Protonix and Alcohol Interaction
Protonix and Alcohol
Protonix generic name pantoprazole belong to a family of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors which serve to decrease the amount of acid produced in the stomach and is used to treat erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid) and other conditions involving excess stomach acod such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is not used for the immediate relief of heartburn
It is suggested moderate consumption of alcohol because even moderate drinking while using this drug as the side effects may be affected.
At this time the medical community defines moderate consumption of alcohol as no more than two drinks per day and no more than 14 drinks per week. If anything more than that it is considered an unhealthy dependency on alcohol that may have adverse social, family and health consequences.
If a person drinks only once or twice a week but drinks on the same days each week and more than two drinks this is considered as an alcohol dependency.
If a person binge drinks at any time during the week this is also considered as alcoholism.
Some consider alcoholism as a disease while others consider it an addiction which is the result of personal choice and character fault. This school of thought blames the alcoholism on life style choices.
Personally I consider alcoholism a genetic tendency as I have seen families of alcoholics even when they live far apart. These unfortunate people are probably dependent on alcohol from the first drink.
When alcohol interacts with prescription over the counter drugs it usually results in negative health effects most especially liver damage as the main organ affected.
Before using Protonix advise your doctor if you are allergic to any other drug or substance, if you are using dietary or herbal supplements, are pregnant, plan to be or are breastfeeding, have low levels of magnesium in your blood, have osetoporosis.
Side Effects
Less serious side effects are nausea, vomiting, gas, stomach pain, diarrhea, joint pain, dizziness or headache. If these occur call your physician for advice.
Serious side effects are severe allergic reactions such as hives difficult breathing, tight chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips or tongue, dizzy, confused, fast or uneven heart rate, jerky muscle movements, feeling jittery, muscle cramps, weakness, feeling limp, cough or choking or seizures.If these occur get emergency medical help.
This site serves as an information source only and does not dispense medical advice or any other kind of advice. If you are seeking medical advice you are advised to consult your own physician.
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