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54 People found this comment helpful

I have had very good results with this medication. I am a crohn's disease patient and so also get duodenal ulcers and have had a GI hemorrhage which was also treated with pantoprazole. I am also a practical Nurse with 20yrs experience. One thing I would like to address is the comments regarding the generic versions of the medication. A generic MUST have exactly the same medicinal ingredient as...

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36 People found this comment helpful

I have Barret's esophagus and was switched to this because insurance stopped covering Nexium. This does nothing for me. I have horrible heartburn and burning in my gut all the time now. It's the worst.

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Gary | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/21/2024
Condition: Indigestion
Overall rating 2.3
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Had indigestion, prescribed by GP as I was to be travelling thru Europe and experiencing different foods etc. Approx 1 wk into trip started getting hot flashes, ignored them. 3 wks in anxiety stated, very mild. 4wks in fatigue ++, didn't want to do anything but sleep, anxiety thru the roof, anger outburst at simple things. Fought all of this off and just got on with it. 8wks in, +++anxiety, tinnitus, +++fatigue, spaced out feeling, light headed, dizzy, increased BP, shakes and vibrations all over, massive anger issues for no reason...... Finally decided to go to a Dr., night before my Appt I researched this medication and was astounded by the amnt of people who have these reactions. I am an ER nurse by trade and trusted these meds, never again. I also believe if I had seen a Dr I would have been prescribed a med for anxiety and brushed off. Been off the meds for 2 days and I think the side effects are subsiding, anxiety at a 3/10, fatigue 5/10, anger 1/10, dizzyness and spaced out 5/10.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | Patient
1/25/2024
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 2.3
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I took this years ago but it didn’t have sodium in it then stopped taking once I found out that u was only to take for 6 to 16 weeks . Had my gallbladder out in 2021& now back on this medication for Barrettes esophagus with the possibility of a hiatal . Tums & GasX had always worked before but now being back on this is causing gas,headaches,, more pain in back & hip I have scoliosis & osteoarthritis.My insomnia is worse even with me already on medication for. My anxiety& stress is worse already on medication for. I also have lost of appetite now.I also pee more. What should I do.Read More Read Less

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Sue | 25-34 | Female | Patient
12/9/2023
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 2.3
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Have had extreme acid reflux for a few years. Had my gallbladder removed and it seemed to increase the amount of acid pain. Fast forward to this year and I was in so much pain, I couldn’t even put my arms down. My acid was out of control. Took 40 MG and it was a miracle worker! I’ve already had mild anxiety but not anything crazy like panic attacks…… I’ve been on the meds for about 3 full months…. I can’t even drive anymore. My anxiety is debilitating! I’m having panic attacks constantly. Feel like I’m absolutely losing my mind. The doctor never informed me of this! I’m so frustrated! And depressed! Anxious 24/7. I was praying about my mental health and ready to take anxiety meds, when I felt like I NEEDED to read reviews. And see if I was the only one….. IM NOT. Happy for those who take this and continue to live normal lives. This medicine did help me regarding my stomach pain… but it has negatively affected my mental health. Hopefully stopping it will reverse the side effects…Read More Read Less

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Darlene | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/19/2023
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 1.0
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Pantoprazole 40mg twice a day that’s 80 mg in one day. This is horrible medication had given me all of the above symptoms. Headache, dizziness, anxiety, muscle joint pain, extremely back pain headache, insomnia was not able to sleep at night. This medicine is bad news. Yes, it took care of the acid reflex, but it is not worth all of the side effects of causes and believe me I was on it for months and went into trauma of all the anxiety. I’ve read in here of how many people have the same experience and yet some doctors say it’s in your head. No they wanna make money on the drugs. It’s not on our head. It is what it does to us what part don’t understand the good doctor would tell you to get off the medicine and put you on something that works or diet. Doctors need to listen to the patients that know their bodies and no the side effects they get it’s not in our head it’s in the medication you give us. I am sensitive to a lot of medication so I can only stay on it a short term. Otherwise you have to go to Tums in between if needed. Pepcid. complete which can also make you tired during the day in the evening never had a drastic side effect from that. It does help though taking it once a day or two times a day. People all I can say is please listen to your body. If you’re having the symptoms stop it they can do more damage than good down the line. Some doctors don’t care they’re making money on a pharmaceutical that’s bull crap. Listen to your body senses if I don’t feel right get off it.. the only natural ones that work or either do a diet or go on Pepcid complete and use Tums in between if need be state off all of these drugs that are being put on you it is not worth your health. And yes, when you come off of the medicine, those symptoms do disappear, I was on Prevacid 15 mg and I had slight things of the same thing but not a strong only stayed on it for a couple months and then got off it now you know why they say don’t stay on these medicines for more than 15 days now you know why bad bad side effects can also mess with your organs you don’t want that . Find other healthy remedies please for your own health and life. I hope some of these doctors start listening to their patients we know what’s happening when we take medication’s. What it does and what it doesn’t do listen to your patients or get another doctor someone that cares about your health and doesn’t want to make money off the pharmaceutical crap. I hope those of you that are going through all this pain and suffering get through it and get off this medication immediately if you are having the same symptoms, it can affect your kidneys, your liver etc. when you are on them too lol, I know acid reflex is a bummer but it’s not worth your health to get worse over a drug that can do more damage. Have a good day. Read More Read Less

