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Can protonix (pantoprazole) cause joint and/or muscle pain? what are the long term side effects?

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No: It dors not cause joint or muscle pain. It can inhibit the absorption of calcium and magnesium leading to osteoporosis over the long term.

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Answered 8/22/2018

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