Can Protonix Cause Diarrhea?

The high dose of Protonix — not irritable bowel syndrome — is likely the cause of your diarrhea. One of the most serious side effects of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) is C. difficile diarrhea.

Can pantoprazole cause diarrhea?

It's usual to take pantoprazole once a day in the morning. Common side effects include headaches, constipation or diarrhoea, wind, stomach pain, feeling or being sick. These tend to be mild and go away when you stop taking the medicine.

Why does Protonix cause diarrhea?

Stomach acid drugs, known as PPIs (proton pump inhibitors), are linked to a higher risk of diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile, a type of bacterium.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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