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 | ACID REFLUX | NONE | I have tried to take myself off this medicine, but the minute I don't take it, I get the burning sickness in my stomach and feel like I am dying. This drug is a life saver. | F | 50 | 15 years | 12/1/2009 | 3 | acid reflux | I am been experiencing light headiness, heart palpitations and muscle cramping, insomnia and fatigue. I never thought that all of symptoms could be caused from long-term use of Protonix. | After reading all of the other comments on this site, I couldn't believe that all of the symptoms I have been experiencing the past few months could be from my medication. After a visit with my gastroenterologist yesterday and him telling me about the possible side effects that could cause dementia I have decided to get off of this medication. I have started using Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with water twice a day, my symptoms seem to be getting better, I know I am definitely sleeping much better, I will be tapering off medication and going to OTC if needed. | F | 61 | 15 years 40mg 1X day | 9/28/2016 | 3 | GERD,BARRETS | Brain Fog feel like I'm buzzed, weird headaches, some of the worst that I've had in my life, constant but fluctuate w/sharp stabbing pains that increase the dizziness feeling. Pressure feeling in head and ears like my head is going to explode, ringing in ears, bloated, stomach pain, cramps at lower ribs, weird sensations in my body like a phone is on vibrate, shakiness, anxiety, joint pain, tiredness, you name it I get it. I've am weaning myself off pills, taking 1/2 a pill every other day so far so good. | M | 44 | 14 years 40 1X day | 8/29/2014 | 1 | Gastric ulcer | Nausea, acid reflux, bad stomach pain, heartburn, muscle and joint pain, insomnia, low back and leg pain. | In 2002, I had an ulcer that hemorrhaged. I tested negative for H. pylori and the presumptive diagnosis was overuse of NSAIDs. I was put on 40 mg of Protonix twice a day to allow the ulcer to heal, and got annual endoscopies. The Protonix dose was reduced to 40 mg/day and eventually the endoscopies discontinued after 14 years of only mild inflammation in my stomach. I decided to discontinue the Protonix because of the recent articles about increased risk of cancer, osteoporosis, and dementia. I have been B-12 deficient for years, and have to give myself B-12 injections. My symptoms during the taper have been terrible and I'm only 7 weeks into it. I have read that it can take as long as 3 months before stomach acid levels calm down and the taper symptoms resolve. However, DON'T TAKE THIS DRUG FOR YEARS. I've had GI docs tell me it is perfectly safe and that I would have to take it for the rest of my life. That is simply not true. Short term is another matter, but it has not been approved by the FDA for long-term use. The package insert says 6-8 weeks. | F | 68 | 14 years 40 MG 1X day | 4/29/2016 | 5 | acid refux | I didn't think any until I read this article. Ringing in the ears, weight gain,anxiety, burning mouth, not sure what else. BUT I am concerned about vitamin B deficiency, osteo, and other side effects that aren't listed here. | It works. While saying that I loved that drug, I changed my diet to fruit, raw and fresh veggies, chicken, turkey, fish. I am seeing a nutritionalist who designed a diet with recepies that will help me lose weight. After the first day I could tell a difference in my acid reflux. after a week I am going to talk to my doc because I want off this med. Several years ago, I did quit taking it and had to eat tums like crazy but I quit taking it. Yes AR was worse for a couple of days but I was determine. I am 58 years old and will do what I can to quit taking this drug and with the guidance from the nutrationalist. BTW-a small cup of Dairy Queen ice cream stopped AR in its tracks for me as well :) but I do not eat it anymore with my new reducing plan. Remember many times it is because of people being overweight that they have Acid Reflux. | F | 58 | 13 years 40MG 1X day | 1/21/2012 | 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 | 1 | GERD and non-ulcer dyspepsia | Well, it helps GERD and indigestion. However, the likely tradeoffs have included vitamin deficiencies (B12 and D3), decreased bone density, aggravation of IBS, and (in combination with an antibiotic) c. difficile. | I believe all PPIs should be banned. I've tried most of them over a 15-year period. Their pattern is that they help the GERD/dyspepsia for awhile, then start to cause IBS or to worsen it. And all the while, the even more sinister effects -- lowering of bone density, vitamin deficiency, possible predisposition to c. difficile by depleting all acid from stomach and thereby allowing "bad" bacteria to flourish -- are taking place. | F | 63 | 12 years 40 mg 1X day | 1/24/2014 | 5 | gerd | Works best when taken 30-60 minutes before breakfast. If not taken - miserable. Note: endocrinologist told me calcium citrate would get to my blood, bones better than Tums (calcium carbonate) which needs acid in stomach (this was true for me - my low blood calcium from parathyroid surgery was