Question 1

pantoprazole vs. omeprazole? which is it best for non ulcer dyspepsia? which is safest/less contraindications/side effects?

Accepted Answer

Depends. : These are the same class of medications and should theoretically work just the same. However different people tend to respond differently to them. You need to do a trial of each and see what makes you feel better &amp;#40;that would be the one that&#x27;s best for you&amp;#41;. It&#x27;s kind of like what apple is best....depends on what your taste buds like...in this case it&#x27;s what your dyspepsia likes.

Question 2

is pantoprazole same as losec (omeprazole)?

Accepted Answer

Similar: They both are in the class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors which lowers stomach acid. Each drug has its own side effects and different profile, but their goals are the same.. to lower stomach acid. They operate differently than histamine blockers such as zantac (ranitidine) ( Ranitidine) and pepsid ( famotidine).  They are also different than antacids such as Maalox, and Mylanta.

Question 3

does pantoprazole have the same ill effects as omeprazole?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: These medications though similar and in the same class may not have the same side effects and one may be tolerated better in a particular patient than another.

Question 4

is 20 mg omeprazole equivalent to 20 mg pantoprazole?  curretnly on 40 mg omeprazole and then tapering to 20 mg pantoprazole because of a medication interaction

Accepted Answer

PPI,s: They are both proton pump inhibitors with similar action and interchangeable . If you had a reaction from one then it is possible that you may have a reaction from the other. Good Luck

Question 5

is omeprazole better than pantoprazole for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

It seems my GI...: Buddies prefer esomeprazole but really it is what works best with your body, as with any medication.

Question 6

what is the difference between protonix (pantoprazole) and over-the-counter omeprazole? is one better than the other?

Accepted Answer

They are both PPIs: Protonix (pantoprazole) and Omeprazole are both antacids of the same class called ppis (proton pump inhibitors). So they are both quite similar in their effects in reducing acid production in the stomach and work very well for treating acid reflux. But they are made by different pharmaceutical companies and are available in different doses in terms of the miligram sizes..

Question 7

does taking ppi for long time such as pantoprazole, omeprazole causes gastritis?

Accepted Answer

No: Those are medication to prevent gastritis, if u r still having symptoms it could be u r not uncontrolled with those ppi or it could be more serious like an ulcer, a bleed, an infection, etc.  if u haven't seen ur doctor for it, I suggest u do

Question 8

been taking pantoprazole for over a week and no effect on heartburn. is it possible that omeprazole would work? or is it just the same medication?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: We are all wired slightly differently. One med may work better for you than another. If 10+ days on pantoprazole, then trial of Omeprazole worth doing. If it fails, then need to see your dr to see what is actual cause of pain.

Question 9

i am going to stop taking pantoprazole as i do not tolerate it well. can i start omeprazole the next day or there needs to be a cool down period or something?

Accepted Answer

: You may start the next day. No cool down period would be required. Ask your doctor or do a search on other ways to limit gastric acid reflux such as keeping head above stomach, elevate head of your bed, eating multiple small meals vs fewer large ones, avoid hot spices, drink adequate water, and such.

Question 10

ansewring the previos question i have taken prescriped, omeprazole 40mg & 20 mg, pantoprazole 20mg, galaver gel, famtodine 20mg, & used over the counter in between alka seltzer, picot, & riopan?

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: I cannot see previous question. Always include it.

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Pantoprazole vs omeprazole

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Pantoprazole vs. omeprazole? which is it best for non ulcer dyspepsia? which is safest/less contraindications/side effects?

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Is pantoprazole same as losec (omeprazole)?

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Does pantoprazole have the same ill effects as omeprazole?

A member asked:

Is 20 mg omeprazole equivalent to 20 mg pantoprazole? curretnly on 40 mg omeprazole and then tapering to 20 mg pantoprazole because of a medication interaction

A member asked:

Is omeprazole better than pantoprazole for acid reflux?

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What is the difference between protonix (pantoprazole) and over-the-counter omeprazole? is one better than the other?

A member asked:

Does taking ppi for long time such as pantoprazole, omeprazole causes gastritis?

A member asked:

Been taking pantoprazole for over a week and no effect on heartburn. is it possible that omeprazole would work? or is it just the same medication?

A member asked:

I am going to stop taking pantoprazole as i do not tolerate it well. can i start omeprazole the next day or there needs to be a cool down period or something?

A member asked:

Ansewring the previos question i have taken prescriped, omeprazole 40mg & 20 mg, pantoprazole 20mg, galaver gel, famtodine 20mg, & used over the counter in between alka seltzer, picot, & riopan?

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