- Weight loss with GERD? 28th August 2006
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I've had GERD for almost a year now, and I took Protonix for most of that time. I'm now trying some homeopathic...
... Never tried vinger or anything like that. Was on protonix for a while and then went on nexium. I became scared...
- What kind of doctor ?? 27th August 2006
... back to my general doctor to get a prescription for Protonix . Anyway - I'm firing the ENT - & he's supposed to...
- Is it GERD, or a Heart attack, or Lung desease !! 27th August 2006
... think" is wrond is that I have GERD, I was placed on Protonix and Zantac but my symptoms has not improved any yet...
... sample of Zantac's side effects, the side effects for Protonix was longer, on one web site 7 pages long.
Example...
... I guess that's possible, but I was put on Protonix and Zantac after my ospital visit. Basically I was...
... If it is indeed that then you'll have to give the protonix more time. Most of the literature on LPRD says it...
- GERD "attack"? 27th August 2006
... gallbladder surgery in less than 2 weeks. they have me on protonix for acid reflux and still waiting to hear something...
- Anybody have this? 27th August 2006
... 2imes a day. Well they just took me off and put me on protonix which I dont think works as well so I may go back...
... it is cancer or not. and how long did you take the protonix for? because my mom had acid reflux really bad they ... put her on protonix at first she was complaining about them saying they ... disappeared she now feels 100 percent better im taking protonix for about a month now feeling a little better but...
... thanks for your reply. I have been on the protonix for about a week now. I was on nexium though and i...
... hi, i guess protonix works for some people but not everybody. i would give ... protonix about another month to see if that helps. my mom tryed ... to explain to me about protonix she said it does take time if you have acid reflux ... to take time to heal thats why it takes awhile for protonix to work. she had it really bad for a long time before...
- Protonix??? 26th August 2006
... i have acid reflux and my doctor put me on protonix ive been only taking them for about a month its getting ... my mom has acid reflux to and her doctor put her on protonix she said it takes time to work it took her 2 months...
... I've been on protonix 20mg and 40mg and they didn't help me a bit. But it...
... Protonix worked o.k. for me when I didn't have a bad flare ... does a good job of treating bad flare ups but the Protonix seemed to be o.k. long term before the insurance made...
... I was taking protonix off and on when my reflux was mild and it helped. ... However when it really flared up, two 40 mg protonix did not help and swiched to nexium which has helpped...
... i was on protonix 160 mgs a day yes that is 4 40 mg pills a day the...
... I was on Protonix for about 2 1/2 years. It helped a lot for that duration...
... My Doctor just prescribed Protonix for me. I am also anemic and was concerned about...
- does peanut butter affect acid reflux 25th August 2006
... have really bad chest pain all of the time. I take protonix in the morning and prevacid at night. I do have a...
- Bile reflux????? 19th August 2006
... started and got very bad and nothing would help. Zantac, protonix prolesec would all help during different times in ... my life and now it doesn't. I even took two protonix and a zantac and nothing would help/ Then I went to...
- need advice 18th August 2006
... and for me to stop the nexium and to start taking protonix two time a day and to come back in two weeks to hear ... squarnous and glandular cells. and to keep taking the protonix and come back in four months, well I am just like ... no batter , no worse , but I have stop taking the protonix , if I have gastritis with taking nexium for almost ... three years, what good is protonix for it?
I think a hiatal hernia is just something ... that happen???
If I have it with the nexium well the protonix is not going to help it,
I ask the doctor what about...
... pocket.
I wish ya'll well~~~Harry
Oh --- BTW-- Protonix is a better PPi for healing the esophagus problems...
- This Hasn't Been as Bad as I thought 17th August 2006
... I cut down to one Protonix per day starting on Monday. So far I can sleep without...
... I cut down to one Protonix per day starting on Monday. So far I can sleep without ... burning is still there but not as bad. I have tried protonix twice a day and was getting horrible stomach aches...
- Missing Work 16th August 2006
... Omperozale 20mg and that wasn't helping I took one Protonix 40mg last night and feel much worse today. My doctor...
... some... I will try some honey later and take another Protonix and I sure do pray I can get some sleep and get to...
... them. Last night I started taking Nexium instead of Protonix because I had success with it in the past with it...
