Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
#367453 - 05/15/12 02:48 AM
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I've recently started a course of PPIs (lansoprazole) to treat my suspected gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). However, I'm concerned about the possible impact of this medication on my IBS symptoms. The most common side-effects of the drug include: constipation, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal (tummy) pain, vomiting and stomach infections. Has anyone had any experience or thoughts on PPIs?
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IBS A. Managing my symptoms with the EFI/FODMAP diet and probiotics.
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I have been on PPIs off and on almost since they came out. As much as I hate having to take it, it's the only thing that controls my GERD.
MY personal experience: I have not had any adverse GI effects from Prilosec - this is the one I continue to take and it works for me about 95% of the time (I'll occasionally have to take an evening dose of Zantac for that other 5%). No side effects from Prevacid, either, but it doesn't work for me. Nexium, on the other hand, worked great but gave me horrible abdominal pain and cramping. HTH!
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IBS-A and GERD since 1983
Low FODMAP since 2012
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Thanks for sharing.
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