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KLB | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/16/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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While this medication worked great for treating reflux and heartburn, I developed heart palpitations and debilitating panic attacks. I stopped driving, and eventually barely left my house. I've been put on several different medications for anxiety and nothing seemed to help. I finally started to take a hard look at the timeline of events and everything seemed to coincide with when I started this medication. I'm in the process of stopping it and the acid rebound is no picnic but I'd rather that then constant anxiety attacks! Do your research and be your own health advocate. Read More Read Less

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Popie | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/3/2023
Condition: Increased Stomach Acid from Systemic Mastocytosis
Overall rating 3.7
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Side effect: erectile dysfunction I stopped now and will publish the result after some weeks. Using now gaviscon.

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Joan | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/10/2023
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 1.0
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I was taking the 20 mg. I would have chest pains. Tailbone started hurting. Had very bad vertigo and was taken to er. Doctors said no heart attack or stroke. It caused constipation. I had appendix cancer surgery that had a tumor that produced yellow mucin.

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Rory | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/19/2023
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 5.0
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I was having blood in my stool and acid reflex. My doctor prescribed 40 mg prantopazole. It helped, just not enough. He gave me two 40 mg a day. That worked great. I have been taking that drug for over three years. No side effects at all. Now they want me to switch to something else. I got my blood tested regularly, still no problem. Now I can’t afford to go to a doctor because I was forced to get a different job. Long long story. Never had a problem with pantoprozale.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/27/2023
Condition: Stomach Ulcer
Overall rating 3.7
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I've been 5 weeks on 4omg its seemed to help very much. I had a perforated ulcer rupture and basically be in this for life. I'd like to say that if you know the outcomes for taking this med why no precautions taking to offset it. Seems like a no brainer decision to me is all.

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Lmtz | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
7/12/2023
Condition: Indigestion
Overall rating 1.3
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Thank goodness for reviews! I was prescribed pantoprazole 6 days ago and have been on it for 5 days and although it did help with my acid reflux it has given me a really bad anxiety, panic attacks, unable to sleep, nausea, loss of appetite and fatigue. I'm stopping this medication immediately. The side effects are not worth it.

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Tim N | 65-74 | Male | Patient
7/6/2023
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 5.0
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Since being diagnosed with Barrett’s I’ve been taking pantoprazole.I have had excellent results with no heartburn or acid reflux.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/26/2023
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 4.3
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After taking this drug for a long period of time it started making my chest hurt and I felt like my food wasn't going down well. I stopped taking it and asked my Gastroenterologists for something else. He told me to take 20 mg of pepcid over the counter. It was as if he was angry that I asked for something else. So i asked my primary physician to prescribe something else and he gave me 40 mg of Famotidine. I felt like that was too much so I'm now takings 20 mg of Famotidine and its working better for me. I can get this through my prescription drug company at no cost to me. It's the same thing as 20 mg of pepcid just the generic brand and I don't have to pay for it. Read More Read Less

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Alyson | 55-64 | Female | Patient
6/22/2023
Condition: Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion
Overall rating 1.7
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I have had GERD, ulcers and esophagitis issues for decades. Loved Zantac and nexium but don’t want to take anything too long due to osteoporosis. After last endoscopy doctor wanted me to try Protonix. I was excited because I had not heard of it. I’ve been on it for seven days. Within two days of taking it i had headaches and diarrhea so bad all day I thought I was prepping for another colonoscopy. Then came the stomach cramps and dizziness and chills. Even with all the diarrhea I am so bloated my sweats are so tight. This is only seven days. GERD is still horrible. I never had any of these problems with the nexium so I guess I’ll go back to that or just use the sulfacrate by itself.Read More Read Less

