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I had severe reflux/heartburn for months, dr put me on pantoprazole twice a day, reflux/heartburn are gone but i have bad indigestion/bloating?

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Pantoprazole: Use over longer periods of time can predispose one for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Diagnosed by breath testing, treated with particular antibiotics. Ask your doctor for more information.

Answered 5/3/2015

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