Protonix is suppose to be the safest PPI. Do you see a specialist?

The past timelines and details are getting fuzzy. I usually get an upper scope when I’m already out for a colonoscopy but have had a separate scope before. Have colonoscopies every 3-5 years due to polyp history and genetics. It has been 5.5 years for both but coming soon. I go to a GI specialist but just have my PCP order the protonix now. No Barrett’s so far. My brother had it but didn’t know till dx with stage III cancer. The cancer was only discovered because he had a massive heart attack and was put on blood thinners after heart surgery. The previously unknown esophageal tumor started hemorrhaging. Scary to know you can be so far along with no symptoms. He passed away 2 years after diagnosis.

I’m so hesitant to try new meds because I usually react. If protonix is causing any of my issues I haven’t made the connection. Sorry you weren’t able to take it. Best of luck to you.