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Protonix and Diarrhea: What Users Say

Diarrhea: mentioned by 3 users (3.6%)

Based on user experiences from 83 Protonix reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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headaches 12.0%
nausea 8.4%
heartburn 6.0%
dizziness 4.8%
swelling 4.8%
anxiety 3.6%
diarrhea 3.6%
gas 3.6%
stomach pain 3.6%
vomiting 3.6%

Reviews for Protonix

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Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Pja...
  • July 21, 2020

For GERD "I started taking Protonix 40mg once daily after they took Zantac off the market. I started having a lot of stomach pain, gas, bloating, and watery diarrhea. It took me a while to figure out it was the Protonix. I stopped taking it and replaced it with Pepcid Complete once a day. Almost immediately those symptoms went away. I would be very careful taking this drug."

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  • Jim...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • March 27, 2013

For GERD "Started taking this about 8 years ago after developing an ulcer from taking Aleve. Was fine for a few years, with only flatulence and loose bowel movements. For the last 3 years, I started developing asthma symptoms (phlegm in throat and lungs, coughing). Stopping Protonix cleared it up. Took 1 pill again and the asthma started again. Too bad, I really liked this medication."

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

For GERD "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."

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