Protonix (Pantoprazole) Pre-Op - Will I be Able to Take it Afterward?

[Khloé 89]

The pill is a bit larger than an eraser of a pencil. It's a ppi so I'm not sure if this one can be crushed or not. I, of course, know that I'll have to run this by my surgeon for his approval, but for now, I was wondering what you all thought.

Here is a photo of the pill. As you can see, it is oval in shape and slightly larger than the eraser of a pencil.

[Jen.D 10]

If he wants it smaller you could easily cut it in half. The nurse at my pre-op class last night said nothing bigger than an aspirin. I think I've found replacements for all my Vitamins except fish oil. Still trying to track down something that's not straight cod liver oil.

[Kristina J. 581]

The pill is a bit larger than an eraser of a pencil. It's a ppi so I'm not sure if this one can be crushed or not. I' date=' of course, know that I'll have to run this by my surgeon for his approval, but for now, I was wondering what you all thought.

Here is a photo of the pill. As you can see, it is oval in shape and slightly larger than the eraser of a pencil.

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I don't know yet, since I haven't asked my surgeon, but I'm really hoping I can take it shortly after surgery at least since I was told by my PCP and Pharmacist NOT to crush the Protonix. The Prilosec (omeprazole) that my surgeon puts everyone on post op has never worked for me, but if I understand correctly most are on a liquid form. Protonix has been amazing and I'm hoping I can stick with it. If nothing else, we may have to switch to something else liquid or crushable for the first couple weeks, then switch back... Let me know what you find out!

[Carol Watts 67]

I was able to take mine. Ask your surgeon. My surgeon gave me mine and then changed it to prevacid about 2 weeks after surgery. Due to protonix wasnt working

[TexasMiss 314]

My dr put me on protonix post op but my pill is small and goes down easily (40 mg).

[Kristina J. 581]

I think my pills are the same size as the ones you posted, they're 40mg, but they really aren't that big. Many people have said that they could take pills shortly after as long as they weren't any bigger than an M&M... and these (if they are the same) are smaller than that! Obviously best to ask our respective surgeons though!

[Ima Loser 197]

I never had a problem taking my Protonix or my Synthroid... Both about the same size... I started taking them 2 days post op...

[Malexa03 18]

They ordered me a capsule. I open it up and empty in into my mouth a swish it down with Water. Pharmacist said just don't chew or crush any beads. I was also told to take 1st thing in the morning 30 minutes before I do anything so it can work its magic. You can also empty into apple sauce if u are further along.