- Can getting off PPI's cause headaches? 15th August 2006
... I decided to start cutting down on the Protonix . I only took one pill yesterday and one today but...
... I decided to start cutting down on the Protonix . I only took one pill yesterday and one today but...
- What side effects did you get while on PPIs? 15th August 2006
... I started out on Aciphex and was switched to Protonix . The only side effect I had was nightmares and really...
- Saw GI doc today....here we go yet again 14th August 2006
... still have problems with certain foods and I'm on Protonix 2x/day and can't get off it.
I don't know you...
- Hmm, has Prilosec OTC worked for ANYBODY with Chronic LPR or GERD? 13th August 2006
... SUCCESS what so ever with Prilosec OTC -now am on Protonix .
Amber and service dog Quincy...
... Is Protonix working well for you? How about side effects?...
... Sunshine -
The Protonix , from what I hear takes a while (2 months or so from...
... seems to work best, but insurance won't pay so i am on Protonix . Thanks to this board and a new doctor I finally learned...
... although my mother swears by it. I have been on protonix for the last couple of years. The first time was ... months later, heartburn kicked up so I went back on Protonix and have not been able to miss a dose or the burn ... sticky lumpy feeling in my throat and chest and the protonix does not seem to be working anymore. Plus I'm coughing...
- allergies?? or silent reflux??? 13th August 2006
... (They are all PPIs):
Nexium
Aciphex
Prevacid
Protonix
Zegerid...
- Sore Throat for 8 months.. 12th August 2006
... Prescription PPIs include:
Nexium
Aciphex
Prevacid
Protonix .
Try taking the 2 doses together in the morning...
- Almost a month on Nexium....now what???? 12th August 2006
... and a half weeks. It has been working better than protonix . However, every day I still have symptoms and some...
- What meds are closest to Nexium? My insurance is dropping nexium. 10th August 2006
... i was sent the same kind of letter for protonix from my insurance there is a way around this mine...
... generic or something else. They wouldn't let me get Protonix , Nexium, etc. anymore but now that time has passed ... time. Last summer I had a flare up and started taking Protonix and they stopped paying for it so my doctor put me ... flare up got so bad that I have missed work. I tried Protonix and that didn't seem to work well so I went back to...
- Reflux and hormone changes 8th August 2006
... help. I have tried nexium, prevacid, zantac and now protonix . I go through each day with the lump in my throat...
... with vengence. I always had a little reflux and one protonix usually did the trick. But now I am in agony since...
- Successful Pharma Regimens of LPR Patients 6th August 2006
... 40mg. Protonix in the morning has helped so much I can't believe...
- Help...Prilosec vs. Aciphex 2nd August 2006
... Doc and not a GI Doc). He recommended switching to Protonix and Carafate, so I'll give it a try. Also, he said...
- What is rebound? 1st August 2006
... gastritis , he just told me to stop the nexium and try the protonix and come back in four months, if I had gastritis taking ... nexium, protonix will not help me at all. I just think he want me to...
- OTC Medication 1st August 2006
... Prilosec and Zegrid also work for me and I know that Protonix does not work for me.
The list:
Nexium
Aciphex ...
Prevacid
Prilosec
Protonix
Zegrid (a new formulation of Prilosec combined with ... active ingredient in Tums, so I've been told)
Protonix doesn't have a great rep for treating LPR on this...
- Who here swears they feel/felt worse on PPI's? 30th July 2006
... something besize mexium for my heartburn and he put me on protonix , and I have been on it for two months, it stop the ... not go because all he will do is tell me to take the protonix .
I hope that I have said something that will help...
- Aciphex and antibiotics 29th July 2006
... I'm taking Protonix and had to take 10 days of Pencillin. My stomach was...
- Million dollar question???????? 29th July 2006
... years for drugs that would work i was on 160 mgs of protonix a day it was still out of control and yes i tried...
- constant burping? 28th July 2006
... really bad....palpatations and the whole bit. Took protonix , quit smoking, lost 80 pounds and it pretty much went...
- Chronic/gagging cough 25th July 2006
... untreated.
I've personally tried Prilosec OTC and Protonix for short periods after starting the Nexium. Neither...
- Larygopharyngeal reflux I think...questions 25th July 2006
... makes you naseous, switch to another one. I'm ok with protonix but tried nexium several times, it makes me want to...