better with citrate) Also, if you ever get your gastrin hormone level checked, it will be high while on a proton pump inhibitor as there is a feedback loop where your body raises gastrin hormone to turn on your stomach acid pumps. I was told incorrectly I had a gastrinoma (inoperable tumour) as my gastrin level was high - wrong - she consulted with gi who said it was nothing, just the ppi - all ok now. How long until a non-invasive surgical treatment is perfected so I can go drug-free? | F | 40 | 11 years 40 mg 1X day | 2/26/2011 | 3 | GERD | Maybe Joint pain, muscle pain | I have posted on 02/06/11 earlier. After more than 11years of using Protonix, I have finally had a better control of my GERD. I have stopped taking Protonix or any other prescription drug for almost three months without any intolerable acid reflux. I started drinking a lot of water, especially 30 minutes before each meal. I drink 8 oz of water every time before I eat. I have also elevated my bed, eat 5 meals a day with smaller portion, and stay away from food which causes acid reflux. But the major difference comes from drinking more water. After stopping taking Protonix, my joint pain/muscle pain also went away. | M | 57 | 11 years 1X day | 11/18/2011 | 5 | heartburn reflux | Protonix has been a life saver for me. Nothing else worked. I have to take the name brand. Generic did NO good. My doctor always has to prior aurhuorize brand name for the insurance company. Heaven forbid you would have to take name brand in their eyes.it is the best medicine I've ever had for my stomach trouble. | F | 10 years 40mg | 11/20/2011 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 4 | GERD | Everything was Great for Years, No GERD. I switched to Dexilent which is Even better but my insurance dropped it and it costs $2,000/ yr. I went back to protonix and Noticed Severe Muscular Pain and weakness and stiffness in ankle, Back and elbows and neck. I read that it Blocks Magnesium, So I started Taking Magnesium Pills and a Vitamin Pill Daily, and Pain a and Stiffness are Going Away LIKE A MIRACLE!!! | M | 43 | 10 years 40mg 1X day | 12/11/2012 | 4 | GERD, hiatal hernia | leg cramp once in a while, joint pain but not serious. hiatal hernia, but not sure it was caused by the drug. | Have had this drug on and off in the last 10 years until last year when I had an endoscopy and Dr. recommended that I took 2x40MG a day for 60 days. My endoscopy showed no problem with my stomach but had infectin in my estro..., and hiatal hernia. I had an endoscopy 7 years ago and had no hiatal hernia at that time. Don't know if hiatal hernia is caused by the drug. The first 9 years, I took the durg only when I had heart burn that I could not tolerate. But the heart burn got worse last year. I would like to limit it to 1x40MG daily now. Will talk to Dr. next month when I see her. Also like to see if there is any alternative of taking less or alternate between two or three different drugs. | M | 57 | 10 years 40MG 2X day | 2/6/2011 | 2 | GERD, acid reflux | With horrible acid reflux, I have been on this medicine for years, in the very beginning, for a short year or two, it seemed to help quite a bit, but then, afterward, it really didn't do anything. Then when I reached the 5th years on, it seemed to do more harm than good. My acid reflux problem was worsen, let alone all the side effects I encountered. So one day, I decided to drop it completely, and since the, my acid reflux actually got better. So this medicine alike with many conventional medicines, are just for quick short term fix. | F | 47 | 10 years 10 mg 1X day | 5/31/2017 | 1 | GERD | Diarrhea, constipation, gas and occasional nausea. | While I have had a long history of intermittent diarrhea and constipation prior to taking Protonix; I never thought twice that this drug was exacerbating these symptoms. About a month prior to stopping Protonix, I developed increased diarrhea and intense gas pains. I usually manage with a combination of OTC products as well as diet coke, which relieves the gas. I decided to stop taking Protonix as an experiment having heard recent stories related to long term use. I have been off Protonix for over 3 weeks and have not had one episode of diarrhea, constipation or gas and feel significantly better. I am managing the GERD with D-GL (deglycerized licorice). | F | 62 | 10 years 40mg 1X day | 2/17/2016 | 1 | Gerd | RLS, RAS, Panic, anxiety, tinnitus, chronic insomnia, brain fog, muscle spasms, suicidal ideologies, severe depression | The usual. All tests came up negative. Till I found this site. Recovering now. | M | 35 | 10 years 40 MG 1X day | 3/17/2021 | 5 | Chronic Acid Reflux | Absolutely none! | Excellent drug. So long as I miss a dose (which I don't because of how important it is for me to take), I have ZERO reflux problems. This is a lesser known Rx than the "purple pills", but I have convinced many people to ask their doctors for it instead and they have been extremely satisfied with the results. | M | 31 | 9 years 40 MG 1X day | 7/5/2010 | 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 |
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)