Description
USE
Pantoprazole reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes. It's used for heartburn, acid reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) – GORD is when you keep getting acid reflux. It's also taken to prevent and treat stomach ulcers.
SIDE EFFECT
headache; diarrhea; stomach pain; nausea or vomiting; gas
PRECAUTION
Increased risk of bone fracture in people taking higher, multiple daily doses for more than 1 year.
Vitamin B12 deficiency, which can lead to serious nerve damage and deteriorating brain functions. This has been seen in some people taking pantoprazole for longer than 3 years.
Chronic inflammation of the stomach’s lining (atrophic gastritis) when taking pantoprazole long term. People with H. pylori are particularly at risk.
Low blood magnesium (hypomagnesemia), which has been seen in some people taking pantoprazole for as few as 3 months. More often, it occurs after a year or more of treatment.