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1. does pantoprazole increase risk for c diff infection? i was put on it, and i am worried about that. 2. if i were to get cdiff, i am allergic to augmentin, penicillin, bacterium, sulfa, doxywhat would i be able to be treated for cdiff?

Q: 1. does pantoprazole increase risk for c diff infection? i was put on it, and i am worried about that. 2. if i were to get cdiff, i am allergic to augmentin, penicillin, bacterium, sulfa, doxywhat would i be able to be treated for cdiff?

: Long term proton pump inhibitors use (pantoprazole and others) have been showed in different studies to be associated to c diff colitis. There are treatments ( first line and newer) not listed on your extensive list of antibiotics you are allergic to. Use of pantoprazole should be time limited in order to prevent onset of c diff colitis.

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Long term proton pump inhibitors use (pantoprazole and others) have been showed in different studies to be associated to c diff colitis. There are treatments ( first line and newer) not listed on your extensive list of antibiotics you are allergic to. Use of pantoprazole should be time limited in order to prevent onset of c diff colitis.

Answered 3/26/2023

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A member asked:

1. does pantoprazole increase risk for c diff infection? i was put on it, and i am worried about that. 2. if i were to get cdiff, i am allergic to augmentin, penicillin, bacterium, sulfa, doxywhat would i be able to be treated for cdiff?

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