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Can Wine Be Consumed While On Pantoprazole?

My doctor told me I have to take this medication the rest of my life. Why is that? and what am I taking this medication for? also can I drink wine sometimes while taking this medicine? I am 66 years old. Have high blood pressure. The medication is :Pantoprazolesod
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Hi,
This medicine is for some gastric problem like acid reflux, gastritis, gasric ulcer or hyperacidity.
There is no problem taking this medicine for long time.
It is advisable to take this medicine before or after taking wine or hard drinks to prevent irritation in the stomach.
Ok and take care.
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Can Wine Be Consumed While On Pantoprazole?

Hi, This medicine is for some gastric problem like acid reflux, gastritis, gasric ulcer or hyperacidity. There is no problem taking this medicine for long time. It is advisable to take this medicine before or after taking wine or hard drinks to prevent irritation in the stomach. Ok and take care.