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Gastritis from diclofenac i've been given omerprazole to continue with prednisolone/gabapentin. does omerprazole make it harder to digest food?bloated

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Dr. Tipu Sultan answered

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Yes: Yes it can cause indigestion and bloating by suppressing acid production. When there is low acid food stays in the stomach longer causing bloating etc

Answered 6/18/2015

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A member asked:

Gastritis from diclofenac i've been given omerprazole to continue with prednisolone/gabapentin. does omerprazole make it harder to digest food?bloated

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tipu Sultan answered

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