protonix? - Digestive Disorders Message Board

ebrbetty · 01-03-2003, 04:08 PM

Hi All, I was taking nexium for about 5 weeks and it was great,but because of the price my dr. switched me to pratonix. I have been taking it for 5 days and everyday my stomach would feel a little worse. I took it about 3 hours ago and now my stomach is burning really bad. I feel like I could breath fire. Has anyone else had any problems with this med?any ideas for something else to try thats not a killer on the wallet? Thanks to all.

Canyonbabe · 01-04-2003, 12:01 AM

Protonix is the cheapest in the US. It made me itch and didn't seem to help. I went back to Nexium but am still having problems. When I checked the Canada sites the Protonix and Nexium were about the same price so am getting the Nexium next time but my problems are getting so bad I don't know what to do. Have almost thought about not taking anything for a while but I have Barrett's and cannot afford anymore Acid Reflux.

tmm35 · 01-05-2003, 02:23 PM

hi i took protonix for about 6 weeks had to come off of because it made a lot of pain and chest pain im not on anything right now but i heard nexium was real good protonix is a poor excuse for medicine .i wished i could be of more help but im in the same boat but im willing to pay for something better. tmm35

Canyonbabe · 01-05-2003, 11:32 PM

I started on Protonix right after endoscopy. Was taking a two a day when I started itching. My condition has gotten worse since endo and am wondering if Protonix did not mess me up for a while cause the Drs. I have consulted said it could not be the endo. Will just use Nexium for a while and see how that goes.

KelMarie · 01-06-2003, 01:58 PM

Hi!
I was also taking Nexium and it worked great but insurance would'nt cover it. My doctor prescribed me
Protonix and it worked O.k. (but not great) for about
6 weeks. Now it is not working at all. I feel like I have a lump in my throat the size of a golf ball or maybe it feels like a furball cause of the tickle. Oh well maybe someday we will get this stuff figured out and under control. I can't stand it! Good luck!