Pantoprazole for Duodenal Ulcer User Reviews
Brand names: Protonix, Protonix IV
Pantoprazole has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 6 reviews for the treatment of Duodenal Ulcer. 50% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 17% reported a negative experience.
- Anonymous
- August 18, 2015
"I was rushed to the hospital with a bleeding duodenal ulcer and treated with pantoprazole after bleeding was stopped and it did a great job with minor dry mouth side effect. l believe the drug works well."
- ep1993
- October 23, 2017
"My doctor prescribed this medication 40 mg twice daily. After 3 weeks of taking this, it landed me in the hospital with severe electrolyte imbalance. I thought I was dying - the pain was unbearable. Will never take this drug again."
Frequently asked questions
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- risin...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 11, 2014
Protonix (pantoprazole) "Caused severe muscle cramps, headaches. Took away the pain from duodenal ulcers within 3 days."
- GMcWi...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 8, 2021
Protonix (pantoprazole) "This medication helped my reflux and my stomach pain but after 3 weeks my extremities started swelling. Will call my Physician for a different med."
- Arcti...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 21, 2021
"Given from emergency room. Started working next day. No pain since I started taking it"
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Protonix (pantoprazole) "I was recently hospitalized for 4 days with a duodenal ulcer. They ran PROTONIX through an IV--I was in miserable pain..Within 2 days, No Problems, and I could eat again. I'm now on 40mg 2x day, and soon decreasing to 1. It REALLY works, with No side effects!"