Pantoprazole and Headaches: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Moa...
• January 19, 2021

For Erosive Esophagitis "Let’s just say I have a list of issues found when they checked my upper GI. I have been on this medication for 6 days now, and all was fine in the beginning. I now have a horrible sharp pain in my hip, headaches, diarrhea on day 3, and almost a pinching feeling in my back. The pain in the hip and back is not constant, it’s more short but sharp. I am not sure if this medicine is doing what it is supposed to do, but I can’t wait to be done with it. Drink tons of water while you are on this."

• Ger...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 14, 2021

For GERD "I am prescribed 40 mg 2 times a day. I only took my second dose for about 2 weeks because the side effects doubled! Bad headaches, stomach cramps, etc. So now I'm back to 40 mg once a day for about 6 months now. Headaches have decreased, but I have ringing in my ears at least 10 to 20 times a day that I can count. I'm suffering from severe anxiety, tingling in my hands and chest, and side pain. It does, however, help alleviate my GERD symptoms by keeping the excessive stomach acid from coming up my throat. It hasn't completely kept it at bay because I also have a hiatal hernia, but the acid reflux (heartburn) isn't as bad as it used to be. So with the little bit of relief I have experienced while on this menu has been beneficial, I cannot say it is worth the horrible side effects! My anxiety has gotten so bad that it is causing paranoia, sleep deprivation, and quality of life interference. If you are a person with any depression or anxiety disorder whatsoever at some time in your life, don't take this."

• Pea...
• February 2, 2021

For GERD "Took this med, pantoprazole, for 3 years (40 mg). It helped my GERD, miracle drug. I started experiencing high heart rate and blood sugar issues, yet I'm not diabetic. I stopped taking the med, I didn't need it any longer. My stomach felt fine for a few years. Recently, my stomach started to bother me, so I went back on it. Since my insurance didn't cover it, I paid $100 because I didn't want the generic. After taking it for 3 days, I experienced a little headache. On the 3rd day, I experienced a very bad anxiety/panic attack. It was terrible, I thought I was having a heart attack. I could hear my heartbeat as if it were wanting to come out of my chest, my blood pressure was sky high. I don't usually have high blood pressure. I never experienced anything like that. I do have anxiety and depression as it is, but never like this. I have stopped taking it and feel I wasted $100. Don't know why it has affected me that way, never did in the 3 years I was taking it before, other than my heart rate going up and my blood sugar."

• Wow...
• October 13, 2021

For GERD "I’ve been on pantoprazole for 2 years for stomach acid, never thought about the fact I went back in the doctor's office with pain in my legs and body. Sent to a rheumatologist who diagnosed me with fibromyalgia. Then I started having pain in my stomach, I started having pain in my feet and was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Extra heartbeats, had an ablation done. My voice started cracking, had a cyst removed from my vocal cord. All while experiencing dizziness, foggy head, loss of sleep, and headaches. When I’m being put on more medicine to help with what this drug is causing. Wow, reading these reviews is everything I’ve been going through since I’ve started taking them. I’m currently still on them until now, I will not take another one. I can’t believe how long this has been going on and all the different doctors I’ve been going to."

• Fed...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 15, 2021

For GERD "After taking omeprazole for several years, it seemed to stop working. I also have Barrett's. I was put on this drug two years ago. I have had daily headaches, shortness of breath, sharp pains in my hips and shoulders, racing heart, itching, bloating, and extreme smelly gas. Now I'm vomiting and nauseated. I put on 20 lbs. I'm done with this drug. I'm going back to over-the-counter Mylanta and Pepcid. I feel stupid that I never put all of these together."

• M S...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2021

For GERD "I was wondering why I’ve had heightened anxiety and almost feel depressed (extremely unlike me). This pill was working for GERD, but I’ve recently been waking up in the middle of the night gagging and choking. I have daily headaches, and my intestines feel like they are burning and full. After reading these reviews, I believe all of this is caused by this medication. Today is my 1st day not taking it. I am not on any other meds, nor do I have any other issues. It HAS to be this horrible pill."

• Ton...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 21, 2021

For GERD "My doctor prescribed me this medication for 60 days. I took it for two days, and I stopped ✋ because I got headaches and felt bad. I can't never again use this medication. My doctor prescribed other medications, Sandoz-rabeprazole 20 mg."

