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Can proton pump inhibitors cause heavy constipation?like say stop bowel movement for a day?if they do should one consider to stop them?

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Possible: Ppi's do slow "gut motility" (how fast things move through your digestive tract. You may need to try a different one, as everyone can act a little differently and there are several options.

Answered 6/14/2013

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Probably not: The severe constipation could be due to other reasons. Please get a check up by your physician.

Answered 9/10/2015

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Unlikely: Ppi have a number of adverse effect of which diarrhea is one, constipation is not a side effect that is seen commonly.

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