Question 1

i've been taking 40mg pmz-pantoprazole daily for 40 days. less pain and discomfort, but there still is. how can i know when to stop taking the pills?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the pain is not resolved within a few weeks of starting the medication, then there may be something else causing your pain.

Question 2

what is proper procedure to taper off after taking pantoprazole 40 mg for 10 weeks ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It is not a kind of drug that you have to taper it off like prednisone
you still can use as needed . But if you are a case of gerd then most likely you have to use it for a long time.

Question 3

can i stay on tecta forever?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on what you are treating:  erosive esophagitis associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd)=8 weeks, 
hypersecretory conditions=as long as clinically indicated
your primary care should probably decide what time frame is best for you.

Question 4

can tecta make you gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Did not see weight: Gain listed as a potential side effect for tecta (pantoprazole magnesium).

Question 5

is a double dose of tecta dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Tecta = pantoprazole: Depends on the indication and duration. See the Health Tap answers regarding Protonix (pantoprazole) please.

Question 6

what are the effects of pantoprazole?

Accepted Answer

IT INHIBITS THE: Production of stomach acid.

Question 7

how many tecta pills you can have in a day?

Accepted Answer

`Tecta: The usual dose for most indications for Tecta (pantoprazole) is 40 mg once a day. For some specific issues, such as treating H. pylori, it is used twice a day. It is almost never needed more than that. For your specific situation, ask your doctor what is best. Good luck.

Question 8

why are people prescribed with pantoprazole?

Accepted Answer

Pantoprazole: Protonix (pantoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor that inhibits gastric acid secretion, hence is used to treat gerd (gastro esophageal reflux disease) to reduce ulceration/erosion of the esophagus.

Question 9

pantoprazole is used for treating which disease?

Accepted Answer

Increased acid: Pantoprazole (protonix) is a proton pump inhibitor (ppi) and is used to treat erosive esophagitis and other conditions involving excess stomach acid (acid reflux disease, heart burn, etc).

Question 10

what should i do if pantoprazole is not working for me?

Accepted Answer

May be timing: Make sure you are taking your pantoprazole correctly.  This brand of proton pump inhibitor needs to be taken about 1/2 - 1 hour before a meal.  This makes it most effective.

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I've been taking 40mg pmz-pantoprazole daily for 40 days. less pain and discomfort, but there still is. how can i know when to stop taking the pills?

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What is proper procedure to taper off after taking pantoprazole 40 mg for 10 weeks ?

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Can i stay on tecta forever?

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Can tecta make you gain weight?

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Is a double dose of tecta dangerous?

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What are the effects of pantoprazole?

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How many tecta pills you can have in a day?

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Why are people prescribed with pantoprazole?

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What should i do if pantoprazole is not working for me?

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