How to Quit Pantoprazole?

Posted by ksdm @ksdm, Mar 16 8:23am

I have been on Pantoprazole for the last two months to combat the acid stomach I got from taking pain meds. I am feeling good now and want to know how to stop taking this drug. I still feel a little acidy when I wake up but couldn't I take something else for that?

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pml | @pml | Mar 18 9:28pm

Hi Ksdm,
I would suggest that you talk to your doctor about quitting Pantoprazole. Sometimes our bodies get used to a medication whether we need it or not. Just quitting could cause other problems. Your doctor will know how you can quit taking it. He can also recommend another drug for you to take to deal with your acid. I hope things work out for you.
PML

ksdm | @ksdm | Mar 19 5:19am

thank you, I will!

graceym1 | @graceym1 | Mar 19 6:23am

I m down to one a day along with famitadine which is an h2 blocker not a ppi. It helps a lot!

ksdm | @ksdm | Mar 19 7:42am

Thank you! That was my thought to try. I will check with my Dr. first.

wilks13 | @wilks13 | Mar 19 8:59am

I was on a PPI and was on it for four months. Totally messed up my stomach lost my stomach acid I believe… Talk to your doctor they will help wean you off.

t98 | @t98 | Mar 20 3:43am

You need to wean off the PPI gradually. Can take it every other day, then every 3 days, etc... Or, replace in the same gradual way with an H2 blocker like famotidine. At the same time, look on the internet for lifestyle changes for acid reflux reduction (no caffeine, no chocolate, don 't eat 3 hours before bedtime, raise the head of your bed or sleep on a wedge, don't slouch especially when/after eating, etc.), and you can also take Gaviscon advance before bedtime, or if that's not enough, then famotidine before bedtime. Best of luck.