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Protonix

Pantoprazole Sodium

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6.5  Effectiveness
2.5  Side Effects
5.9  Holistic Benefits

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Effectiveness of Protonix by Condition
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Effectiveness on "Acid Reflux & Heartburn"
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Protonix, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 7.1% 67.9% 17.9% 7.1%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 96.3% 0% 3.7%
Blood Pressure 0% 7.4% 92.6% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 3.4% 86.2% 10.3% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 96.4% 3.6% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 92.9% 7.1% 0%
Digestion 3.3% 3.3% 43.3% 40% 10%
Emotional Well-being 0% 3.6% 82.1% 10.7% 3.6%
Energy 0% 3.7% 88.9% 7.4% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 3.7% 92.6% 3.7% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 3.7% 88.9% 7.4% 0%
Pain 3.6% 7.1% 67.9% 14.3% 7.1%
Patience 0% 3.6% 89.3% 7.1% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 6.9% 93.1% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 3.6% 75% 21.4% 0%
Stress Level 0% 3.7% 85.2% 7.4% 3.7%
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Commonly Reported Protonix Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Constipation 89.5% 10.5% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 96.2% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Drowsiness 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Indigestion 88.5% 11.5% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 71.4% 14.3% 0% 14.3% 0%
Nausea 92.6% 3.7% 3.7% 0% 0%
White/Pale Bowel Movements 95.5% 4.5% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Protonix Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Breast Tenderness 91.3% 8.7% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 93.8% 0% 6.2% 0% 0%
Difficulty Swallowing 87.5% 6.2% 6.2% 0% 0%
Fatigue 93.8% 6.2% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Nervousness 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 91.7% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Sore Throat 87.5% 8.3% 4.2% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Protonix
Since taking Protonix Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 2.9%
Fall 2.9%
Hospitalization 5.9%
Stroke 2.9%
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User Comments about Protonix
28 Nov 2011 I was prescribed Protonix after Gastrointestinal surgery. I had developed ulcers along the staple line in my small intestines. I had taken Protonix for 2 years with no issues at all. I stopped due to the copay of my insurance and because I felt I no longer needed it. With in a month the burning and pain was back. I tried several over the counter heartburn medications which had very little duration of relief. I ended up spending more money on the quantit of over the counter relief medications than I would hve spent with the Protonix. I have gone back to Protonix and now there is actually a generic replacement that is much cheaper copay.
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29 Sep 2011 Overall i have been very pleased with the drug it does what its supposed to and i dont have heart burn as much anymore.
   —Posted by kaylamarie
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26 Sep 2011 Protonix provided no relief for my acid reflux and its side affects were not tolerable - like sleeplessness and bowel movement changes.
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28 Sep 2010 Protonix in my opinion is a very good treatment for acid reflux, I have no complaints
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13 Aug 2010 I cant tell if this medicine is working. I went to my doctor because I was having chest pains. She thinks it's heart burn and gave me these pills. I havent had the pain yet. But I dont think the pain is heart burn related.
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