Most people respond well to this medication. If you do not see an improvement in your symptoms or experience any side effects during treatment, however, you may want to consider a substitute for Protonix. A number of other medications are also approved for the treatment of GERD.
The five classes of drugs that are most commonly recommended for GERD treatment include:
Your healthcare provider is a good source for finding a good substitute. All of these medications work differently, and your healthcare provider can help determine which product is best for your particular situation.
(Click Medication for GERD for a list of the different medications that belong to each of these drug classes and to find out how each type of GERD medication works.)