What is pantoprazole?
Pantoprazole (generic Protonix) is a prescription drug used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which can cause painful heartburn and, over time, even damage to the esophagus. Pantoprazole may even help reduce your risk of developing esophageal cancer.
Tired of suffering through acid reflux every time you eat a meal? Talk to your doctor about whether pantoprazole is right for you.
What are common side effects of pantoprazole?
While adverse reactions to pantoprazole are uncommon, some patients who take the drug may experience mild side effects, including headache, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, flatulence, dizziness, and joint pain.
Rare, more serious adverse events have been known to occur. Additionally, long-term use of this medicine may have negative effects. If you are concerned that pantoprazole is causing you to experience any number of these side effects or want to learn more about the long-term consequences of this medicine, please contact your doctor.
This is not a complete list of side effects. For more information on adverse effects you may experience while taking pantoprazole, please visit the National Institutes of Health’s DailyMed webpage.
Yes! Talk to a provider on Sesame and get your online doctor prescription or refill ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your clinician.
Pantoprazole is currently only available via prescription. This means the use of this drug must be authorized by a licensed health care provider.
Providers on Sesame can write a prescription – or refill an existing one – during a virtual or in-person visit. Depending on the medication, you can arrange for same-day pickup at a pharmacy near you. Book an online consultation with a real, licensed provider on Sesame today to determine whether or not pantoprazole is right for you.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your health care provider. Providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
You can learn more about pantoprazole by checking out our drug information pages. Read on to learn more about pantoprazole, its side effects, and dosage information:
Yes, Sesame makes it easier than ever to get a new prescription or refill an existing prescription online. To discuss a new online prescription or refill, book a video visit with a doctor or nurse on Sesame to discuss a new online prescription or refill. Clinicians on Sesame can prescribe drugs that help treat infections, allergies, high blood pressure, and more.
Note that providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
Online prescription refills are up to the discretion of your provider. If you’re a new patient, most providers will write a prescription for 30 days and may want to schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure that the medication is effective. If you’re a returning patient, your provider may prescribe for a longer period of time.
Prescriptions and prescription refills on Sesame are exclusively cash-pay. We do not accept insurance for the provider appointment or the medication. If a clinician sends your prescription to your local pharmacy, you can pick it up and pay with a method of your choice, including your FSA or HSA card, prescription card, cash, credit, and more.
Most insurance plans do not require prior authorization for medication coverage. When you go to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription, the pharmacist can use the insurance information they have on file, or you can give them your insurance information for coverage.
Health insurance plans publish a formulary for the drugs covered by the plan and the corresponding drug and copay prices. Check with your insurance provider to find out what drugs require authorization and the specific coverage information regarding the medication you’ve been prescribed.
For patients who book a weight management service through Sesame’s online weight loss management program, providers can assist with prior insurance authorization requests for your medication. For more information, visit our video weight loss program page.
