PROTONIX Reviews (PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM)

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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)

  

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 1  gerd - esophogial spasm lower back pain, shards of pain in buttocks & legs, severe leg cramping, shoulderr & neck pain, head achiness, pain anywhere i've had a former injury. Had night leg cramps so bad I could not straighten my legs, they tried to bend behind my back! Also caused bad thoughts. Was put on it at ER after an esophogial spasm that felt like a heart attack. After 1-1/2 weeks of being on the drug my lower back and legs developed pain. Ive had some lower back issues -so chalked it up to infamation or possible a cold virus. Anti-inflamatories seemed to help somewhat. NOT NOW & pain has continued to worsen. Pain was so bad last night and this morning that I could not get dressed. Found this site and others and called my Doc who told me to gocold turkey. This in combinattion with Lipitor may not be good - at least not for me. Feels like someone is trying to kill me slowly… M 52 3 weeks
40 1X day
1/15/2015
 2  Peptic ulcers The first day was ok, but it went downhill quickly and drastically. Insomnia, dazed feeling, no energy. Backache. I took my fourth and last pill this morning. Thank you for the reviews....... They made me realize that I am not taking a chance with this RX. F 57 4 days
40
1/3/2015
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 1  ulcer and gastritis Severe nausea and extremely severe stomach cramps. The pains in my stomach were so bad that I could not get out of bed. I almost went to the ER. F 40 5 days
20 mg
12/31/2014
 3  Peptic Ulcers I was put on Protonix on May 1st of this year when my GI Dr. found two rather large peptic ulcers in my stomach. A repeat EDG was done on July 3 of this year and revealed that the protonix had healed the ulcers but left a considerable amount of scaring behind. My Dr. decided to continue the protonix until a repeat EDG in three months. I was unable to do so because my insurance ended on 9/30 due to my divorce, but I never discontinued the protonix. Since beginning this medication I have have horrible issues with excessive fluid retention, so much that after taking 80 mg of Lasik in the morning I start swelling again by noon or shortly thereafter. I stay so tired all the time even after going to bed at 8 and sleeping until 6. I cannot seem to focus or concentrate hardly on anything anymore and it was not like this before I started the protonix. I have not had any blood work drawn since starting it 7 months ago. F 38 7 months
40 1X day
12/10/2014
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 1  acid reflux Caused major drop in my magnesium. Had grand mal seizure, fell into concrete and now have a brain injury. Was taken off this medication and my magnesium count has been perfect. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION, IT IS POISON!!!! F 58 5 months
11/21/2014
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 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
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 1  GERD My dad had been prescribed this drug for H. Pylori. It seemed to help him with that, though he had started complaining of back pains after that, he had cancer so I just assumed the pains were from that but now I wonder. He has since passed so I'll never know for sure. Anyway, still clueless at the time I asked my doctor to prescribe it to me for my GERD. At first it was helping me, no acid feeling in my throat. Then I started getting pain in my neck, legs, and shoulder. Also headaches, racing heart, and stomach pains. I attributed them to the stress of losing my dad. However, it was getting so bad I couldn't stand it. My shoulder had a burning pain (my right shoulder so I figured not heart related) I started looking into it and realized it is on the list of medications that contain one of two dangerous chemicals. Fluoride was one and the other slips my mind. I learned long ago of the toxicity of Cipro, Levaquin, etc. They cause these same symptoms and destroy lives. They actually alter F 43 45 days
40 MG 1X day
10/22/2014
 4  Gerd I already rated this drug had numbness/ tremors ..I I tried emailing where email was given to patients that had the same symptoms that I had. But I never received a response from about eight that I sent. I finally tested The system by emailing myself and I never received my email back. Has anyone else had this problem? Helped my GERD along with taking probiotics pharmaceutical rating along with health-food kefir plain 3/4 ounces and lassie mango flavor....try and get as much organic as u can...3/4 ounces organic flax seed 2 tablespoons 3/4 almond milk 1/3 concentrate organic pomogrante juice and mix keep all cold should be organic.....got the probiotic is VSL3 you can get it at a pharmacy powder packets they may have it at Costco gastrointestinal doctor prescribe it while taking medication....I maintained a very strict diet too...and no eating 4 hours before bed....went from 80 mg to 40 to every other day 40 now at every third day 40.... 2 weeks in between next week off completely...been a 3 month ordeal 2 trips to emergency. Had GERD in chest and throat lost 15 pounds...on the way to recovery because of an innovative doctor.....must stay on This rest of my life....by the way when downgrading medication had to take this stuff 2 times a day...was on this regime 2 1/2 months everything must be cold and must be taken together....worth it....cured me and I was in bad shape......costly but worth it he told be this was my new breakfast... F 65 3 months
40 1X day
10/8/2014
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 1  Gastritis After taking it for 3 months, developed a very stiff neck, anxiety, depression and horrible muscle spasms and twitches from my head to my toes. My legs started vibrating which made the anxiety worse thinking I had a severe illness. Stopped taking it 2 days ago and still feel the body twitches and spasms. I hope these side effects go away soon! F 39 3 months
40 MG
10/3/2014
