Getting Your Acid Reflux Disease Under Control With Protonix
Heather Colman
Protonix is a prescription drug that can keep acid reflux under
control and helps heals the esophagus from the damage that acid
reflux has caused. Clinical studies have shown that those who
have taken Protonix gain full control of their acid reflux.
Some of the common side effects are stomach pain, lack of sleep,
loose bowels, hyperglycemia, eructation, flatulence, and
headache. Protonix is not for most people. People who have a
liver disease, children, women are pregnant or may be come
pregnant, or breast feeding should not take this medication. This
medicine is recommended for adults only.
More severe and serious side effects are eye damage, swelling in
the pancreas, face, and throat, blisters, and liver damage. There
are some medications that may not be taken with Protonix, such as
Iron, Ampicillin, and Ketoconazole. Talk to your doctor if you
are taking any these medications. Your doctor may start you off
on a lower dosage.
If you are still having acid reflux your doctor may add 8 more
weeks to the term of your treatment. All doctors and drug stores
recommend that you not take over 240mg per day. Protonix is only
a 8 week treatment, but your doctor may suggest that you take it
longer.
There is little known about overdose in humans, when it comes to
Protonix. Studies in animals overdose indicate reduction in
activity and coordination. If you are not sure, but suspect that
you have taken an overdose, please contact your doctor or
hospital immediately. Increases in this medication may cause
bleeding in the belly and could cause death.
If you miss a dose take it as soon as possible. If it is time for
your next dose keep to your schedule, just take one pill.
This medicine should be stored at room temperature and may be
taken with or without food. In long-term studies, protonix
created gastrointestinal tumors of the rare type, as well as
being carcinogenic. It is possible that even after showing
symptoms of improvement that you could suffer from other medical
conditions that are stomach-related.
Be sure to consult your physician about the proper dosage and
safety precautions to keep in mind for this medication. If
Protonix gives you an allergic reaction, you'll be unable to use
it, although it is generally well tolerated.
There are different doses of Protonix available, 10, 20, and 40
mg. In a 1- year study of GERD patients treated with Protonix 40
mg or 20 mg, there were no differences noted between the two
doses.
Disclaimer - The information presented here should not be
interpreted as or substituted for medical advice. Please talk to
a qualified professional for more information about Protonix.
Copyright © 2006, Heather Colman. Find more Protonix resources
at: http://www.protonix-center.info
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