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 |
| 4 | Gerd, heartburn, inflammation | Only the worst itching ever! I broke out in hives on my neck and upper back. It stopped, went away, came back next day. It seems to only be on my neck and torso. I have only been on Protonix for a week. Wonder if I should stop. Doctor said the itching is NOT a side effect. I think it is. Nothing else has changed with me ie: diet, detergent, soap etc... | As far as symptoms, - GONE! Nothing else works like Protonix | F | 52 | 7 days | 4/14/2009 | 4 | acid reflux/gastritis | Constant bloating and gas after 8 hours after dose.Feeling a little under weather(common) constipation or incomplete BM's Stomach bubbling/mild periodic pain, but feels more muscular. May have increased muscle tone which is a rare SE. | Despite said side effects , it's more tolerable than Aciphex that I was on. It seems to work about the same except I had weight gain with Aciphex. Take a vitamin and keep Gas-X handy with this one... | M | 32 | 30 days | 4/2/2009 | 5 | Ulcers , GERD | None | I've been on Protonix for about 15 months. I took 2x a day for several months and then had a second endoscopy. Ulcers greatly improved and I'm feeling much better. Now I take one a day and will lower to a few times a week later. This medicine works great for me! I had to take Nexim this week, insurance wouldn't approve protonix, and I feel horrible. Cant wait to pick up my Protonix this afternoon. | F | 46 | 1 years | 3/27/2009 | 1 | ACID REFLUCS | SEVERE ITCHING CAN NOT SLEEP AFTER THREE PILLS CONTSIPATION DRY MOUTH MILD BLATTER PROBLEMS.I WILL NEVER TAKE PROTONIX AGAIN. | F | 58 | 3 days | 3/26/2009 | 2 | reflux, choking feeling | dizziness; diarrhea; twitching (face and arms and legs to a lesser degree); esophageal spasm (different from tight feeling in throat before meds); increased anxiety; irritability; gas, bloating and increased belching; tingly face and eyes | This is my second day off the drug, which I recently associated with my side effects. I reckon that a lot them (side effects) may be due to the drug having unsettled my magnesium (and possibly potassium and calcium) levels; this mineral (magnesium) regulates nerve function. There have been a few recent studies linking PPI's to hypomagnesemia (an electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood). The PPI's may have exacerbated a pre-existing problem in my case. Not much change yet (went to the ER last night because of the esophageal spasms, in fact). The spasms are worse after chewing or talking, and are causing major anxiety. | F | 28 | 37 days | 3/15/2009 | 1 | Stomach pain | Took protonix for several months and stomach pain got worse. ( severe pain upper and lower stomach and feeling extremly tired.) Then noticed that after I took the pill in the morning stomach pain followed. Quit taking Protonix and stomach pain has stopped and has not returned. | If you are taking protonix and still have stomach pain try stopping for a few days and see if symptoms get better. Might be able to control with antacid and diet change. Good luck because I was miserable. | M | 44 | 3 months | 3/11/2009 | 1 | chest pain, acidic stools | Day 1 pain Day 2 incredible pain in arms, legs and joints. felt like I was in a fog and neck pain that aspirin couldn't relieve. Will NEVER take it again!! Stopped taking it after only 2 days - the flu-like symptoms took another good week to get over. Will look into natural remedies and diet makeup - no more PPI's for me. | It seems some can tolerate this, but I sure can't. My advise is to monitor it for side effects very carefully. | M | 49 | 2 days | 3/5/2009 | 5 | GERD | Bad headache when I first started but after day 3-4 it's gone and has not come back. Lack of appetite in the beginning, slightly nauseas but honestly I welcomed that because I need to lose 20 lbs. But that feeling is also gone. I feel fine! It works. | I tried prilosex OTC and it did nothing. I went off the protonix because one doctor didn't want me to take it for more than 2 months. In 2 days symptoms were back. I teach and the GERD was giving me chronic laryngitis and sore throats. A new gastro dx. put me back on it. After 2 days that sandy throat feeling was GONE. I felt like I had a new throat. Having the endoscopy test in 3 weeks. Highly recommend this RX. | F | 55 | 4 months | 1/29/2009 | 5 | GERD | Weight Loss [which was well tolerated with a loss of 50 Cholesterol points] | A great drug and it works and lasts all day and night. I am off it now but just take it occasionally. | M | 73 | 3 months | 1/8/2009 | 1 | Gerd | racing heart, tremor, anxiety, throat constriction, dizziness | Worked well for my GERD but couldn't stand the side effects. Tried Prilosec, Protonix, Aciphex, Nexium - same thing. Finally stopped everything (mistake - I should have tapered off) and had a very difficult week! It took 4-5 days for the heart pounding to stop, and almost a week to stop shaking. Now I'm trying lifestyle changes and orange peel extract. | F | 52 | 4 weeks | 12/27/2008 | 4 | cough due to acid reflux | I experience no side effects with the brand; however, I could not take the generic version. The generic