- Symptoms question 24th July 2006
... find out.
Nexium
Aciphex
Prevacid
Prilosec
Protonix ...
- LPR Double Dose, and heatburn/throat pain? 23rd July 2006
... lot of positive responses about it. I have tried Protonix in the past at the 2x per day level, and with that...
- Prilosec and Nightmares? 23rd July 2006
... from being scared. I get these with both Aciphex and Protonix . One doctor admitted that another patient got this...
... I switched from Acipex to Protonix but it didn't help. It's worth asking your doctor...
- Barium swallow??? 23rd July 2006
... Nexium
Aciphex
Prevacid
Prilosec (brand, not OTC)
Protonix ...
... U.S.A., pantoprazole is sold under the brand name " Protonix ". Look to the list of drugs I recommended and notice ... that I put Protonix LAST. Unfortunately, even at the double dosage level ... , Protonix does not have a good reputation on this board for ... succesfully treated with Nexium, I briefly switched to Protonix myself, and all my symptoms came back, so I went back ... Nexium. But I'm not the only one whom it's failed. Protonix seems to be better for treating regular chronic heartburn ... urthermore, I'll bet they are only giving you 1 dose of the Protonix a day. Remember, LPR patients need 2 doses! But I ... wouldn't even bother with the Protonix , and I'd go straight for the Nexium, and failing that ... Prevacid ( Lansoprazole )
Prilosec ( omeprazole )
Protonix (pantoprazole sodium )
By generic, I just mean...
- LPR/lump in throat with *wheeze*?? 21st July 2006
... brands:
-Nexium
-Prilosec
-Prevacid
-Aciphex
- Protonix
There is also a new PPI called Zegrid, but I don...
- Successful Recovery 20th July 2006
... was on every medication from nexium to prevacid to protonix to reglan. Nothing is working. I had an endoscopy...
- Reflux makes me think I have a heart problem 18th July 2006
... been on every PPI out there, but now I have been on Protonix for the past 2 years. It does keep most of the acid...
- 24 hour ph test have any one took it 18th July 2006
... Singulair, Flonase, Astelin, Advair 500/50, Albuterol, and Protonix for about 2 years. Last February, my cough really ... that time, I had used Pepcid AC, Prilosec, Nexium and Protonix .) She finally had me see a GI specialist for an Endoscopy...
- I Had Massive Side-Effects From PPI's 17th July 2006
... body and joint pain, weight gain, fatigue, etc..
( Protonix , Aciphex, Prilosec)
I got off the PPI's and now...
... the only ppi i could take was protonix i had horriable side affects with the rest of them...
- Gerd:running out of options 16th July 2006
... 2 doses per day is called "BID", ex: Nexium BID. Protonix BID.
If you don't believe me, check out the pubmed...
... day. But I don't want you to get bummed out if the Protonix doesn't work. I've read this board daily for over ... a year, and have also been on Protonix myself (when I briefly switched to it from Nexium ... ). Protonix doesn't seem to be the greatest PPI for helping with...
- some questions 15th July 2006
... prescription):
Nexium
Aciphex
Prilosec Brand
Prevacid
Protonix
Also, when you get a prescription, you need a...
- Very Worried About My Well Being!!! Can Anyone Help? 14th July 2006
... not the OTC stuff, but the real prescription stuff
Protonix
I'd recommend any of the first 4. Protonix is a...
- My endoscopy was clear, now what? 13th July 2006
... Aciphex
Prilosec (BRAND) ---not the OTC stuff---
Protonix
Each of these brands comes in different sizes....
- So, does the LES ever get "un" weakened? 11th July 2006
... know I've done some bad stuff to my body, and now the protonix is helping as I'm now doing the 2 x 40mg for two weeks...
- Stubborn mucus? 10th July 2006
... Prilosec Brand (not OTC)
Prilosec Generic (not OTC)
Protonix
Zegrid
Any of these can be taken 2x per day except...
- mucous and snorting-LPR? 10th July 2006
... escription version.
3. Nexium
4. Aciphex
5. Prevacid
6. Protonix
7. Zegrid (a little diffferent - usually used as...
- carafate anyone? 9th July 2006
... carafate it didn't work to well it affected the way my protonix worked so i had to stop taking it...
