Question 1

can i take prevacid and protonix (pantoprazole) together?

Accepted Answer

Together : There is no reason to take both together. They serve the same purpose. Choose one and stay with it.

Question 2

long term side effects of taking prevacid or protonix (pantoprazole)?

Accepted Answer

PPI side effects: Prevacid, protonix, (pantoprazole) Prilosec (& their generic equivalents) are similar, very well tolerated medications called proton pump inhibitors.  In the short term they can cause a number of dose-dependent side effects including commonly headache and diarhea. Longer term use carries other consequences (please see my earlier answer on this topic in healthtap)--like bone thinning, low magnesium, c.Difficile.

Question 3

2 days ago, i switched from prevacid otc 2x daily to pantoprazole 40mg every morning. my heartburn is really bad now, so i want to switch back to prevacid 2x daily. i just took pantoprazole around noon - can i take prevacid at midnight to switch over?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it would be fine to take Prevacid 12 hours after taking pantoprazole. Are you under the care of a GI doctor? Hopefully, your symptoms will improve with the Prevacid but, if not, see your GI doctor. Good luck to you!

Question 4

do pantoprazole and lansoprazole differ in any way? can i use one of them when i can't find the other one?

Accepted Answer

Not significant : The difference between these two medicines is insignificant. You should be fine changing one for the other. There are anecdotal reports of one working better for one person or another. The real differences are negligible.

Question 5

i have been on prilosec, previcid and now protonix (pantoprazole) for reflux.l have ibs and gasrtoparisis. i am still having reflux despite the med and diet. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Multifactorial GERD?: Avoid foods ; behavior that delay stomach emptying ;/or relax the lower esophageal sphincter, but you may also need to consider promotility agents additional to your acid blocker drug(s).  Consider ph impedance testing to correlate reflux symptoms with what actually gets refluxed (acid, non-acid material), or whether your residual symptoms may be "functional" due to ibs.

Question 6

i have grade 4 erosion of gullet. i have tried, raberprazole, lansoprazole, omerprazole, ranatindine. i vomit up bile mornings. pantoprazole really helped but unable to get in uk anymore.  trying to avoid nissen fundoplication operation.  any  suggestions

Accepted Answer

Conservative rx: Be sure all conservative measures have been taken such as no eating after dinner, elevation of the head of the bed, avoiding greasy food, garlic, onion, stop smoking, lose weight. The addition of carafate and welchol may be of benefit, welchol binds bile acids, and carafate helps heal erosions. A short course of Reglan (metoclopramide) may help as it increases the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter.

Question 7

what are prevacid (lansoprazole) classification?

Accepted Answer

Prevacid (lansoprazole): Prevacid (lansoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor.

Question 8

prevacid (lansoprazole) 30 mg side effects?

Accepted Answer

Prevacid (lansoprazole) S.E.'s: Prevacid (lansoprazole) is a very well tolerated medication, but in the short term it can cause a number of dose-dependent side effects including commonly headache and diarhea. Longer term use carries other consequences (please see my earlier answer on this topic in healthtap).

Question 9

how can prevacid (lansoprazole) cause pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Very rare: Prevacid (lansoprazole) has been reported to be able to cause pancreatitis, but is extremely rare.jI would not let the rare risk of pancreatitis get in the way of you taking this medication, if it is necessary in your situation.c

Question 10

is it ok to take benedryl with prevacid (lansoprazole) ?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Sure, they're not contraindicated.  Feel better!

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2 days ago, i switched from prevacid otc 2x daily to pantoprazole 40mg every morning. my heartburn is really bad now, so i want to switch back to prevacid 2x daily. i just took pantoprazole around noon - can i take prevacid at midnight to switch over?

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Do pantoprazole and lansoprazole differ in any way? can i use one of them when i can't find the other one?

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I have been on prilosec, previcid and now protonix (pantoprazole) for reflux.l have ibs and gasrtoparisis. i am still having reflux despite the med and diet. thoughts?

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I have grade 4 erosion of gullet. i have tried, raberprazole, lansoprazole, omerprazole, ranatindine. i vomit up bile mornings. pantoprazole really helped but unable to get in uk anymore. trying to avoid nissen fundoplication operation. any suggestions

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Prevacid (lansoprazole) 30 mg side effects?

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