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Had Upper Endoscopy And Was Prescribed Protonix. Should I Get A Script Of Protonix To Heal The Esophagus?
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Wed, 21 Mar 2012
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Question : Dr. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Would you recommend me getting a script of Protonix? I have read that is stronger and actually heal the espogeaus.
In 2008 I had the Upper Endoscophy and was prescribed protonix after and it did wonders.
Would you recommend me getting a script of Protonix? I have read that is stronger and actually heal the espogeaus.
In 2008 I had the Upper Endoscophy and was prescribed protonix after and it did wonders.
Hello and thanks for the query.
Protonix is an excellent proton pump inhibitor and can promote good healing of the esophagus. I would take it twice daily for one week followed by once daily for a good four weeks thereafter.
This is a prescription medicine which you must obtain from your doctor.
It is hard to say whether it would be superior to omeprazole but if you had outstanding results previously I think it would be a fine choice for you.
Thanks again for the query. It is a privilege and a pleasure to discuss your medical concerns in our forum.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Protonix is an excellent proton pump inhibitor and can promote good healing of the esophagus. I would take it twice daily for one week followed by once daily for a good four weeks thereafter.
This is a prescription medicine which you must obtain from your doctor.
It is hard to say whether it would be superior to omeprazole but if you had outstanding results previously I think it would be a fine choice for you.
Thanks again for the query. It is a privilege and a pleasure to discuss your medical concerns in our forum.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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