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Taking Protonix for Excess Acid Production

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Click on an icon to view.The recommended starting dose for people with excess acid production is 40 mg twice a day. Your healthcare provider may choose to increase the Protonix dosage if symptoms continue or decrease the dosage if side effects occur.
If you are unsure about anything related to Protonix or Protonix dosing, please talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Also, do not stop taking Protonix without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD