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

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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.

Answered 2/6/2020

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DGL liquorice? Does it really work for stomach issues/heartburn. I'm also on Pantoprazole, but it makes queasy sometimes, I don't know if its working

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I have GERD and today my chest is hurting badly. My BP is 148/77 and pulse 72. I've had this similar pain in the past but i'm on protonix (pantoprazole). Not working?

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Took Pantoprazole for 2weeks ending of 2weeks still had burning throat at night. Got switched to Zantac (ranitidine) & not working well. Best medication treatment?

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Pantoprazole isn't working all the way and I have an issue with sputum coming up in throat especially when eating. Dry itchy places in back if throat ear itch. So much spiral I spit up cups at times?

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On protonix (pantoprazole) 40mg twice a day with Zantac 300 at night and its not working. Had an endoscopy with f.I.C.E and it showed only mildly lax les. Symptoms are only in throat. Sore and lump. Stomach is ok.

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