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Can you just stop taking Protonix?

The PPI Protonix has created stomach polyps and I have been on it for 10 years with no pain. Then I developed pain in my esophagus and back 6 weeks ago and had an endoscopy that showed irratation and polyps. I have been on carafate for 2 weeks which has eased my pain. I want to quit the the PPI... read more

How Long Until Pantoprazole Starts To work??

I am 33 weeks pregnant with horrible acid reflux. It has gotten so bad that only water & applesauce will not hurt my stomach. My OB/GYN put me on 20 mg of Protonix, since it was the only medication that had helped my reflux in the past. I have been taking it for 2 days now, and was wondering...... read more

Does Gastritis go away?

I was diagnosed in December with Gastritis, and since then have had two bouts of nausea and burping since then. I was just put on Protonix for 2 months. I have been trying to eat a bland diet. My question is, will it go away? I'm afraid of having this the rest of my life and being on a bland... read more

Protonix - Can Protonix appear as a form THC in persons that are drug tested?

I have an client that has tested positive in his urine for THC. He has claimed that the positive was created by his ingestion of protonix as a prescription drug.

Protonix with Lexapro?

Is anyone taking Lexapro for GAD with Protonix for GERD? I have been on 15mg of Lexapro for 31 days now. I have noticed a good improvement, but had to start taking Protonix due to middle of the night acid reflux which is getting better. I am also on Klonopin. My recent increased anxiety could be... read more

Protonix - how long does this take to work.

I was given after my knee surgery, I'm guessing as a coating for my stomach because I was given dilauded for pain. I didn't take the protonix at first but started waking up with nausea so I started taking it, I'm still getting the nauseau does the protonix take time to work

How long does it take for pantoprazole (Protonix) to be out of your system?

We are concerned that a recent and fairly sudden bout of disorientation, confusion and hallucinations could be caused from using pantoprazole for 6 months. We are discontinuing use and want to know how long this drug remains in the body?

Have you tried pantoprazole or meloxicam? Which works for you?

My Rheumatologist prescribed pantoprazole (Protonix) so I could take the NSAID meloxicam (Mobic) for arthritis pain without causing stomach/gastro ulcers or bleeding. BUT, the pantopazole causes my eyelids to swell. I decided to give it a third try, and had the same reaction as well as now having... read more

When is the best time to take protonix ?

Just got my pantoprazole pills which are made by TEVA. Any difference from the brand name protonix?

Protonix stopped working?

In 2006 at 25 years old I was diagnosed with GERD, at which time I had an upper GI which revealed that I had an "inflamed esophagus". After taking numerous medications, and months of hardly eating, my doctor decided that I had an anxiety disorder which caused me to have reflux issues. I... read more

What drugs are similar to protonix?

I want to know what I can substitute for protonix I was prescribed this last week and I don't know if it is going to work.

How long do you have to wait to eat after taking carafate?

I also take protonix.

Protonix - Will it cause bad side-effect if I split protronix tablet into two-halves and take one?

... half each in the morning and in the evening?

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