Pantoprazole User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• pwcca
• November 5, 2014

For GERD "I was prescribed Protonix for GERD after having a heart attack. I had been prescribed Omeprazole prior for the same condition, but after about 3 days, I had a very painful stomach, and eventually my stomach failed to empty and I spent a night over the toilet, throwing up everything I had eaten the afternoon before. I stopped the Omeprazole, and then tried it again about 3 weeks later, same result. Protonix was new to me and I decided to give it a chance, but 5 days after taking my first dose, I just spent a day in pain and once again, threw up my dinner and lunch from the day before. "

• Donna...
• September 24, 2015

Protonix (pantoprazole) for GERD "I was put on this medication after my insurance company stopped covering another PPI that worked well for me. I lasted one month and spent most of it popping ranitadine since anything I ate or drank caused almost immediate heartburn. By the end of the month I was vomiting. It was awful. I hated to be a pain but I called my PCP and told them I needed to go back on my previous med, which of course involved a lot of paperwork on his part. I have a friend that swears by this medication but mostly all I did was swear during the month I took it."

• Rano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2018

For GERD "I’ve always had heartburn but not to the extent that it lasts 3 days straight in a row . I went to my family doctor and he prescribed 40 mg Pantaprazole that evening I took 1 pill, the next 2 days were absolute hell. It started off with a huge headache than both of my arms started to hurt than my chest , the back of my neck started aching and burning and than my jaw. I honestly thought I was having a heart attack. I will never take this medication again."

• Mimi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2022

Protonix (pantoprazole) for Stomach Ulcer "Prescribed this for stomach ulcer with possible bleeding. This medication has been a miracle for me since the first dose. Immediately eliminated abdominal pain from the ulcer and although I am still not able to eat much, I am able to eat solid foods again. This medication did have side effects and made me nauseous but this stopped after the first three doses which was also helped with zofran. However the side effects were minimal compared to the pain and weakness I was feeling before being prescribed this medication. I go for an endoscopy in a few days and I’m very hopeful that it has helped to heal the ulcer (not fully of course as I haven’t finished the medication yet). I hope this review helps someone!"

• Grammy
• July 20, 2019

For Laryngopharyngeal Reflux "Was on pantoprazole 40mg for 6 months, as per my pulmonologist, for silent reflux. My esophagus was torched when I started taking it. Has helped wonders on healing that, but I get terrible weekly stomach pains that could last hours, or overnight even. Could never know when I would get the pain or what I ate that even caused it. Yesterday I did not take the pill. Could feel the acid in my chest slightly in the night. Feel like I can breathe better and have even been able to pass gas. That medicine is rubbish. Would bloat me so bad I even felt like my bladder was hanging late in the day. I did not know it was a short term drug. I will go back to Prilosec till I see my dr for the follow up appt."

• haden...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 1, 2019

For GERD "I also took pantoprazole for GERD , it cause me dizziness, fatigue, and when I was told to take twice a day, started getting a burning rash all over my body, its been a week and still having side effects form not taking this anymore"

• Jeannie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 18, 2023

For GERD "I take this for GERD but it doesn't work. I am experiencing headaches, and brain fog, and can’t eat. I have no energy. I don’t walk anymore for exercise, I simply cannot continue it. I was prescribed .40 mg twice daily. I just can’t do this. Is it just me that reacts this way to the medication?"

• Paul
• June 6, 2019

For GERD "Starting having real bad GERD . Went on Nexium one morning and one at bed time. Eating only applesauce and toast in the morning and chicken and rice for diner. Lost 30 LBS. Still having bad GERD. Went to my Doc and he put me on Pantoprazole. On the second day of taking this drug started to have stomach pain. Waiting for a return call from my Doc."

• Catlo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2020

For Stomach Ulcer "pantoprazole was prescribed for bleeding ulcer and severe anemia. Do not have GERD or acid reflux. I have never taken a med that has caused me so much pain. First in abdomen and then spasms in neck and back. No energy and look and feel like I'm 100 years old. Everywhere I have arthritis is burning. Most days heating pads are my best friend. Just hope the side effects go away when I go off it. Apparently these side effects are listed on several websites. Just hope that it's healing the ulcer. Can't rate in for healing but for side effects."

• Rapsie
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 25, 2015

For Barrett's Esophagus "I was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus about 13 months ago after suffering from GERDS for 30 years or more. I was prescribed Pantoprazole 40mg tablets orally once a day. Since then, I have had just two episodes of mild esophageal reflux caused by eating very spicey Mexican dinners about four hours before bedtime. I can't say enough positive things about how much this medication has improved my quality of life."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 20, 2016

For GERD "I have been on 40 mg twice a day for 2 weeks. I can't shake this awful headache. Then a week ago I woke up feeling as though I was hit with the flu. Body hurting all over, severe headche, restless, no energy, cotton mouth to the extreme, no appetite. Been so sick haven't even noticed if the medicine is actually working for what I am taking it for. Went to the doctor tested me for flu, pneumonia, strep, u name it and found nothing. Pain is unbelieveable and continous. Stopped taking the medicine yesterday and showing huge signs of improvement. I will stick to my bottle of tums a day over that horrific pain. Not worth it. Hurt burn is pain full but at least I can go about my day with it. This medicine I couldnt even get out of bed"

• Wagriff
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2016

Protonix (pantoprazole) for GERD "I have had severe Gerd/Acid Reflux for nearly 6 years. It has put me in the hospital 7 times now and has totally destroyed my teeth which I have always been meticulous about caring for. Presently, it's also causing me swallowing problems and voice troubles. The pain the Gerd can generate is an actual true "10"-Far far worse than the pain I experienced from a Quad Cardiac Bypass surgery. My doctor gave me Protonix for it and it worked Very well on reducing, perhaps, 80% of the pain. Unfortunately, the medication caused Peripheral Edema Big time and I had to go off of it again. The edema immediately went away, but the pain came back too. I have noticed this reaction from almost all proton pumps that I have tried to date."