version caused episodes of chest pain and shortness of breath. I went back to the brand and all side effects went away. | Even though I'm on 40mg once a day, I still experience symptoms when I overindulge in certain foods - particularly chocolate. | F | 47 | 2 years | 12/22/2008 | 5 | GERD | None | I have used many different medications over the years for GERD. Some did not work at all, others would work a while and then stop working. Protonix has been a life saver. I have never had a flare up while taking it. A couple times I have gone on vacation and forgotten my prescription at home. After a few days off Protonix my acid reflux always comes back which makes me realize how much the Protonix helps. I highly recommend it. | F | 31 | 4 years | 12/18/2008 | 1 | Gastritis related to gallbladder | Warm feeling from inside out; raging anxiety; lack of appetite; tingling in hands; felt immedieately when given by IV in emergency room. Told I was having a hot flash. Took orally for two days; anxiety was out of control. Two days off and much better. | Really monitor your side effects on this drug. Anxiety attack on top of gallbladder flareup made for a very long week. Never again. | F | 55 | 3 days | 12/10/2008 | 5 | GERD | Drowsiness beginning 30 minutes after taking, ending 8-10 hours later | Worked extremely well for me for acid reflux | F | 29 | 21 days | 12/8/2008 | 3 | acid reflux | I think this is causing major back, shoulder, neck, arm, and side pain. Also some anxiety....could not eat much with this | This is the only rx I am currently taking. have taken it in the past, and can't remember having these side effects. I know it worked for the reflux. I Started it last night and today I have been very sore in the back, chest, neck, jaw, shoulder, etc. Have not been able to do much today due to the pain that I think is caused by this drug. Anxiety maybe from the drug or from the side effects that are making me scared!!! | F | 40 | 1 days | 12/6/2008 | 3 | ulcer | insomnia, abdominal pain and shortness of breathe, felt like i was gonna stop breathing | Worked ok but could not handle the insomnia or pain in abdomen/shortness of breathe | M | 24 | 30 days | 11/29/2008 | 4 | Chronic Heartburn | Occipital Neuritus (24/7 head pain in the back of head) | I was on Protonix for 6-1/2 years. It was life changing when it came to heartburn. I went from being up 3-4 nights a week with extreme heartburn, to sleeping throughout the entire night every night. BUT, after being on it for 5-1/2 years, I started getting a burning/throbbing sensation in the back of my head. Then it started to become painful to touch my scalp. Kept asking doctor and neurologist if the Protonix could be causing it. Every doctor said "NO WAY!" So, continued on Protonix and tried every pain killer around, tried meditation, yoga, hot/cold compresses....nothing worked. Finally went off Protonix and switched to Nexium. After 3 weeks, I woke up without a headache or pain. Withink 3 months, ALL symptoms went away. I have a few different side effects with Nexium, but the occipital neuritis is GONE. I know that the Protonix caused it. My doctor now agrees with me. | F | 39 | | 11/25/2008 | 4 | Gastritis, GERD | diarrhea | I was taking nexium for heartburn, but it made me "sea-sick" went for endoscopy and found i had gastritis. my doctor put me on protonix. i would say it help me really well. the one thing is that when ever i cheat on my recomended diet, the heartburn and abd pain come back, so my advice is if your doctor prescribes this med and the side effects are not disabling, then take the med with changes in diet as well. | M | 22 | 2 weeks | 11/23/2008 | 2 | heartburn, gastric reflux | diarrhea, headaches | The medicine did get rid of my heartburn and traded it for diarrhea and severe headaches. | F | 46 | 5 days | 11/5/2008 | 4 | Gastritis - Possible ulcer | None for the first week. Headache, fatigue/no energy, vitamin/mineral deficiency, occassional stomach burning/bubbling (did not completely stop acid), lightheadedness, sleepiness, chest pain, shortness of breath, face/jaw pain, nausea, weight loss, loss of appetite, eye twitching. | I had bad acid bubbling and severe cramping in the upper stomach. Protonix took about 3 days to take affect. Most of the stomach pain/cramping/bubbling stopped and was able to sleep throughout the whole night. But then I felt nauseous and had no appetite. I lost 10 lbs in less than 2 weeks. I have really bad headaches constantly now. From the lack of eating and not being able to absorb certain vitamins I feel I am deficient. I am extremely weak and tired. My anxiety has gone up which makes things worse. Some foods cause me to cramp. I have not been eating adequately. I am having an endoscopy in a week to check for ulcers or any other problems. I tested negative twice for H. Pylori. My mom passed away from stomach cancer in January so I am hoping my test is negative. Overall, Protonix does stop acids 85% of the time for me but the side effects are getting bad and would like to stop soon. I am scared I will have bad side effects from stopping or withdrawls. I hope I can find another solu | F | 25 | 9 days | 10/31/2008 |