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 |
| 1 | GERD | Horrible! Horrible meds I stopped tool last pill yesterday after reading the horrible reviews. I was experiencing the same symptoms. At the time I though it was another med so I took myself to ER. I had racing thoughts, my head felt terrible, my anxiety level was high, my heart felt like it was beating outside my chest I felt like I was going to stop breathing my head felt like there was a bomb in it. Don't take this drug. It's side effects are nightmares I prsy to God I can overcome this. I just wish I hadn't taken it from the beginning. I took for about 6 weeks which was 6 weeks too long. I don't know which is worst my headache or the anxiety. | NEVER! EVER will I take again it's not worth my life. I'm crying out from the side effecs. | F | 50 | 1 months 40MG | 3/22/2015 | 4 | GERD/hiatal hernia | I am not sure protonix is the cause, but I am having burning, itching, pins and needles in my head along with other parts of my body. Swelling in face and frequent urination. | Protonix helped, but I am going to stop taking it to see if these side effects go away. my doctor did say it will deplete B12. | F | 61 | 3 years | 3/20/2015 | 1 | GERD | Immediately the first day I took it my GERD symptoms were relieved and for the first time in a long time I felt normal. Unfortunately about 4 hours after I took it I started having weird side effects. I had Extreme anxiety and it just got worse from there. I started having palpitations my heart was racing and pounding out of my chest and I felt like I was having a heart attack from chest pain.my face was flushing and I was feeling hot not to mention bouts of diarrhea and then the fog came. I felt totally out of it. On day 2 it got more intense. The anxiety was unbearable and lots of dizziness. | Unfortunately I had to stop this medicine due to the side effects I was having. It did make my GERD symptoms go away completely but I couldn't handle it. Ohwell back to the Drawing board!! | F | 31 | 2 days 40 mg | 3/11/2015 | 1 | acid reflux | Brain fog, feeling like someone is choking me, anxiety, insomnia, depression, jittery. | I only took 5 pills in 12 days. Been off for about 48 hours. This medication made me feel like I had completely lost my mind! I was anxious, had to take a trip to the e.r but they just said it was dehydration. Had it not been for this site I would never have known this medicine was to blame! It's horrible! No one should ever take it. Just 5 pills and I had uncontrollable anxiety, feeling like someone has their hand around my throat, horrific back pain after sleeping, depression because I couldn't figure out what the hell was wrong with me all of a sudden. Now 48 hours after my last pill I feel better but still not 100%. My doctor said ppi's are known to give these side effects and it could be a week before I feel completely better. These types of meds should not be prescribed!! | F | 27 | 5 days 20mg | 3/10/2015 | 1 | Acid reflux | I felt great after one or two days and then slowly without being aware of it started developing symptoms - thought I was getting sick , back aches , cramps, weird knee pains, rib cage pain , I felt tired no usual energy I had to push myself to excersise which I normally like as my routine.i didn't know what happened to me. I felt depressed and lost my spirit to do anything. The the cramps got worse and I called pharmacy and they said its side effects ! I'm off 3 days and getting better . I'm excited to get myself back it was like havi g a wierd virus ! This was worse than the acid problem. | I won't take it again it was ruining my health and well being . I'm sorry it took me so long to realize it was this drug. The back aches were awful I thought I pulled miscles! | F | 65 | 7 weeks 40 | 3/7/2015 | 1 | gastritis | Headache muscle spasms trembling fast heartbeat sharp pain in head dizziness numbness in left hand and foot it mad me feel like I'm dying been to the hospital so many times does anybody no how long these side effects last | DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IT WILL MESS YOU UP | F | 36 | 7 days 40 MG | 3/3/2015 | 2 | H. Pylori, gastritis | Lethargy, at times constipation and at others diarrhea, inability to control bowel movements, mouth ulcers, lack of appetite | M | 42 | 3 weeks 40 1X day | 2/25/2015 | 1 | Dr. prescribed for possible ulcer | Since I have been taking PROTONIX - I have experienced multiple physician visits and 2 separate hospital stays. It was the only medication that I was taking. My basic symptom was abdominal muscle cramping. Felt like a constant cramp relieved only by ibuprofen and heating pad. Since I stopped - the painful cramping has resolved and not returned. | Drugs are bad! | M | 55 | 30 days 40 mg 1X day | 2/20/2015 | 1 | acid reflex | First week was ok. Then the second week began anxiety and deppresion thought i was going crazy stopped med and 2 days later started filling a lil better still filling a lil sick. | Before taking medicine ask doctor about side effects | M | 25 | 1 months 40 | 2/19/2015 | 1 | Gerd LPR | Dizziness, horrible insomnia, shakiness, anxiety, headache, weakness, leg cramps, heart palpitations | I was diagnosed with severe acid reflux causing shortness of breath, choking, chest pain. Waiting for an upper/lower scope. Dr has me on this medicine. I hate it! Horrible side effects. If there was an otc that treated me for the acid (strong enough) I would quit this. Having the breathing issues so trying to stick this out until the scope. | F | 43 | 2 weeks 40 mg | 2/18/2015 | 1 | GERD, gastritus, esophagitis | Nausea was first problem. Progressed to bloating, left lower abd. pain, gas, soft stool, flatulence--HORRIBLE. In the last 35 days now increasing frequency of severe debilitating headaches, ringing in ears. Feels like a full blown hangover without having any alcohol. | Helped with the burning sensation of GERD but I am still regurgitating all day/all night long no matter what I eat. The headaches have become so severe and debilitating, I am stopping the medication today. | F | 54 | 70 days 40 mg 1X day | 2/18/2015 | 1 | Gerd | Fatigue, severe abdominal pain, left and middle quadrant mostly, bloated feeling | Was prescribed 40 mg twice a day, stopped when I felt worse, then restarted it once a day, my gerd is bad, but not worth the pain in my abdomen | 44 | 1 months 40 mg | 2/17/2015 | 1 | GERD | headache, sore throat, pain in ears, tinnitus with head movement, eye pain, severe stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea, chest pain, left quadrant pain, fatigue, brain fog. | Seemed to help the symptoms of GERD but the side effects progressively worsened, even after reducing dose to once per day. Symptoms persist after stopping medication for 7 days and feels like something is very seriously wrong. | F | 55 | 5 days 40mg 2X day | 2/15/2015 | 1 | NONULCER DYSPEPSIA | Did not make any difference for me. Very disappointing. | F | 29 | 16 days 1 1X day | 2/12/2015 | 1 | ulcers | headaches nausea vomiting diarrhoea | M | 57 | 10 days 40 mg | 2/10/2015 | 1 | Gerd and Barrett's | Worked pretty good until 2 days ago. Now I'm having ridiculous dizzy spells, and headache. Feels like a hangover, but without the drinking. I have taken myself off this med. | M | 55 | 6 months 40 mg x 2 | 2/8/2015 | 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 | 1 | Reflux | Joint Pain, Constantly felt like I was getting the flu, no energy, depressed, always feverish even though I never had a fever, body aches. | If you are on this and are feeling off at all...STOP TAKING IT!!! My life was almost wasted. I had been sent to many doctors and they all came back with the diagnosis Fibromyalgia since everything else was ruled out. I had flu and unable to take meds for 3 days...walked down the steps WITHOUT using hand rail....never took it again....I thank God I have my life back! If your doctor tells you a medicine can't cause these side effects ....GET A NEW DOCTOR.... | F | 45 | 1 years 40 MG 2X day | 1/20/2015 | 2 | Gerd- hiatial hernia | Leg & knee pain, muscle cramps, stiffness in joints especially my hands, shooting pains in my heels and balls of feet. Extremely dry mouth, loose stools. | When first prescribed,I thought this stuff was amazing. My lifelong reflux issues had gotten to the point where I sometimes had trouble swallowing. Protonix helped so much and it was great to not have frequent heartburn and trouble swallowing. Then I developed a weird pain in my left knee, I thought maybe I had pulled it at the gym, but it kept getting worse. I am in decent shape for my age, I work out regularly and ride my bike to work. Suddenly, I could barely get down the stairs in the morning. I felt 50 years older. Some days, I felt like I had been beaten with a bat. My whole body hurt. It was depressing and exhausting. At first it didn't occur to me that Protonix could be the cause. I asked my Dr. About side effects but she said the drug had none like this. Then I looked on the internet! I stopped taking it immediately and started to feel better almost immediately. Unfortunately,the reflux is back and worse than ever, but it is the lesser of two evils. I will take OTC non-ppi and hope the bounce back reflux is just temporary. If you are taking this stuff and suddenly feel like crap STOP taking it and see what happens you might be glad you did! | F | 51 | 2 months 40mg | 1/18/2015 | 1 | GERD | BMurry vision, fast heart rate, headaches with radiating pain, nauseous, brain fog | I went to the ER about 3 times this week. Started out with a very fast heart rate. Came back again with the same problem. The third time I felt as if my throat was closing. The Dr prescribed Protonix. I regret ever taking this medication. I have been miserable ever since, and 4 days after stopping, I am still miserable. The pressure in my head and the radiating pain scares the heck out of me, which gives me anxiety. I can't sleep because I'm afraid too. My stomach is out or control, and my head also. Lord help me I can't even focus. | F | 20 | 2 days 40mg | 1/16/2015 |