Question 1

is it safe to take pantoprazole for a long time? i have gred from almost 2 years

Accepted Answer

Yes: But may have  mild side effects like athralgia, headaches, nause and flatulence. Initially feared predispositin Zollinger Ellison syndrome did not show in 2 year studies as the incidence was same in control group with GERD. Follow other GERD precautions

Question 2

is it safe to take pantoprazole while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes for both: This medication is considered a category b or safe med during pregnancy and has no known risk at all during breast feeding.

Question 3

is it safe to take pantoprazole & buscopan at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes they can be: There is no significant interaction between the two meds and so their use together should be ok. Nevertheless, unexpected reaction can occur and so if you experience anything significant, consult doc for eval. Good luck.

Question 4

is it safe to take pantoprazole sodium while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Heartburn is very common in pregnancy, and Pantoprazole is a safe and effective treatment.

Question 5

how long is it safe to take pantoprazole for acidity?? i suffer from hyperacidity every other day, i am not able to control it via diet control, & anxiety adds up more fuel to it, resulting in gerd & damages my throat lining as well. 40 mg is it safe?

Accepted Answer

: You can take for 2 months then stop. You can use famotidine or cimetidine if symptoms recur after stopping pantoprazole; these histamine 2 blockers are safer than proton pump inhibitor in the long run.

Question 6

is it safe to take protonix (pantoprazole) with my oxybutynin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No listed interactions.

Question 7

is it safe to take protonix (pantoprazole) while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Protonix (pantoprazole) is safe to take during  pregnancy and breastfeeding for the  prevention of heartburn.

Question 8

is it safe to take levocetrizine oral, pantoprazole and patanase nasal spray daily, and if so, when should each be taken?

Accepted Answer

Safe: both tablets better at bed time , the spray morning and evening or as directed by the prescriber, mind you, pantoprazole interferes with calcium absorption, so avoid taking them together, and don't exceed recommend duration by your physician

Question 9

prescribed pantoprazole 40mg for throat clearing problem, also have problem with migraines, is it safe to take this medication. with excedrin extra st?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These medicines are safe to combine together.

Question 10

pulled a muscle in my shoulder.  i take lisinopril, metroplol, zantc and protonix (pantoprazole).  would it be safe to take robaxin for my shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Can make drowsy: Robaxin (methocarbamol) can cause drowsyness. Don't know you or your history. Not likdly to interact with your meds, but check with your doc or pharnacist.

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How long is it safe to take pantoprazole for acidity?? i suffer from hyperacidity every other day, i am not able to control it via diet control, & anxiety adds up more fuel to it, resulting in gerd & damages my throat lining as well. 40 mg is it safe?

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Is it safe to take protonix (pantoprazole) with my oxybutynin?

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Is it safe to take protonix (pantoprazole) while pregnant or breastfeeding?

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Is it safe to take levocetrizine oral, pantoprazole and patanase nasal spray daily, and if so, when should each be taken?

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Prescribed pantoprazole 40mg for throat clearing problem, also have problem with migraines, is it safe to take this medication. with excedrin extra st?

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Pulled a muscle in my shoulder. i take lisinopril, metroplol, zantc and protonix (pantoprazole). would it be safe to take robaxin for my shoulder?

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