Colonoscopy stressed

Yes it can. It depends on the individual. If you have recently started taking it and recently developed constipation it is likely there is a connection. I would try boosting your fibre and liquid intake and seeing if that helps. If it does then the cause of the constipation is probably linked to your medicine or just a bout of constipation that everyone gets from time to time. That class of drug does not affect me that way, but Metformin (the diabetic drug) does do that to me even though for most people it has the opposite effect. Interestingly I had my DNA done by sending a sample and the most interesting section was on possible drug interactions where my DNA showed a more than average chance that I would have an a-typical reaction to Metformin. So it is very individual. Some people must have had constipation with the acid relieving drugs you are on because it is reported in the leaflet you get as a possible side effect. If it clears with some added fibre easily purchased at the chemist (but drink plenty of liquid too and give it a couple of days) then it's unlikely to be anything more. If that doesn't work and the constipation worsens then I would see the doctor. I have to say that if you are getting 3 yearly colonoscopies then the chance of something developing to the stage of blockage in that time frame would seem to me pretty remote.

Hi bruce, I am also on Pantoprazole but 20mg, I haven't noticed any bowel changes at all with it.  I don't know if it is stated on the information sheet as a side-effect.  Be worth checking on yours.  Getting stressed isn't going to help.  It could be something unrelated to the medication.  IBS I understand causes bith loose and firm bowel movements.  I also take Fybogel which helps to keep your bowels right.  Try not to stress about it.   Hopefully it will be found out on the next scope. 

A common side-effect of Pantoprazole is constipation. Try not to worry - sounds like you don't have any other 'red flag' symptoms i.e. bleeding, diarrhoea, pain, etc and you've been having regular surveillance screening for a while now (well done!) so you're actually in a better position than most of the general population as you're being monitored. Best of luck for your next check up.