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A member asked:

Been having loose stools ever since i came off acid reflux medication (nizatidine) is this normal? been one week.

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GERD meds: may be a side effect of mediciation. Stop all GI meds for 1 week and follow a regualr diet- if not improved, call your physician.

Answered 3/29/2018

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