Protonix for GERD User Reviews (Page 2)

• Gas...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 20, 2017

"I have had GERD for years now. I started out taking Prilosec, but it started making me burp a lot, and it would just absolutely hurt. My doctor switched me to Protonix, and that has helped so much. I take 40 mg twice a day. I don't burp nearly as much, and food doesn't creep back up into my mouth like it did so much either. I also take Zantac at night, but it still had helped a lot even before then. It's been such a relief. I didn't get any side effects from it either. I take it 30 minutes before breakfast and 30 minutes before lunch."

• Tst...
• April 16, 2008

"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."

• Boo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 20, 2020

"My GERD mainly affected my voice and was the source of mild chest pain. I started Protonix about a week ago, and it's been a massive help already. I feel like I can finally breathe again. I've tried OTC drugs in the past, such as omeprazole and Gaviscon, but neither helped. I'm virtually symptom-free now and have experienced no side effects."

• Bab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 23, 2017

"I had tried every other medicine out there, and none of them has worked for me like Protonix does. In combination with Carafate, I feel like me again. The chest pain, burping, and burning have almost completely gone away. No side effects at all. I highly recommend this medication."

• Don...
• September 24, 2015

"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 ranitidine 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."

• Dia...
• February 1, 2021

"I have had GERD for over 10 years now, and I tried Nexium OTC, which 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."

• Mac...
• March 7, 2009

"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 symptoms returned. Back on the Protonix for two weeks and everything was gone!"

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

"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 150 mg. Took effect, and it is working wonders for me."

• Wag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2016

"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."

• Mar...
• October 29, 2008

"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."

• Bad...
• December 1, 2011

"I only discovered I had GERD from an endoscopy. I've always had a horrible stomach, but recently had a constant sore throat. The Protonix worked wonders! But then I noticed I was constipated and had a huge appetite. I briefly switched medicines but went back to Protonix. It was when I started taking it again and had two abdominal exams that I realized my liver was enlarged. The doctors immediately dismissed it since I've had my gallbladder removed. They said it was scar tissue. My daughter has eosinophilic colitis, so I'm really just focused on her gastrointestinal care, but at my next follow-up, I will address the issue. I did cut out milk/dairy from my diet, and that seemed to help as much as the medicine!"

• Tes...
• July 2, 2008

"I have a Lap Band. Before I had the band, I had no problem with heartburn. Then, after I got a couple of 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."

• ric...
• February 2, 2010

"My gallbladder was acting up, and the pain was terrible. I took a Protonix as soon as I got out of the doctor's office (with a sandwich and Dr. Pepper). About 15 seconds later, I was burping like crazy. Viola! The pain subsided considerably in less than 3 minutes. An hour later, it was like I never even had the pain! I felt much, much better."

• tAn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2017

"I have had acid reflux for 10 years. I've taken Nexium, it takes my reflux away. Now insurance will not pay, so now I have to take Protonix tabs 40 mg once per day. I get heartburn, heartburn so bad I have to take Tums 2 to 3 at a time. Just not happy. I must keep looking for better meds."

• Ren...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2021

"Prescribed Protonix by my doctor, and after a week and a half, I had to stop. Almost immediately, anything I ate gave me heartburn (I didn't have frequent heartburn before), headaches every morning, extreme nausea, so much that I had no appetite, foggy brain, joint pain in my hands/wrists, abdominal pain, and depression/anxiety. I wish I would have done my research and asked more questions. I'm on day 2 after stopping, and I feel slightly better. I'm going to try a cleaned-up diet and not eating so late. Let us hope it works."

• Anonymous
• September 28, 2009

"I've had years of GERD without any food triggers and daily heartburn. Protonix was a dream! It is, however, very expensive. My insurance had it on its drug list and dropped it this year. A 30-day supply is $120! I've had to switch to Nexium."

• Anonymous
• September 17, 2008

"Having suffered severe gastroesophageal 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."

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2022

"Awful! Ruined an entire ten-day vacation. Gas, stomach cramps, headache, alternating constipation and diarrhea. I had started taking a few days before the vacation and did not think much about it. I thought I had a stomach bug as it started just a few days into the vacation. On day ten, I realized it might be this med. I stopped, and within two days everything went back to normal."

• Kat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 14, 2023

"In 2020, I went from 125 to 89 because everything I ate made me throw up. I was put on Protonix and immediately started feeling better. Later, I was diagnosed with GERD. No insurance until 3 years later, and now through all the testing, I discovered I have a large hiatal diaphragmatic hernia. It is the reason for my GERD, and the surgeon believes I won't have it after surgery. I realized how well it worked when they took me off for 7 days to do a manometry & pH probe. I started throwing up all my food again after 3 days. My hope is that after the surgery, I can get off the Protonix."

• Cze...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2014

"After two days on Protonix (for GERD associated with adult-onset asthma) I ended up in the emergency room with extremely high blood pressure, fast, pounding pulse, severe headache, and severe anxiety."

• lis...
• October 27, 2008

"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."

• ly2...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 5, 2017

"I've had GERD and gastroparesis for over 10 years. Protonix is the only medicine I've found to help control the GERD. As long as I take it twice a day as instructed, I do not have acid reflux."

• sie...
• February 1, 2011

"This medication worked for me, reducing the stomach acid significantly. It is worth a try for anyone suffering from GERD."

• Pas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2018

"Upset stomach, insomnia, and all the other side effects that you hate."

• sha...
• December 13, 2009

"Worked great for GERD. After a while of being on it, it doesn't seem to work that well. I am on 40 mg/day and now have a stomach ulcer?"