• Scc...
• August 10, 2021

"Got prescribed this even though I went to the doctor for unrelated nausea/vomiting. Said it would be easier on my esophagus. I have 0 history of acid reflux. The doctor just prescribed it to prescribe it, and I didn’t know any better, of course, and I took 20 mg every morning. I stopped two nights ago, and I’m feeling anxious, got a headache, hot flashes, random tingling sensations. I literally only took it for a few days. Not sure why this medication is being prescribed in the first place, seeing how almost all of these reviews are negative. Gotta love big pharma."

• Mou...
• August 7, 2021

For GERD "A miserable medicine. Didn't do a single helpful thing but did provide a horrid headache, and get this - I went to the doctor with severe chest and abdominal pain and needing help for nausea that has been persistent for more than a week, even water wants to, and sometimes does, come back up. I am badly dehydrated. So one of the side effects of this medicine is nausea. Pain is still a real problem, as is nausea, dehydration, plus dizziness. This stuff is worse than useless, and off my list, as is the doctor with a single focus who ignored most of what he was told."

• Nis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2021

For GERD "I was diagnosed with acute gastritis. I only wanted something to feel less bloated and gassy at night, but my doctor asked me to take pantoprazole for 10 days, twice a day. After 4 days of using, my heart started beating fast for no reason in the middle of the night. That brought me panic attacks, thinking it’s related to a heart issue. Head feels heavy and feels like something is crawling on the forehead. Besides, I guess it only helps to relieve ulcer pain in the stomach. Did almost nothing for bloatedness. In fact, it made me more gassy at night. I’m gonna stop using it. It gave me more clarity on the side effects after reading up all the reviews here. Avoid using this pill. It’s a nightmare worse than what the diagnosis is."

• Zel...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 20, 2021

For Stomach Ulcer "My doctor prescribed Trustan 40 mg after I swallowed the camera, but it was too expensive. Pantoprazole helped me a lot with my stomach ulcers. But I have to stay close to the toilet. I do not experience headaches more than usual."

• Soc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2021

For GERD "So I am on day 6 of the medication. I did start off with a light headache, but it wore off. The only side effect I found for me was that it made me sleep a lot. Once I sat down and if I closed my eyes, I would sleep for an hour or two easily. Sometimes I'd wake up in the middle of the night due to random dreams I would have here and there. (I rarely dream, lol). I have Celiac and IBS; Miralax is the only thing that helps me have somewhat of a successful BM. But with Protonix, I feel it has improved it even more. I am on 40 mg for 30 days. So I hope this resolves my GERD issues/chest pains."

• JJa...
• July 24, 2021

For GERD "I have a 30-day prescription after having an upper GI. I have tried to take this med three times. The food that I ate just seemed to get stuck in my esophagus and eventually came back up, making me feel very nauseous. I also had a stomach ache and acid reflux, which I do not normally have. In addition, I felt very dehydrated, even with drinking plenty of fluid, and had a huge headache that lingered for hours."

• Gri...
• October 28, 2021

For GERD "I have been on Pantoprazole for many years. I have been cutting back from a daily dose to every other day and now every third day. I’m experiencing heavy withdrawal symptoms of stomach pain, increased headaches, and feelings of heart palpitations. I want to get off this product and feel normal."

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

Pantoprazole for GERD "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."

• Mol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2020

For GERD "I took pantoprazole for 6 days, 20 mg. My side effects were awful headache, trouble sleeping, anxiety. I would not recommend taking this at all."

• Edn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 11, 2019

For GERD "Pantoprazole worked, it helped the GERD, but I had to stop taking it due to the side effects: headaches, blurry vision, and dizziness. I had to go off it."

• ris...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2014

Pantoprazole for Duodenal Ulcer "Caused severe muscle cramps, headaches. Took away the pain from duodenal ulcers within 3 days."

• Olg...
• February 28, 2021

For Gastritis/Duodenitis "Don’t take this medicine. During taking, I experienced terrible abdominal pain, all my muscles, back, and neck. Also, I had a strong headache and weakness."

• sav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2017

For GERD "Feeling dizzy, severe headache."

• Kan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2018

For GERD "Painful headaches after 2 days... Currently in bed now waiting for it to run its course... Will not be taking any more of this med."

• qqi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2016

For Helicobacter Pylori Infection "Haven't been effective at all. Gave me a severe headache. I switched to esomeprazole instead, which was very, very effective."