Lansoprazole rectal discomfort, bleeding, itching
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Hi
ive been on Lansoprazole for 2-3 months as I was having mood problems with Omaprazole previously and suffer from GERD. I have found the mood to be vastly improved, however, recently I have been experiencing bleeding when passing stools, and incredibly itchy anus, and severe discomfort when sitting (not like piles). Initial research may suggest that Lansoprazole may cause these symptoms. Has anyone had any similar experience? I'm going to stop taking them, and go back to the Zantac over the counter (which really doesn't hit the spot with the GERD, but relieves the worst of it).
Let me know your experiences with this.
thanks
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carmel83758 padster72
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franz8 cheryl31006
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syed44669 padster72
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I have been on Lanzoprazole since Sept 2020. For the last 3months I have been suffering haemorrhoids like symptoms with itchy anus and painful passing of stools. I was wondering why and got suspicious of Lansoprazole and hence I ended up here reading your experiences while trying to link them both online. I have an appointment with my gastroenterologist soon and I will mention to her what is going on. I will get back to you as soon as the consultation is over. Luckily I didn't have any bleeding though. I will stop taking Lansoprazole from today and see what happens. I have been using Scheriproct ointment which helped me ease pain when passing stools. My blood test revealed Vitamin B deficiency aswell. I was prescribed Lansoprazole for inflammation in my stomach.
anne39526 padster72
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I see from post above that others have been suffering from pile type problems from being on PPI. I was on generic brand of nexium for 18 months with excessive bloating and gas plus stinging sensation when passing a stoll, which at times lasted all day. I have small trace of Barretts so was reluctant to come off. My consultant told me to just give it up, the side effects became intolerable. I'm now on H2 Blocker Cimetidine, I'm quite careful with my diet.
Three weeks off the PPI, I am still suffering all the side effects, my bowels are all over the place. I have started on anxiety tablet but I think the anxiety is from worrying about the Barrets, I was a week on no medication.
I'm really hoping for the side effects to start easing off shortly, I feel absolutely awful and spend most days just sitting around on ice packs. My GP recommended Buscopan but I don't find it offers any relief.
From reading the posts I realise the side effects are going to last for a couple of months but at least they will be lessening.
bill68341 padster72
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I've been on lansoprazole a number of times over the years. And I always half-forget the side effects, which are identical to those on this post. I don't have much to add, it's just a relief to know I'm not only one. When I mentioned side effects to my GP she frowned and said she'd never heard of it happening before.
n25028 padster72
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You folks are not alone. Hiatus hernia for a several years so GORD a problem - normally managed through diet and using PPIs only when that fails. Any time taking Omeprazole for more than a few weeks at a time caused tongue/mouth soreness (which went within days of stopping) so tried Lansoprazole and within a few weeks get a maddening back end itch never had before. After over a week of increasing irritation and topical treatments, stopped Lansoprazole and gone within a day or so. Anecdotal I know. A shame, the PPI were really effective at stopping the reflux and constant discomfort (and damage), but if you get side effects you have to balance out the quality of life. Going back to GP to see if there are other PPIs to try. Best of luck
MarsVenus padster72
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100% Lanzoprazol caused itchy back end. Multiple visits to the doctor and not once did they mention it could be caused by the medication. I tried changing diet and even going vegan which didnt help. After i stopped taking Lanzoprazol my backside healed after around 2-3 weeks. To manage my GERD i now drink sips of water throughout the day, I avoid salty food when possible, I also chew sugar free gum for 20-30 minutes after a large meal, the saliva produced neutralizes the acid i get after a big meal. I am feeling much better since stopping Lanzoprazol.