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Jeremy | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/20/2023
Condition: Conditions of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion
Overall rating 4.7
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Pantoprazole has been my savior for Gastritis. 40mg was given to me morning and night when I was at my worst in the hospital, then I titrated down to 20mg morning and night. Eventually and only took it once a day and took Pepcid AC 10mg twice a day to replace the second dose. I've had two side effects that are negative from Pantoprazole, after taking it for 3 months my hair starts to fall out. This has happened twice and is a direct correlation to the Pantoprazole. Also, it makes my skin dry, and flaky. I eventually have to completely come off it and give my body a break. After 3 months off it, my stomach problems start again and I have to retake it. Its not a fun cycle. Trying to heal my stomach with all kinds of things. Mostly my stress is causing the recurrence of Gastritis though. Anyway, it works, but beware of the hair loss and the dry skin, my ear lobs even cracked open at the joint of my neck. All sides totally go away within 4-6 weeks of quitting. 43 yr old healthy male, (other than the gastritis and anxiety/stress lol.) Read More Read Less

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Ralph Beckman | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/13/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I had to esophageal cancer and had my esophagus removed. I’ve been on this medication for over 5 years now at 40 mg a day and have had no ill effects.

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Belle | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/4/2023
Condition: Indigestion
Overall rating 1.0
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DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE! IT'S COMPLETE POISON. What's up this medicine for one month 40 mg twice a day for indigestion. An hour after I took this medication I became extremely light-headed and dizzy. Joint aches all over, anxiety through the roof. Had blood test, brain scans, endoscopies, colonoscopies they couldn't figure out what it was. Stopped taking it and felt better after 2 days. THIS MEDICATION IS POISON!

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Astrid | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/17/2023
Condition: Inflammation of the Stomach Lining caused by H. Pylori
Overall rating 1.0
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I had bad pains in my stomach. I went to the dr and she prescribed me pantoprazole 40mg. Day 1 I took it in the AM before breakfast. The stomach pain instantly went away. I was like thank God! Day2 I started feeling like I was having heat waves come over me. I couldn’t sleep at night. I had a slight headache when I woke up. Didn’t think anything of it. Day3 more heat waves with a feeling of panic. Another night of no sleep. My stomach felt great. So I continued to take it. I made it to day 7. I had a horrible night!! Full of panic attacks, sweating, diarrhea, chills. I had to cancel my flight out of the country. As I was sweating and panicking on the couch while everyone was asleep. I looked up the reviews on this med. Then realized it was the side effects. I got up and chunked it in the trash! All day I felt exhausted, panicky, and depressed from everything. I called my dr and told her. She acted like she never heard of it. I told her to go google it! DONT TAKE THIS DRUG!!! Read More Read Less

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Sher | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/6/2023
Condition: Conditions of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion
Overall rating 1.0
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I was diagnosed with silent reflux and was on omeprazole for 3 months in 2019. I improved my diet and stopped drinking coffee and it healed quickly. I had no issues with the omeprazole. Last year I lost two close relatives and wasn’t sleeping, so I started on coffee again, one cup a day. Four weeks ago, my burning mouth syndrome started up- burning sensation in palate- which I first experienced in 2011. My ENT prescribed omeprazole 40 mg after an endoscopy. I this time I started having side effects - brain fog, feeling unwell and extreme sensitivity of my teeth. After 3 weeks, she switched me to pantoprazole. I started experiencing neck pain, still had teeth sensitivity and felt tired and sick. I started taking 20 mg omeprazole today to wean off everything. I will call my ENT tomorrow, but I will not go back on those meds. My burning mouth has improved, so hopefully the symptoms from the PPIs will resolve. Read More Read Less

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al roberts | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/15/2023
Condition: Increased Stomach Acid from Systemic Mastocytosis
Overall rating 5.0
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been using this drug for 2 months works very very well.

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maree | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/11/2023
Condition: Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion
Overall rating 1.7
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I started ok the reflux was gone, but things started to go wrong at about week 5. I was choking and panicking then came pain in my joints went to the doctor he said it was in my head on week 10. I had the feeling death was better than this. I will never take meds again

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