What is Protonix used for?
I take protonix. It is used to treat acid reflux or GERD. It works by reducing the amount of stomach acid your body produces.
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Protonix is way better?
then prolisc i been on prolisc for 6 years i tryed protonix now its better my stomach. gerd amd h pylori sucks has anyone ever had h pylori before because i had it 3 times ages 9 18 19. im cured but i like protonix better now
Do the prescription drugs Nexium and AcipHex have the same treatment results?
As a general rule, standard doses of proton pump inhibitors (20 mg of omeprazole, 30 mg of lansoprazole, 20 mg of rabeprazole, or 40 mg of pantoprazole, all administered before breakfast) will relieve symptoms and heal esophagitis in approximately 85 to 90 percent of patients.Most patients with GERD, particularly those with sever esophagitis, will relapse once therapy is discontinued.AcipHex possesses a slightly faster onset of action because of its pharmacokinetics. Overall, when comparing proton pump inhibitors (PPI), such as Nexium and AcipHex, while some differences have been reported, the magnitude of differences has been small and of uncertain clinical importance. In particular, the degree to which any of the reported differences would justify the selection of one versus another PPI, particularly when considering cost-effectiveness, is unclear.-physician at large.
My daughter has GERD( acid reflux)?
My baby is 5 weks and was diagnosed with acid reflux at 2 weeks she vomits everything(forcable vomitting). They are considering surgry but I’m so scared. The medicines aren’t working (Zantac, Axid, Reglan) I just dont know what to do please give me advice.
Is there any pediatricians or GI Specialists here?
I need expert advise, so if youre not an expert please don’t respond, unless you’ve had the same problems. I have a daushter that is 1 month. She was diagnosed with GERD( acid reflux) when she was 2 weeks.Nothing stays down even after the rice cereal, she cries all night, and I just want her to be comfortable. The doctors keep perscribing her different medicines( Zantac, Axid, Reglan) but nothing seems to work for her. We’re going to see a specialist but not soon enough. Her doctor said that we might have to do surgery, but before we do that I just need to know is there any other medicines we should try or is there anything else we can do to help her befor putting here through surgery because shes so young? Please e-mail me or contact me any way possible if you have any answers for me. I really need your help.
I have been taking Protonix for a month with not much relief. Can I take papaya enzyme along with Protonix?
Yes you can – they work in completely different ways and shouldn’t effect one another. Have you been taking Protonix every day? It’s not a drug you can just take as needed – it doesn’t work properly if it’s not taken every day. You may want to try a different drug like Zantac or Pepcid (both of which are available over the counter – ask your pharmacist fot the generic version which will save you $$$). The only interaction for papaya listed in the Pharmacist’s Letter Natural Database (which you have to subscribe to to view) is warfarin/Coumadin. It should be fine with Protonix. Two more tips:-You may want to try a mixed enzyme supplement (one with bromelain from pineapple, etc.) if the papaya alone doesn’t help.-Whether the Protonix is for GERD or for ulcers, if you’re not getting relief soon, you need to go back to your doc – you might have to have a scope or some other tests (like H Pylori) run to rule out other issues.
Anyone have any suggestions for a 6month old with gerd and severe food allergies. On Elecare already?
My son has been in the hospital 10 times. He takes prevacid (adult does). The doctors seem not to be helping. He is not gaining weight, very grouchy, will not sleep, throws up a lot!!!!!
Anyone else gain weight with Prilosec?
The medication for GERD? I have found some online resources that show people may gain weight from the medication- any experience?