Protonix and Androgen deficiency - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Androgen deficiency is reported as a side effect among people who take Protonix (pantoprazole sodium), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Nexium, and have Indigestion.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Androgen deficiency when taking Protonix. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 130,073 people who have side effects when taking Protonix from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Protonix?

Protonix has active ingredients of pantoprazole sodium. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 132,658 Protonix users. Check the latest studies of Protonix.

What is Androgen deficiency?

Androgen deficiency is found to be associated with 98 drugs and 231 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Androgen deficiency.

On Jul, 26, 2026

130,073 people reported to have side effects when taking Protonix.
Among them, 19 people (0.01%) have Androgen deficiency.

Could Protonix cause Androgen deficiency?

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Protonix when they have Androgen deficiency? *

What is the age of people who have Androgen deficiency when taking Protonix? *

What are other drugs people take besides Protonix? *

What are other side effects people have besides Androgen deficiency? *

Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 13 people, 68.42%
Bone Disorder: 10 people, 52.63%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 9 people, 47.37%
Fall: 8 people, 42.11%
Weakness: 6 people, 31.58%
Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall): 6 people, 31.58%
Peripheral Swelling: 5 people, 26.32%
Depression: 5 people, 26.32%
The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 5 people, 26.32%
Multiple Fractures: 5 people, 26.32%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Indigestion: 4 people, 21.05%
Prostate Cancer: 3 people, 15.79%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 15.79%
Pain: 3 people, 15.79%
Stress And Anxiety: 2 people, 10.53%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 2 people, 10.53%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 2 people, 10.53%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 10.53%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 10.53%
Nervous System Disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system): 1 person, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on pantoprazole sodium (the active ingredients of Protonix) and Protonix (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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