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Stomach And Back Pain, Bowel Issues, Diarrhea. Taking Prevacid. Will I Feel Better?
Hi, I have a question regarding Prevacid. I started taking 2 a day on August 1, and right away started developing stomach pain and messed about bowel. By this past weekend, I had diarrhea so bad I could not leave the house. Say my gastroenterologist yesterday, he said to stop the Prevacid and that maybe it was too much for me. I still have diarrhea after stopping for 2 days, when can I expect to feel normal? I still have stomach and back pain. Thank you.
Tue, 1 Oct 2013
Hi and thanks for the query,
This is a common side effect with the drug. I am afraid it might be too early to conclude or develop fears to think its something else. My suggestion is you stay calm again for a couple of days. Persistence or aggravation of the diarrhea or onset of new diarrheal episodes or other symptoms should prompt you to consult your doctor anew. This shall help in investigating other possible causes of such symptoms. I do not think you need to bother now, for you should be going back to normal, everything being equal in a couple of days. In any case, remain watchful and report any unusual experiences to your treating physician in case they arise. Kind regards.
Bain LE, MD
This is a common side effect with the drug. I am afraid it might be too early to conclude or develop fears to think its something else. My suggestion is you stay calm again for a couple of days. Persistence or aggravation of the diarrhea or onset of new diarrheal episodes or other symptoms should prompt you to consult your doctor anew. This shall help in investigating other possible causes of such symptoms. I do not think you need to bother now, for you should be going back to normal, everything being equal in a couple of days. In any case, remain watchful and report any unusual experiences to your treating physician in case they arise. Kind regards.
Bain LE, MD
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