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Protonix (pantoprazole) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: I loved this drug--until my insurance company said it was the 'same' as another less expensive drug. I've been miserable ever since. The acid reflux is returning, I am bloated and bowels are always a surprise. My surgeon is thinking a second surgery might be needed - if only I could afford the Protonix it could be avoided.
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Protonix (pantoprazole) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Tried everything, been on Protonix for 5 years. I can now eat anything as spicy and as hot as I like, and do not have acid reflux.
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Protonix (pantoprazole) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Having suffered severe gastro-esophoseal reflux disease for many years, I have tried many remedies. Protonix gave me much needed relief. Later, we also added 10 mg of Reglan at bedtime, followed by 1 oz of Gavison an hour later for extra protection. It's been 2 years since I had a severe attack and the overall reflux/acid has disappeared.
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pantoprazole for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: I have just found out I am pregnant, though because of the heartburn, I could have told the doctor that when I was two weeks along. The midwife gave me this, and I have not had acid reflux, once. No more suffering.
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Protonix (pantoprazole) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: I have a Lap Band. Before I had the band I had no problem with heartburn, then after I got a couple adjustments, I had acid reflux and heartburn so bad I was eating like 20 Tums a day. Zantac no longer works, or anything for that matter, so I went to my doctor and he gave me samples of Protonix. Within minutes my heartburn was gone. I have slept through the night without vomiting my own stomach acid. Highly recommend this drug. If you have a Lap band then you know how horrible it can be.
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Protonix (pantoprazole) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: After two years of SEVERE PAIN in my stomach and esophagus, I finally decided to go to the doctor and get help. I thought all the pain was coming from an ulcer and after two years of pain, I found out that I did not have an ulcer (yet). The doctor prescribed me Protonix. In less than two days, all the pain and acids in my stomach stopped! I finally don't have acid reflux.
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Protonix (pantoprazole) for Stomach Ulcer: I was taking an acid reducer called Ranitidine quite often over a 3 year period. Doctor prescribed 40mg Protonix for 28 days and my stomach felt so much better. Now going without the medication for 10 days, it feels as if my stomach is not doing so well. Doctor advised that I take 20 mg when needed. Bottom line - it worked for me.
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Protonix (pantoprazole) for Erosive Esophagitis: Started off with the "Purple Pill" effective but very expensive. Physician switched me to "Pantoprazole" (Protonix) - just as effective, a fraction of the price. My diet slipped back to pre-med carelessness (spicy food, garlic, onions, curries &c and STILL no problems. I did go back to sensible eating at the urging of my daughter!
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Protonix (pantoprazole) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: This sounds like a cheesy commercial, but before I started taking Protonix I couldn't sleep through the night. I had heartburn and acid reflux so bad that it came up into my mouth during the night and sometimes I would inhale a little. Most nights it sent me running to the bathroom coughing so hard I vomited. I have been taking Protonix for over a month now and of course changed my diet and I haven't had heartburn or acid reflux since I began taking it.
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