I am experiencing diarrhea, vomiting and heartburn when eating vegetables, onions.... Do not have much of an appetite and I am a diabetic so I am experiencing great fluctuation in blood sugar. What could be causing me to have these symptoms? Doctor prescribed Pantotrazole Sodium ER 40mg, 1 tablet per day, for acid reflux.
Welcome! Let's start with making certain the medication is taken properly. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor and needs to be taken 30-60 minutes before any food is taken. It may decrease absorption of iron, B12, and calcium. Long term use may lead to osteoporosis, so calcium supplementation may be advised. Avoid ginkgo or St. Johns Wort. It may also increase glucose. So, I reviewed these things because if you violate any of the above it may cause a greater fluctuation than Pantoprazole will cause by itself. Source