- Is this acid reflux or something else? 9th July 2006
... Generic (by prescription)
4. Aciphex
5. Prevacid
6. Protonix
7. Zegrid (usually taken 1 time at bedtime as supplement...
- When to take Protonix? 7th July 2006
... that are active.
Many people on this board find Protonix to be the weaker of the PPIs. I was on it for two ... finally convinced my doctor to switch me to Nexium. The Protonix was like candy. I even added an evening dose, which ... before dinner.
I hope you have better luck with Protonix than many of us have.
-Karen...
... pretty much asking for it to come back.
Now the Protonix just doesn't seem to be working, but then again, I...
... evening to wait. It still works ok.
I use to take Protonix the same way that Taape did. But it never worked good...
- We are having the nissen done in two weeks. 6th July 2006
... Prescription-Prilosec (different than Prilosec OTC) and Protonix (which I don't recommend). He can also take Zegrid...
... severe reflux just don't respond to meds i was on protonix 160 mg's a day wich according to the doctors is an...
- Your thoughts 6th July 2006
... anything yes it did i used to be on 160mgs a day of protonix now im on nothing i do occasionally get heartburn ... can eat pizza tacos i used to be on 160 mgs a day of protonix now im on nothing
it's just the pain and recovery...
- Just need some support...a word or two... 3rd July 2006
... into my second big "attack" of reflux. Taking the Protonix (It has worked for me in the past). I was an idiot...
... m up in the middle of the morning also because the Protonix gives me nightmares. What would we do without the...
... elevated above my feet in order to rest. I also take protonix , but I still have what you have described if I eat...
... and gave me carafate to take as well as my usual protonix . He also gave me a muscle relaxer, but I don't want...
- Urinary side effects from Nexium?? 30th June 2006
... I haven't had any urinary problems with Protonix or Aciphex (never taken Nexium) but I do get dried...
- Nexium questions 30th June 2006
... I have switched to nexium. Was taking two protonix and did not get relief. I started taking one nexium...
- Question for all you women out there....HELP 29th June 2006
... 4 months now. It has been chronic. I have been on protonix and now probaly going to swich to nexium. Anyway,...
- Splitting Nexium 28th June 2006
... I was on protonix which is a hard pill form.. I can see not splitting...
- anyone taking Prevacid solutab? 28th June 2006
... solutabs for the last 3 months. (Before that, I was on Protonix for about 3 years and Nexium for 1 month.) I am taking...
- Prilosec -vs- Nexium? 28th June 2006
... I had horrible side effects with protonix and aciphex.. I just started nexium and knock on wood...
- tight/congested throat-no pain 27th June 2006
... Aciphex
Prilosec (brand or generic)
Prevacid
Zegrid
Protonix .
I'd recommend the Prilosec brand or Nexium or...
- Doctor does not take me seriously 27th June 2006
... burning so much and had pressure in my head. Had two protonix yesterday and the day before as I was told to do. ... I think it was the protonix . Anyway called the doc to see if I could change to ... years. I just want a change of meds as I feel the protonix is not helping and can not want another month feeling...
... symptoms. Felt a little better today. I stop taking 2 protonix two days ago. Have been only taking 1. Still have...
- Neck problem? Is this acid reflux? 27th June 2006
... and told I have lpr. But they will only let me have protonix once a day. So I walk around all the time with an...
- Protonix side affects 24th June 2006
... little more time.. but I had HORRIBLE side effects with protonix ... not as bad as aciphex though...
... affect and she said that when she has to distribute protonix in the hospital by IV, it is stated that the Iv push...
... i was on protonix 160 mg's a day i didn't get any side affects it was ... symptoms that you are describing you may be allergic to protonix like i was with the nexium talk to your doctor and...
... I only took one protonix today because I was feeling a heaviness in my chest ... call me back.
I took Zantac instead of the second protonix and it gave me gas and a sick feeling. I also still...
- Upper Back Pain With Reflux, So Painful 22nd June 2006
... desperate. Also, you should try nexium. I've tried protonix and aciphex... both gave me horrible side effects...
... give nexium a try. I had horrible side effects on protonix and aciphex, but the nexium has done absolutely nothing...
- aswander or other nexim users 20th June 2006
... performed my endoscopy on Monday. I am curently on protonix and 300 mg of zantac. I feel sick with burning and...
