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What Are The Side Effects Of Long-term Use Of Pantoprazole?

I have been on Pantaprazole for over two years now. My Gastro doc prescribed it for Barrett's esophagus. The diagnosis has been controlled, but I worry about long term on this medication. I get regular stomach pain and a lot of gas. what should I do?
Sat, 28 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Long term use of Pantoprazole may cause dementia, osteoporosis, achlorohydria or clostridium infection etc.

I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
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Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Are The Side Effects Of Long-term Use Of Pantoprazole?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Long term use of Pantoprazole may cause dementia, osteoporosis, achlorohydria or clostridium infection etc. I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu