The people in these stories are not actual patients. These scenarios represent just a few of the many stories PROTONIX patients may share.
For months, 45-year-old Doug had been experiencing a burning sensation in his chest shortly after meals, and an unpleasant taste in his mouth every morning when he woke up. So he decided it was time to visit his doctor. Doug's doctor performed an endoscopy, told him he had erosive acid reflux disease, and prescribed one PROTONIX 40 mg tablet every morning.
Feeling better is just the start.
Relief came quickly. After only a few days, Doug's symptoms seemed to be gone. No more burning sensation, no more nighttime heartburn. So a couple of weeks later, Doug stopped taking his PROTONIX, even though his prescription wasn't finished.
The symptoms were gone. But not for long.
Doug was surprised to find his symptoms came back again. He called his doctor, who told him a few things he didn't know.
Doug's doctor explained that erosive acid reflux disease causes sores to develop in the lining of the esophagus. While PROTONIX may work fast to relieve acid reflux symptoms, it needs to be taken for as long as directed. This allows any damage that may have occurred in the esophagus time to heal, and helps keep the symptoms from returning.
That's why Doug's doctor had him start back on PROTONIX to keep his symptoms at bay — and allow the erosions time to heal. Individual results may vary.
Back on PROTONIX, back on track.
Once again on PROTONIX, Doug's symptoms quickly disappeared. This time around, Doug is sticking with PROTONIX for as long as his doctor prescribes.
