Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Omeprazole Has Caused Itching And Burning Of The Vulva. After Stopping Itch Went Quickly. Suggest?
Question: omeprazole has caused itching and burning of the vulval area. When I stopped taking it thew itch went quickly.Other friends have had the same experience.
Brief Answer:
A side-effect
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting your query on XXXXXXX
Skin rash is a possible side-effect of omeprazole. Since it is coming and going the use of this medicine, it is most probably due to it. There have been many cases that have been reported similarly. It is better to not take the medicine. It is nothing much to be worried about.
If the symptoms re-occur or persist despite not taking the medicine, then you will need to see a doctor. Since it may also be a fungal infection secondary to uncontrolled diabetes, I will suggest that you may get your blood sugar levels checked.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
A side-effect
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting your query on XXXXXXX
Skin rash is a possible side-effect of omeprazole. Since it is coming and going the use of this medicine, it is most probably due to it. There have been many cases that have been reported similarly. It is better to not take the medicine. It is nothing much to be worried about.
If the symptoms re-occur or persist despite not taking the medicine, then you will need to see a doctor. Since it may also be a fungal infection secondary to uncontrolled diabetes, I will suggest that you may get your blood sugar levels checked.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