 1  acid reflux and hernia As I lay here with tears in my eyes from relief and hope for a life that was almost thrown away because of the use of this med I am so thankful to finally have an answer for all my problems! I can still barely type because of the muscle weakness and shaking. Depression, anxiety, kidney stones, kidney pain, back and neck pain, head aches, severe severe nausea, ear and mouth pain, elevated heart rate and bp, numbness of all extremities, jaw pain, rash, low potassium, metal taste in mouth, mood swings and I am positive I am missing a few side effects that I am experiencing. 3 trips to the ER and no answers. I just Thank God for my mother having enough knowledge to ask me what meds I was taking and for her to look into protonix for me! Please please please tell all your family and friends to never ever take this drug!!!!! God bless you all! F 38 2 months
40mg
9/28/2014
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 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
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 1  Gastritis Foggy Brain, eye pain, vision foggy, severe fatigue, depression, nausea, restless legs, anxiety, nightmares. This drug made me so depressed that I wanted to jump onto the train tracks and end it. I have never been a depressed person but I thought I was dying. By 3 pm I was out for the count every day. Couldn't get off the couch. Dr. sent me for a Cat scan looking for Tumors or Cancer. He couldn't figure it out. All blood/tests came back normal but why was I so sick? Couldn't eat anything but baby food fruit and lost 15 lbs. Stopped the Protonix on my own and started to feel better. F 67
40mg 1X day
9/6/2014
 3  Acid Reflux light headed,anxiety feeling, chest pain, this medicine has helped my stomach pain that was out of control. Now I am having bad leg pain like throbbing, burning very sore and weak. I think I am going to stop taking and see what happens. I was given Famotidine as well to take as a back up for my stomach. F 37 5 months
40mg 1X day
9/5/2014
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 1  Acid Reflux and Esophogeal Spasms I had memory lapses, ear ringing, left eye pain, dizziness, wight gain , but the worst was the head pain. It felt like my head was going to explode! It's been two days since I took the last pill- my choice to go cold turkey. I'm dizzy, woke up from heart racing, and the nightmares are awful. DON'T TAKE. IT! F 62 4 months
40mg
9/1/2014
 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
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 1  Gastritis Was given this drug in the Er when I went for abdominal and back pain and was diagnosed with gastritis. They gave me an IV dose before I left and then I took my first oral dose the next morning....with in one hour I started getting severe muscles spasms that are very painful and I could hardly walk. Spasms are from my neck to my toes. So I went back to ER yesterday, they were more concerned about my chest pains so I got a full cardiac work up...after that all came back negative the gave me two doses of Valium to see if that would help. Well it didn't so they gave me some pain meds in my IV...it helped cause I fell asleep lol. Going back to the ER in the morning unless a miracle happens cause I can't handle this anymore F 48 2 days
40
8/16/2014
 1  GERD Severe insomnia, anxiety, panic attacks, blurred vision, racing heart, Sinus/teeth pain, lower back/hip pain, no appetite, drastic weight loss. I was in and out of the ER several times from the side effects of this stuff and no doctor attributed it to protonix! Later read that 1 out of 10 women have SEVERE side effects from this drug. It was the most terrifying thing I have been through. Went off after 6 weeks, cold turkey and had to go thru withdrawals. It has been 7 months since and still dealing with messed up adrenal glands resulting from the side effects. Now going to a naturopath who has me on a good diet - no GERD problems. F 58 45 days
1X day
8/16/2014
 1  GERD Headaches, body aches, fever, insomnia, muscle spasms, severe bloating, constipation, blood in urine, severe cough. This drug put me in the hospital for a day and no one figured out what was wrong. I came home from hospital, looked up severe adverse reactions to protonix, and found out what was wrong with me. I do not know how long it will take me to recover from this. My stomach is so swollen, I cannot eat, I cannot sleep, I cannot quit coughing, my throat is now bleeding, still running a fever, having tachycardia. This is a dangerous drug that apparently most docs aren't aware of the severe reactions some people have!! F 50 35 days
25 mg 1X day
8/5/2014
 1  Gerd/reflux Severe stomach pain, diarrhea, extreme nausea and joint pain. I would rather deal with the Gerd and reflux than take this medicine. Stay away from Protonix!!! F 35 1 days
40mg
7/29/2014
 1  gastritis and Gerd Doctor prescribed for my gastritis and Gerd after the first week or so I felt fine I could eat again although my doctor said I could only take it for 3 months he wanted mere off of it by then. I only made it 5 weeks with it. At first I woke up one night stomach pain n wanting to throw up. Next day I felt dizzy n a drugged feeling. I was burning up but no fever I kept taking my temperature and nothing I thought I was going crazy. I would touch my head n it was on fire I though I was gonna die I was close to going to ER. I put ice on body to some what help. Then I started having insomnia kept waking up at least 4 times every night to go to bathroom and a killer headache that I felt my head was gonna explode. It felt like it was burning the back of my eyes were burning, no tylenol could make it go away I started to feel weak too weak and tired, my bones started hurting I felt naseuas and felt drunk drugged feeling all day my eyes hurt and the light hurt them more my heart was raicing, vivid dreams, and ive lost 9 lbs not happy with that. I felt tingly feeling tru my body and numbness, I really though im going to die and could not figure out what was wrong . I called my GI doctor he didn't Think its the med I went to my reg doc she said it is and cut my doze to half. I stopped taking it 2 days now because my pharmacy didn't have my new prescription ready I just came acrossall these rreviews and I will not even take a lower doze ill rather deal with my gastritis and Gerds. I ca F 35 5 weeks
40mg
7/26/2014

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