• ikp
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 3, 2024

For GERD "I only took one pill after diarrhea and GERD kicked in high gear. It worked like a charm. Don't need any more, but was grateful of having them from previous ER visit 1 year before. Just take one and try to eat better; it's really the best way. No alcohol too."

• Sissy
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 23, 2020

For GERD "I've been on this medication for a few years. It did great until now. I have burning and itchy vaginal and anus. Dark urine, gurgling down through the intestines. And I'm having swelling in my legs with chills. Some stomach pains as well. I stopped the medicine to clear up which it is now doing. I had bleeding in the vaginal and anus area too. I will be getting a colonoscopy this summer."

• Belie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 18, 2019

For Barrett's Esophagus "I have had Barretts Esophagus for years. I have taken ranitidine and omeprazole daily. Had a friend tell me her husband took the protonix and then when he had his scope they never saw barretts. Same thing happened to me I ask dr to switch and after a while had scope and they never saw it on me either..just saying"

• Tracn...
• October 7, 2016

Protonix (pantoprazole) for Erosive Esophagitis "this is literally my 2nd day on protonix, and I am very happy. I will say I have experienced dizziness for about the first 2/3 minutes upon taking. I can deal with that; I am not experiencing acid reflux!!!! I have literally taken Prilosec for 6 years. I had the gastric sleeve which brings upon extreme heartburn"

• Clalu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2017

For GERD "I've had moderate to severe GERD for 10+ years; last med I was on was Lansoprolzale for 5+ years. Recently, I was switched to Pantaprozale Sodium 40 mg a day; have taken it for less than a week and it's been hell since the first day I took it. Have had sweats and the worst joint and muscle pains and cramps, and ulcers in my mouth along with a sore throat. At the NP's advice who prescribed it I also take Magnesium. I'm stopping this med today and hope these side effects go away soon."

• Diana...
• February 1, 2021

Protonix (pantoprazole) for GERD "I have had GERD for over 10 years now and I tried nexium otc helped but I ended up in the hospital because I had chest pain really bad. The hospital put me on cafarate and protonix it helped right away I take protonix twice a day and cafarate before every meal and at bedtime. I can eat anything I want and have no more pain in my chest. I will continue to take this medication as long as I can because I can eat anything without any pain"

• Nay
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 6, 2016

For GERD "I have been taking this medication for 6 years now religiously every morning. I am now concerned of the long term risks. They are linking this drug and other PPI's to a higher risk of devoloping dimensia. I take 40 mg. every morning and my doctor has prescribed me 20mg. So I can start to slowly lower myself off from taking so much. I have not started the 20 mg. yet since I've been on 40 mg. for years im afraid of how my body will react to it. Overall this medicine works better then any other medicine I have tried for my acid reflux. I don't think I will be able to live without it."

• Lew
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 18, 2019

For GERD "Prescribed pantoprazole by specialist twice a day. Started with massive headache then terrible nausea. Throat burns! Can't even eat mild foods without pain. Seems counter-productive. Even water is hard to swallow. This drug is not good for me. Only been on for a week and a half. Every day is worse even though I'm eating considerably less (and bland) due to discomfort. Foods I could eat 2 weeks ago cause me pain now. I tried to stick it out for at least a couple weeks, but this is the worst. I need to go back to doctor to see if something else is going on."

• MacMo...
• March 7, 2009

Protonix (pantoprazole) for GERD "I love protonix. Only wish it was more affordable. My insurance company will only cover the generic form--which is NOT the same. I found the name of the manufacturer but again the insurance company won't cover it. The three months I was on the generic all my symptons returned. Back on the protonix for two weeks and everything was gone!"

• Fifi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2019

For Erosive Esophagitis "After day 2 of taking this drug I started with bad gas, bloating, stomach cramps and then watery nasty smelling diarrhea. I've had it now several times a day for over a week. Stopped taking meds yesterday and still have same symptoms. Does help the acid though but too harsh on stomach and bowels. Waiting on call back from doctors office."

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2018

For GERD "20mg worked really well with heartburn/reflux symptoms, but unfortunately this gave me terrible bloating, constipation and horrific smelling wind (literally had to open windows and put a fan on to air out ONE small room, and even then it still stank and lingered - talk about embarrassing and unpleasant). Not to mention I looked like a combination of 6 months pregnant/ a fat overstuffed sausage around my lower stomach which was very distressing and made me even more self conscious - (I'm a very petite woman and it was so bad it was showing through even my loosest t-shirts) like the awful wind wasn't enough! Perhaps it will work for you but I cannot say I'd recommend as it was awful. As soon as I stopped the digestive issues began to ease off , literally 24+ hours after the last dose I was already getting relief from the constipation & bloating. It's a no from me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2018

Protonix (pantoprazole) for GERD "I took Protonix for about a week and every time I took it, I got a severe headache every day. It did help to keep my heartburn at bay but to me, it is not worth it for the side effects. My mood dropped because of this medicine and I just did not feel like myself. I have stopped taking this medicine and I am now taking Zantac 150mg. Took effect and it is working wonders for me."

• just...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 21, 2024

For Erosive Esophagitis "Also had bad ulcers and acid reflux when I started. I have been taking this for over 10 years and it's a miracle, I can take 2-40mg tablets and the fire is gone in ten minutes. Had ringing in my ears before I started taking Pantoprazole. Thanks Boeing for the permanent ear damage and can't tell if the ringing has gotten any worse. Stomach is great. I can eat anything. Still the best pill ever invented."