A 49-year-old member asked:
what is protonix (pantoprazole) prescribed for?
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Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Acid reflux: This is an inhibitor of the proton pump that produces stomach acid. It is prescribed for acid reflux, stomach acidity, indigestion and as an adjunct for medications such as Ibuprofen which can cause excess acid and stomach upset as well as ulcerations and bleeding.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Does pantoprazole cause hyperglycemia?
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Dr. Carol Cheneyanswered
Endocrinology 45 years experience
No: There is no evidence that Pantoprazole or related protein pump inhibitors cause elevated blood sugars.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
How long can you take protonix (pantoprazole) fir?
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Dr. Jason Hemminganswered
Gastroenterology 17 years experience
As needed: It should be taken as long as needed and at the lowest dose possible. That being said patients with barrwtt's esophagus should remain on it. I would discuss with a md before using any ppi for greater than 3 months.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
What are the common side effects of protonix (pantoprazole) treatment?
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Dr. Vance Harrisanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Protonix (pantoprazole): The most common side effects from taking Protonix (pantoprazole) are headaches, constipation, gas , and nausea. There is a long list of potential side effects that are really rather rare but these are the ones I have seen in clinical practice. Occasionally someone will have diarrhea or abdominal pain as well.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Is it unhealthy to take 40mg pantoprazole everyday over an extended period of time?
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Dr. Luis Villaplanaanswered
Internal Medicine 35 years experience
NOT REALLY: The decision to take drugs like Pantoprazole indefinitely depends on the diagnosis/condition being used for.
Obviously, in a sense, you are right. We need acid to properly digest food. However, there are conditions for which chronic use of these meds is important in order to prevent catastrophic, life ending or maming illnesses.
By the way, I have been personally on an acid blocker for 11 yrs now.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Can I stay on tecta forever?
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Dr. Edwin Medinaanswered
General Practice 39 years experience
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.
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