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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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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

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

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/29/2018

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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