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On omeprazole 40mg twice a day i have light coloured stools is this normal?
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Yes: It is reported quite often with PPI but not aware of % of how often happens.Stool changes are common on changes in diet and medications.Also proton pump inhibitors affect the gut microbiome which can affect stool color.
Answered 2/14/2019
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