Can a PPI actually cause heartburn? - Digestive Disorders Message Board

foodie · 08-23-2002, 03:01 PM

I have been on aciphex for over a week now and I have burning in my high upper chest, throat and tongue that wasn't there before I started taking it. Is it possible that it is making it worse? Any information would be greatly appreciated!

08-24-2002, 03:53 AM

Could be that it is causing your problems, especially as the burning only started after taking the medication.

I would contact your doc, as there are other PPI's that you can take that may work better for you such as Lanzoprazole (Zoton) or Omeprazole (Lozec).

Good luck

Toccoah · 08-24-2002, 11:35 AM

PPI's could actually make gastritis worse, but it needs to be taken for awhile to see if it will have a healing effect first. Protonix is what took my burning away. Ask the doc to switch you to something else.

-Jenn