 pounds no sleep and my immunity system was depleted to the extent that I acquired a bacteria infection on my scalp and skin from the shower...that a normal immune system would have fought off. VSL3 can get as Costco or pharmacy start with 2 packs a day one morning other night with items stated above in paragraph for 2/3 months then down to one regime the rest of your life. What u r doing is rebuilding the good bacteria in your gut. VSL3 must be refrigerated.do not substitute for over the counter probiotics u c in health food store. It is costly about one hundred bucks a month. But it's a cure and natural. Good luck. | F | 60 | 2 months 30 2X day | 3/2/2017 | 5 | stomach probs/duodenum inflamation | Hunger, lump in upper back of throat, sleepiness which may or may not be related to medication. | All of us are unique just as our body chemistry is unique within us. All of the horrible side effects I'm reading here I began experiencing within 1 dose of omeprazole, another PPI, along with a weird odor like a musty incense was stuck in my nostril. I couldn't sleep, I had anxiety, I was severely constipated for 3 days & I had severe muscle pain, especially in my arms. At one point my chest got so heavy I thought I was having a heart attack. THAT WAS AFTER ONLY ONE DOSE of Omeprazole. I just began Protonix 2 weeks ago, but had previously taken it for 1 full year w/out complications. This time around I do have a slight lump in my throat, which seems to be subsiding. Other than that, I feel like I'm starving to death all the time. It's wonderful! I don't care if I gain 20 pounds. After being nauseous for so long 24 hours a day, day in and day out, with severe stomach pain every time I ate, I love being able to actually eat a meal and not feel sick. The bottom line is, if you have severe symptoms that can cause problems like bleeding ulcers or cancer from chronic inflammation and one PPI don't work for you, you should try another. Also, if you notice severe onset of new or worsening symptoms, it's more likely related to your newest medicine. As soon as I noticed the horrible symptoms after one dose of omeprazole I stopped taking it immediately and my doctor prescribed the Protonix again. Some of us have no choice but to take these medications. I have no stomach linin | F | 49 | 1 years 40 mg | 1/7/2016 | 5 | Acid reflux | Just reading bad things | F | 68 | 3 years 40 mg | 11/8/2015 | 5 | Reflux | Zero side effects | This reflux med is the only one that helped take away the acid! Highly recommended and hoping it goes OTC because the generic versions are just not the same! | F | 48 | 10 years 40mg | 7/1/2015 | 5 | GERD | This med has made my life a lot better. I have finally found a med that makes me not feel nauseated all day and it has stopped my cramping. Before I tried it, I was very nauseated all day long. I felt like I was pregnant. This has been a life saver for me and I am glad I found this ! | Love it ! | F | 58 | 10 years 60 mg | 1/31/2015 | 5 | acid reflux | Very effective for me. Was having chest pains so severe that I was admitted to hospital for heart tests but all were ok. Was put on protonix and haven't had any more problems. This is the only acid reflex medicine that worked for me. | F | 56 | 8 months 40 mg | 10/26/2014 | 5 | GERD | Not sure if my symptoms r related to the med. but I eat organically run 6 miles and lift weights....never been ill. One month after being on the generic developed numbness in toes then went to feet with pains up my leg. Numbness constant. Then tremors in my hands and weird sensations in my arms especially left arm. Went to a neurologist he said I have neuropathy genetic because my mother has it and no diabetic family history. But now I'm afraid it may be MS. Hope it's the meds. But can't be sure. The numbness , they say, only accounts for 1% and it's rare. | F | 65 | 65 days 40 1X day | 9/16/2014 | 5 | Acid reflux | Was given in hospital for gallbladder life saver when compared to nexium | F | 28 | 2 years 40mg | 4/21/2014 | 5 | Gastric ulcer- no. Other meds worke | None | This med saved my life! I have a horrific bleeding gastric ulcer from taking steroids for other medical conditions. This med has given me my life back! | F | 45 | 8 years 40mg 1X day | 3/25/2014 | 5 | Acid Reflux | No side effects. Been taking daily for 10 years for chronic reflux. Great med. | M | 34 | 10 years 40 mg | 12/27/2012 | 5 | Bleeding Gastric Ulcer | Tired, Burping, Gas, Nausea | I had very servere bleeding ulcers that kept me in ICU for nearly a month, I had 3 surgeries, and they placed me on protonix to reduce the acid in my stomach. This medicine is very helpful, it does its job and keeps my ulcers from happening again. | F | 17 | 40 mg 1X day | 9/7/2012 Patient History | 5 | gerd | None | EXCELLENT DRUG! After years of trying everything known to man this was a God send! | F | 54 | 11 days 40mg 2X day | 6/19/2012 |
PROTONIX (PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM): Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. This medication relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Pantoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). FDA Approval Date: 2000-02-02 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)