Important Information about PROTONIX
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Answer the following questions and discuss the results with your doctor. Only your doctor can determine whether you have erosive acid reflux disease.

• • Do you frequently have heartburn?
• • Does heartburn frequently disturb your sleep?
• • Do you feel as if liquid is backing up toward or into your throat when you lie down?
• • Do you wake up at night with a sour or bitter taste in your mouth?

These questions are not meant to serve as medical advice or to provide you with a diagnosis. So make sure you talk with your doctor.

To help you and your doctor in your discussion, we've even put together a conversation guide that can help you give your doctor important information about you and your symptoms.

Important Product and Safety Information

Indications

PROTONIX is a prescription drug that is used to treat and maintain healing of erosive acid reflux disease, also known as erosive GERD (breaks in the lining of the esophagus), and relieve associated symptoms that may include frequent and persistent heartburn and stomach acid backup. Most patients heal within 8 weeks of treatment. Doctors may prescribe PROTONIX beyond 8 weeks to maintain healing or to prevent a recurrence of your symptoms. Controlled studies did not extend beyond 12 months.

Important Safety Information

• • In clinical trials, the most frequently reported side effects with PROTONIX Delayed-Release Tablets were headache, diarrhea, and gas.
• • Relief of your symptoms while on PROTONIX does not exclude the possibility that serious stomach conditions are present.
• • Patients who are allergic to any ingredient of PROTONIX should not take it.

 

Please see Important Prescribing Information.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1‑800‑FDA‑1088. If you do not have prescription drug insurance and need help paying for PROTONIX, Wyeth may be able to help. Visit us at www.wyeth.com or call us at 1‑800‑568‑9938 for more information.