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Is it safe to take protonix (pantoprazole) while pregnant or breastfeeding?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Protonix (pantoprazole) is safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding for the prevention of heartburn.

Answered 3/25/2023

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Yes: Protonix (pantoprazole) is classified as a category b drug during pregnancy, this means that no animal or human studies show risks or not enough data is available to classify it as a lower risk category. During breast feeding it falls into L1 or a safe drug based on existing studies in breast feeding mothers.

Answered 10/1/2016

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