I’ve been taking pantoprazole for 10 years!!! No one has ever told me for short term use and why would my dr, digestive health where I had 2 endoscopy’s not question this long term use? I have thick hair, but loose an abnormal amount and I have a very dry crusty scalp, it’s amazing I have any hair left!!! I have numb feet, went to foot specialist, I thought neuropathy, negative. I have balance issues. I’m female 71, after an in home visit from Humana I tried to quit taking, I was having symptoms, so last 2 days have taken half of my 40 ml. Tablet. Should I try an OTC? How often would I take? Or only if I have symptoms? Thank you!