Sometimes when my prescription for Protonix runs out, I go
a couple of days without taking this medication. I immediately
get extreme heartburn, almost debilitating, more so than I
ever had before I was on this medication. Is this normal? Will
I always have hearburn for the rest of my life and, therefore, will I have to take Protonix for the rest of my life? try a glass of cold milk for relief This is a question for your doctor. You have acid reflux and how long you can expect to have it depends on the condition for which you were prescribed Protonix.
I had a gall stone removed and was prescribed protonix in March of 2006. It is very effective, so try not to run out. I took it for about a month after the surgery and then was switched to an OTC drug that wasn't as strong. Now I don't need anything.
Try not to run out of your prescription. Ask the doctor for some samples on your next visit. Keep them for the inbetween refill times. | 