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.
Can pantoprazole affect bowel movements?
This medicine may cause diarrhea, and in some cases it can be severe. Do not take any medicine to treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have watery stool that does not go away, stomach pain, and fever while taking this medicine.
What are the long term side effects of taking pantoprazole?
Taking pantoprazole long-term may cause you to develop stomach growths called fundic gland polyps. Talk with your doctor about this risk.
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Common side effects may include:
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Common side effects may include:
- headache, dizziness;
- stomach pain, gas, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
- joint pain; or.
- fever, rash, or cold symptoms (most common in children).
