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Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor. It is used to decrease acid secretion in the stomach as a treatment for many conditions including peptic ulcer disease or gastroesophageal reflux.

Dr. Adam Steinlauf reviewed this

32 years experience

Brands

Protonix • Pentoz • Topraflux • Prazoloc • Peptazol • Peploc • Viapan • PANTOR • Pantocid • Gastriwin • Conoran

Side Effects

Common

Joint pains
Headache
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Flatulence
Passing gas
Dizziness
Abdominal pain
Fever
Rash

Serious

Diarrhea
Liver dysfunction

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A 43-year old asked:

What are the effects of pantoprazole?

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A 45-year old asked:

Why are people prescribed with pantoprazole?

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A 21-year old male asked:

Pantoprazole is used for treating which disease?

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A 33-year old asked:

What should I do if pantoprazole is not working for me?

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A 52-year old female asked:

How long does it take for pantoprazole to start working?

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A 23-year old female asked:

What is the difference between esomenprazole and pantoprazole?

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A 19-year old female asked:

I take pantoprazole at night rather than in the morning. Does that change the effect of the medication?

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A 62-year old male asked:

I take 40mg of pantoprazole one time each day. What OTC medicine can I take as effective alternative? What dosage of it should I take?

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A 32-year old female asked:

I started on Pantoprazole,2 a day,2 months, then 1 a day. I still get pain and I've been on tablets almost 2 weeks now. Should it be working by now?

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A 25-year old male asked:

I've been taking 40mg pmz-pantoprazole daily for 40 days. Less pain and discomfort, but there still is. How can I know when to stop taking the pills?

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A 48-year old asked:

Is protonix (pantoprazole) effective?

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A 42-year old asked:

Does pantoprazole cause hyperglycemia?

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A 36-year old asked:

How can I have reflux while on pantoprazole?

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A 49-year old asked:

What is protonix (pantoprazole) prescribed for?

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A 35-year old female asked:

Lcan you take gax x with protonix (pantoprazole)?

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A 31-year old asked:

How exactly does pantoprazole cause hyperglycemia?

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A 32-year old asked:

How long can you take protonix (pantoprazole) fir?

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A 31-year old asked:

Is it possible to have reflux while on pantoprazole?

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A 27-year old male asked:

Is it ok to take protonix (pantoprazole) twice a day?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: protonix (pantoprazole)?

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A 28-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: protonix (pantoprazole)?

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A 19-year old male asked:

Can i use pantoprazole for long term What are side effects for long term use?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Is it safe to take pantoprazole for a long time? I have GRED from almost 2 years

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A member asked:

What is proper procedure to taper off after taking pantoprazole 40 mg for 10 weeks ?

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A 20-year old female asked:

Can a person take 3 protonix (pantoprazole) pills and a Zactac 150 pill around the same time?

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A 45-year old female asked:

I'm using protonix (pantoprazole) 40mg x1 daily. I'm still struggling with symptoms. Any suggestions?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Is it OK to take Pantoprazole and Zegerid in the same day - one Pantoprazole in the morning and two Zegerid in the evening?

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A 19-year old female asked:

I have gastritis, Ive been on Pantoprazole for 2 months and I dont feel any better. Do I keep taking it or do something else?

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A 19-year old male asked:

What is the difference between pantoprazole magnesium (tecta) and omeraprazole ? Should I have omeraprazole if it works, and tecta doesn't ?

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A 23-year old male asked:

I am on protonix (pantoprazole) since 5 months. And i don't to take it forever. I once tried giving it up but my symptoms were worse than before i started taking it.

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