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Reviewer: melaniea53, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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wow, i have to agree with all the other comments. I just stopped taking it "cold turkey" yesterday. My chiropractor gave me enzymes and H-acid activators to use after each meal. I already feel better. Miss the Protonix, but not the price. Eat smaller portions, avoid caffine, spice, fried foods, try not to drink with your meal, etc. Still feel a bit of heat in my upper stomach area,
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Reviewer: 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I've been on Protonix for years and it worked wonderfully. This stuff (switched by my pharmacy because of my insurance) is AWFUL! I've been having almost daily heartburn and the gas! Ugh! I gotta get off this stuff.
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Reviewer: chjrassociate@aol.com, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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This drug when taken as a generic to protonix causes me serious problems such as chill efects and other condition. This drug is not a true representation of "Protonix"
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After being on Protonix for almost 2 years, my acid reflux was all but contained. I rarely had any problems, ever. The pharmacy changed my prescription to this generic, and in less than a month all of the old problems were back. This is ineffective to say the least.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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This prescription has not worked at all I am having heartburn and excessive gas. My symptoms are as if I am no longer taking medications at all.
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