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Protonix Precautions and Warnings

For people taking Protonix, precautions and warnings to be aware of include a slight risk of developing a vitamin B-12 deficiency while taking the medication. Other precautions and warnings for Protonix users include not breastfeeding while taking the drug and being aware of possible interactions involving Protonix and other medications.

 

Protonix Precautions and Warnings: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Before taking Protonix® (pantoprazole sodium), let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Have liver disease or liver failure
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Have any allergies.
 
Be sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines that you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 

Some Protonix Precautions and Warnings

Precautions and warnings to be aware of with Protonix include the following:
 
 
 
  • Protonix is considered a pregnancy category B drug. This means that it has not been studied in pregnant women. However, when studied in animals, it showed no negative effects on unborn babies. If you are pregnant, talk to your healthcare provider about whether Protonix is safe for you and your baby.
 
  • It is not known whether Protonix passes through milk when a woman is nursing. Therefore, women taking Protonix should avoid nursing while on the medication.
 
  • In general, acid suppressing medications may interfere with the absorption of vitamin B-12, which means that there is a slight risk of developing a B-12 deficiency. Discuss this with your healthcare provider if you have concerns.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;