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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
PPIs cause anxiety? Please help
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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PPIs cause anxiety? Please help
by joeman10, Dec 15, 2008 02:39PM
I have been taking Protonix for a little longer than 1 month; 2 40mg tablets a day. Before this I never had a case of anxiety/panic attacks. After taking the Protonix for 2-3 weeks I have been having severe anxiety, to the point where if I feel any abnormality in my body, I think I have some kind of disease.
I have been off the PPIs for about 3 days and have not noticed a huge difference.
So has anyone had an increase in anxiety after taking a PPI? If anyone has experienced this, please let me know, thanks!
Joe
I have been off the PPIs for about 3 days and have not noticed a huge difference.
So has anyone had an increase in anxiety after taking a PPI? If anyone has experienced this, please let me know, thanks!
Joe
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Dec 16, 2008 03:33AM
, Dec 16, 2008 03:33AM
Hi,
Protonix can cause anxiety and it has been reported by many who take that medication.
If it persists and is troublesome, the medication has to be discontinued.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Protonix can cause anxiety and it has been reported by many who take that medication.
If it persists and is troublesome, the medication has to be discontinued.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Thanks for your response!
Joe