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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Prilosec Vs Protonix

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Dr. Harish Naik MD

anything. I have been on protonix. Over time I have developed muscle pain , dizziness and trouble sleeping. I was on prilosec and it did not help my acid reflux. What do you recommend? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Harish Naik ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD

Hello, my name is XXXXXXX I am a 58 yo white female. Gastric bypass surgery history. Ulcer history. Took Prilosec , Karafate, Protonix. I was prescribed Zydus and it kicked me into a mildly manic state ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Srikanth Reddy ( Psychiatrist)
Dr. Harish Naik MD

Endoscopy 20 years ago,and Protonix . I have seen where some say that Protonix CAUSES Celiac, but not the side-affects of Protonix on a Celiac patient. I have been taking Protonix for GERD... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Harish Naik ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Grzegorz Stanko MD

trying to reply to Dr. Stanko computer unable send new question. I have been on Protonix 1 mg /day for years. then after cancer returned went to two/day. Any info on Protonix as a PPI vs cancer ? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Grzegorz Stanko ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis MD

I switched from protonix DR 40MG 1/day to pepcid 20MG 2/day due to concerns about taking protonix. It works sort of but not nearlly as well as the protonix did and I don t want to start taking lots of ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis ( Internal Medicine Specialist)

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Dr. Abhijit Sonawane MD

I am having stomach issues--seems like it may be acid reflux. I took Prilosec for 2 days, which helped a bit and now am taking 40 mg protonix from my Gastroenterologist. I m not sure the protonix is ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Abhijit Sonawane ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Shyam B. Kale MD

my Army pharmacy where I get meds free is eliminating Nexium..they are carrying prilosec and protonix. I am 69 y/o with severe copd and high cholestrol..only take advair spiriva albuterol and ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shyam B. Kale ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Kakkar S. MD

My father has chronic pancreatitis .. He has been c/o severe burning in esophagus/throat for 3months now and now starting to lose his hair during this time ... He has tried protonix, Prilosec, egd ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kakkar S. ( Dermatologist)
Dr. SOHEEL HUSSAIN ZARGAR MD

I have acid reflux. Dr has prescribed me Nexium, Prilosec, and Protonix. I understand they could have serious side effects. I dont plan to take them anymore because of dangers mentioned on news ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. SOHEEL HUSSAIN ZARGAR ( Dentist)
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka MD

I ve had a chronic cough & heartburn for about a year. I ve changed medicines from Prilosec to Protonix with no relief. For the past 6 months, I ve been experiencing itchy hives that may last from 5 ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Olgeta Xhufka ( General & Family Physician)