- Whos feeling worse here on PPI's? 20th June 2006
... skipping doses or what? I'd like to quit taking this Protonix since it gives me nightmares....
... Nal,
Neither the Protonix or the Aciphex are in capsule form so I won't be able...
... ask for a new prescription !!
Nal,
Neither the Protonix or the Aciphex are in capsule form so I won't be able...
... and not to take them any more, and told me to try Protonix and see how it work, well I have been off of the nexium ... the bowel movemnets it is back to normal , If the Protonix get me any (side effects) at all I am not going to...
... hear about your experience. Is Nexium different than Protonix as far as side effects? I wonder about that. I hope...
... I hope so, the doctor said that protonix did not have the side effects that nexium did, so ... we will see, if the protonix give me any side effects at all I am not going to...
... I hope so, the doctor said that protonix did not have the side effects that nexium did, so ... we will see, if the protonix give me any side effects at all I am not going to ... lifetime"-bologne!
Let us know how you do on the protonix . Personally I would try to go off all PPI's but I...
- functional Dyspepsia 20th June 2006
... Protonix made my back and neck muscles tense, and muscle and ... worst, could only take it one day it was so bad) and protonix ... however, now my reflux is kicking back in at full...
- Bowels and acid Reflux 20th June 2006
... some straight from Canada and giving it a try. I'm on protonix , which also gives me bad side effects, but am going...
- Nissen Fundoplication?????? 19th June 2006
... taking the zantac. Ones like prilosec, nexium and protonix decrease the production of an acid in the stomach...
... through this for 5 years before my surgery i was on protonix 160mg a day and it was still out of control...
- Getting off of Nexium...having a tough time 18th June 2006
... took a pill right away.
I'm ready to get off this Protonix and my doctor said that he will help me although I ... about just not taking either the am or pm dose of Protonix and see what happens or taking both pills at once...
- Starting to get annoyed 17th June 2006
... told by my ENT doc that it has a longer duration than Protonix or Prevacid. I am on Nexium 40 mg twice a day.
...
... ask him to put me on Nexim and try that because the protonix and zantac is not working. Nothing is working. Saying...
... I know what mean, I've been taking Aciphex/ Protonix for 5 months and I'm sick of these nightmares. Everything ... you taking both of them. aciphex in the morning and protonix at nite? can i do that with nexium . one nexium in...
... bothered me too much. Then my doctor changed me to Protonix and I still get nightmares, so that side effect didn...
... that comes from the stomach and to continue with the protonix and zantac. But it doesn't work. So he said take malox ... that it gives me the runs. So he said than take two protonix and if that doesn't help see the pcp to change to ... stomach and throat. How long should I give it on two protonix until I go to the pcp for the nexium. After that...
... comfortably.
I don't know how long you've been on the Protonix , but it seems that 1 month is the average amount of...
... non bland ones and my stomach felt bad) and taking 2 Protonix 's per day. Something doesn't seem right to me.
... hope something works for you. What about taking the 2 Protonix a few hours before going to bed if that's when the...
... non bland ones and my stomach felt bad) and taking 2 Protonix 's per day. Something doesn't seem right to me.
... hope something works for you. What about taking the 2 Protonix a few hours before going to bed if that's when the...
... for your support. Yesterday I started to take two protonix and today am feeling a little better. The burning ... beginning to burn right now. I am trying taking the protonix different times of the day to see what works. I am...
... ask him to put me on Nexim and try that because the protonix and zantac is not working. Nothing is working. Saying...
- I caved went back on small amount Zegrid 15th June 2006
... hear just a small amount of medication helps you. The Protonix doesn't give me a headache, actually the only side...
- I'm Back From My Endoscopy 12th June 2006
... symptoms that I thought were from GAD were from the protonix I was on. They included strange hot surges and lightning...
- swollen lymph nodes (again) 11th June 2006
... are buggin me out
They started after 2 months of Protonix .....then to Aciphex and now Generic Prilosec.
So...
- Allergic to PPI's 10th June 2006
... find a combination of things that worked. I was on Protonix for a couple years which helped some, but the cough...
... tons of PPIs:
Nexium
Prevacid
Prilosec
Aciphex
Protonix
If you are allergic to one, you should be tried...
- burning and rawness in throat 8th June 2006
... i have tried protonix , nexium and prevacid. my symptoms when i first was...
