Can Pantoprazole Cause Throat Congestion?

Posted on Sat, 24 May 2014

Question: Can 20mg of pantoprazole cause congestion and always clearing ones throat

Answered by Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not likely...

Detailed Answer:
Hi there..

Thanks for writitng in.

It is quite unlikely for the pantoprazole to cause congestion and frequent clearing of the throat.

The common possibilities are GERD, upper respiratory infection or allergies etc.

I would advise you to follow the below mentioned measures , which might help control GERD symptoms:

1. Avoid spicy, oily , fatty foods.
2. Avoid pappad and pickles.
3. Avoid tea, coffee, alcohol, carbonated beverages, smoking.
4. If overweight, try to lose weight.
5. Regular exercise 30 minutes a day 5 days a week.
6. Have smaller frequent meals rather than 3 large meals.
7. Drink warm water at regular intervals, which might aid in digestion.
8. Avoid exercising/sleeping /lying down immediately after a meal. Wait for at least 2-3 hours before doing so.

Hope you found my answer helpful.

Regards,
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar