PROTONIX Reviews (PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM)Average Rating: 2.0 (677 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare PROTONIX with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PROTONIX | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Gastritis | severe dizzyness wierd dreams numbness in extremities blurred vision im 34 feel 90 | DO NOT TAKE SIDE EFFECTS NOT WORTH IT | M | 34 | 4 days 40 mg 1X day | 4/7/2010 | 2 | Gastric bleeding ulcers | Didn't realize that most symptoms were the side effects of the protonix. Wow. Migraines, Fibromyalgia pain symptoms, restless leg sensations, joint pain, blood pressure issues. THe protonix blocks all absorption of many VItAL vitamins that our body NEEDS which is where most symptoms stem from. You can't take oral supplements because they will not be absorbed through the stomach due to the protonix so you either need sublingual or through injection. | It did help the ulcers heal, but the side effects completely outweigh the benefits. | F | 33 | 9 months 40mg 2X day | 4/2/2010 | 5 | Acid reflux | None really | I take this med off and on. When my reflux really acts up and not getting relief from OTC's (Pepcid Complete)I take this for a few months about every 2 - 3 years. I also have a Hiatial Hernia and I think it just gets inflamed. A few month on this med helps it heal I think. I also sleep better. This really works for me but for those who would like to try this option be careful coming off this drug. You need to wean yourself off or you can get a rebound effect. | M | 55 | 2 months 40 MG 1X day | 3/16/2010 | 2 | GERD | Diarrhea | It's a symptom of GERD, but I didn't have it til I started tapering from 40mg protonix. Have been at 20mg/day for the past 2 weeks and have had diarrhea at every BM for about a week and a half now. | F | 31 | 3 years 40mg 1X day | 3/11/2010 | 5 | Eosinophilic Esophagitis | Massive leg cramps & possible sciatica | I started taking this medicine about 2 years ago for Eosinophilic Esophagitis. I was having choking spells and nighttime acid reflux. I was on this medicine for a year and felt fine. I switched at my doctors request to Prilosec OTC because with my insurance plan it would be free. It also worked great w/o any side effects. Recently, I received several samples of Protonix from a drug rep friend. I took the first yesterday and woke up today with the worst aching leg feeling, feels like I ran 10 miles. We'll see how I feel tomorrow. | M | 38 | 1 years 40 1X day | 3/4/2010 | 2 | Schatzki Ring | Dizziness | Took medication after endoscopic dilation of a Schatzki ring. This medication made me so dizzy I could not stand without holding on to something. It was the only medication I was taking and the dizziness decreased once I stopped, taking a full two weeks for the dizziness to go away. I work in construction and felt further use would be a safety hazard. | M | 50 | 1 months 40 mg 1X day | 2/27/2010 Patient History | 3 | acid reflux | diarrhea | The only PPI I have had success with so far is Aciphex. Protonix, like Prevacid etc - gives me diarrhea. My insurance will not cover the Aciphex, so I'm trying Protonix now. If I only take one, it does not help. They added Pepcid, so together my acid reflux is OK, but I have to take Immodium daily to battle the side effect. I'm not sure that's a good thing. | F | 43 | 45 days 40mg 1X day | 2/20/2010 | 1 | Gerd | After about 5 days, I got horrible constipation and cramps. Still used the drug for about another two weeks before quitting it entirely. This experience is very recent and am still suffering with constipation and constant lower track pain, as a matter of fact I had a cat scan today to see if drug caused some permanant injury | Check sites like this so that you have a heads up as to the possible dark side these drugs have. | M | 64 | 21 days | 1/28/2010 | 1 | chest pain, not heart,? gerd | Within 4 hours incredible pressure in chest and upper abd, felt like i was going to explode, took for 3 days, woke up suddenly after 3rd dose with racing heart, palpitations, terrors. Stopped taking, still feeling effects, hoping for resolution soon. | Horrible drug, will not take again, will try prilosec again, took 20 years ago with success and no ill effects. | F | 56 | 3 days | 1/22/2010 | 5 | Acid Reflux | F | 32 | | 12/8/2009 | 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 | 1 | Yes | Extreme tireness, right arm & shoulder hurting | Doctor started me on Protonix for pain between my shoulder blades(mid back) called it acid stomach. I was not experiencing heart burn only pain in my mid back. I stopped taking Protonix 4 days ago. I am not certain my pain was from my stomach. Curious to know if anyone else had these symptoms | F | 59 | 90 days | 11/23/2009 | 5 | Acid Reflux | Insomnia, dizziness, anxiety and headaches for the first few weeks. | I had been prescribed 80 mg/day for a month for acid reflux. It helped but the side effects were troublesome, especially in the beginning. Fortunately they do improve after a few weeks. I now take it for a week or so at a time as needed during flare-ups. I had no problems tapering off it as far as rebound acidity which can happen. Although thousands of people take PPIs on a daily basis I strongly believe that these drugs should not be taken for more than a month at a time. My doctor agrees with me. | F | 37 | 30 days | 11/16/2009 | 4 | GERD | I used the medicine for several times and it helped with my GERD. However, I got nad stomach cramps after some time and had to stop. | F | 34 | | 11/9/2009 | 5 | GERD | None. | The only PPI that has given me relief. Must continue with restricted diet, however. Taking 40 mg. twice a day for past five months. | F | 63 | | 11/2/2009 | 5 | Acid Reflux | None | Love this medication. It totally takes away my acid reflux. The only down side is that if I miss a day the reflux comes right back until I start taking the protonix again. | F | 41 | 3 years | 10/22/2009 | 4 | Gastritis/Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia | I took Aciphex last time I had this problem and after a few weeks started feeling some scary side effects like shortness of breath and dizziness. I was scared to try another PPI but the pain had gotten really bad and I had lost weight. I went ahead and tried protonix and it's been wonderful!! I am on my 6th week. Haven't had any side effects at all. My stomach is pretty much back to normal, but will finish the full 8 week course. I guess it is true not all PPI are made equal so don't be afraid to try different ones until you find the one that works. | F | 36 | 6 weeks | 10/19/2009 | 4 | acid reflux | left eye twitching | I am skipping a dose now and then, to find out how much I can take without suffering the eye twitching. | F | 46 | 5 months | 10/17/2009 | 1 | gastric reflux | Malaise,tingling in my hands and legs,bottom of my feet were very tender. | I took the drug for two months and went off it three days ago.I have been very tired and still have the same effects.Thought I had the flu,but fortunately I found this web site and realize it isn't in my head.My Doctor did not know about these side effects.I can't thank you enough. | F | 86 | 2 months | 10/17/2009 | 3 | Hiatal hernia acid reflux | I will say that this medicine stops all my acid BUT if you take it for a few months and then stop you may get worse heartburn then even when you started taking it. I weaned myself from the whole pill to half to half of half and I am afraid I will have to go back on it. I am sticking it out but am in pain.. Been off it for 2 weeks and am in cronic pain with hot buring in my chest and worse heartburn then ever. I wish I would have just took tums. I cant understand why it says it heals you and then you can go off it because I am not healed at all I am worse. | I also think this drug was giving me severe head aches that felt like they were in my throat going into my head. | F | 35 | 2 months | 8/22/2009 |