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I have gerd and i have been on a couple rounds of pantoprozol. it really helped me. but when i stop taking it, my reflux goes back to being worse. should i just stay on the ppi indefinitely?

Q: i have gerd and i have been on a couple rounds of pantoprozol. it really helped me. but when i stop taking it, my reflux goes back to being worse. should i just stay on the ppi indefinitely?

: Relatively common, rebound hyperacidity becomes difficult to address. Best would be to establish with a gastroenterologist to have a baseline upper endoscopy. Long term treatment involves also lifestyle changes, diet and weight loss if applicable.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Relatively common, rebound hyperacidity becomes difficult to address. Best would be to establish with a gastroenterologist to have a baseline upper endoscopy. Long term treatment involves also lifestyle changes, diet and weight loss if applicable.

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/26/2021

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A member asked:

I have gerd and i have been on a couple rounds of pantoprozol. it really helped me. but when i stop taking it, my reflux goes back to being worse. should i just stay on the ppi indefinitely?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

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