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IBS from Omeprazole

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Iandavis
Iandavis

Does anyone know if Omeprazole can cause IBS (permanent/chronic IBS) ?

I began getting more regular bowels movements and flatulence whilst taking Omeprazole (40mg a day for 3 weeks). I’ve now been off it for over two weeks and although it’s settled slightly, I’m still getting excess wind, tenesmus and at times more bowel movements than normal. I’m worried that the Omeprazole has caused this.

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  • claire71812
    claire71812 Iandavis

    Posted

    Hi, when I took it I don,'t remember it making my IBS worse, but it is an acid suppressant; so your body has to adjust to not having it anymore. My problem with it was that it made my hair fall out.

  • marsh23433
    marsh23433 Iandavis

    Posted

    hi ,the medication called omeprazole is as the other person mentioned is an anti acid drug,and as far as i am aware this will not cause you too get ibs.
  • sam18386
    sam18386 Iandavis

    Posted

    Hi Landavis, I remember Omeprazole been one of the mildest antacids I ever took the Esomeprazole which really severely affected my health and I am convinced did the most damage to my health. Has anyone experienced this?
  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 Iandavis

    Posted

    I haven’t heard of Omeprazole causing or making IBS worse.  It sounds more like you are experiencing side effects from Omeprazole which may completely disappear once you have been off this PPI for a while.  Give it time to settle down.  Omeprazole suppresses acid production but when you come off it, your stomach will have to get used to producing more acid again which may cause stomach upset. 
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