Protonix for GERD User Reviews (Page 2)

• Gastr...
• 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 mgs twice a day. I don't burp nearly as much and food doesn't creep back up and 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."

• Narg
• February 10, 2010

"I was recently diagnosed with GERD. Of course this was after a trip to the hospital thinking I was having heart problems. The Doc put me on Protonix and after about 1 week it's as if my life was back to normal. Unfortunately, my insurance doesn't cover it any more so I gave it a "9" instead of a "10" rating for this alone. With many generic others costing only $5 for 60 days. Anyway, I suggest that if you do try it, give it a few days to work."

• Tstorm
• 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."

• Donna...
• 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 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."

• Wagriff
• 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."

• Diana...
• February 1, 2021

"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"

• MacMo...
• 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 symptons 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 150mg. Took effect and it is working wonders for me."

• 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!"

• MaryMac
• 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."

• Hll
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2021

"I started taking protonix a few months ago. I’m 19 and have never had any prior health issues besides bad acid reflux. I was taking protonix for about a week and started to notice awful headaches. By week two I was having awful dizzy spells and I avoided going to class because I thought I was going to pass out. I thought all of these side effects was related to when I had COVID a month prior so I overlooked it. After taking this medicine for a month I went to the ER twice because I felt like my heart was skipping beats, I was nauseous, couldn’t catch my breath, tingling in my hands and feet, and my dizzy spells were unbearable. The doctors summed it up to panic attacks which I knew was wrong because I’m not an anxious person. I researched protonix online and realized a lot of other people had the same side effects. DO NOT take this medicine!!! It made me feel like I was going crazy and for a whole month I couldn’t do anything because of dizzy spells!"

• rickw...
• February 2, 2010

"My gall bladder was acting up and the pain was terrible. I took a Protonix as soon as I got out of the doctors office (with a sandwich and doctor 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."

• Tester
• 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 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."

• tAnzi...
• 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 a way, now insurance will not pay, so now I have to take Protonix Tabs 40mg once per day I get heart burn heart burn so bad I have to take tums 2 to 3 at a time just not happy. I must keep looking for better meds."

• 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."

• Renee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2021

"Prescribed Protonix by my dr 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, abdomen 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 17, 2008

"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."

• Chris
• 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."

• Kathy
• 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, 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."

• Czech...
• 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."

• lisa
• 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."

• sieeko
• February 1, 2011

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

• ly2620
• 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."

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

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

• jimsj...
• May 9, 2009

"I took this drug at bedtime for GERD. Sick to my stomach all night long. Stopped taking it for one night and wasn't sick at all."