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Can omeprazole cause light loose stool (lightest brown yellow it could possibly be). started taking friday - symptoms started on monday.
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Loose stools : yes Omeprazole can cause loose stools along with reflux . Make sure you take it on empty stomach and after 20 min eat or drink something
Answered 11/29/2019
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