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Does Omeprazole Cause Appetite Loss?

Hello, i am a 23 year old masters student, male, 170cm height at 64kg weight. I have had an endoscopy which determined a weak sphincter and have been using omeprazole for just over 1.5 years now. I have reached a point where my appetite is next to none, and consume on average aroung 50% of what others of a similar age and weight consume. This lack of food consumption i assume is responsible for my high level of fatigue and lack of energy. To put this into perspective; waking up at 10am and having a biscuit with tea (all i can manage in the morning ) and then commencing an 11-6 day of university classes leaves me so tired that i will sleep by 9 on average and have 13h sleep. Is omeprazole surpressing my appetite? does a weak sphincter strengthen through medicine? is fatigue down to omeprazole? Thanks
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Hello,

Omeprazole does not cause appetite loss.

If symptoms are severe, you can consult a physician and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Does Omeprazole Cause Appetite Loss?

Hello, Omeprazole does not cause appetite loss. If symptoms are severe, you can consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician