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A member asked:

Ever since i started taking prevacid (lansoprazole) everyday i haven't had the urge/been able to poop for now 4 days, im so bloated, does prevacid (lansoprazole) cause constipation?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prevacid (lansoprazole): Prevacid (lansoprazole) is more likely to cause loose stools but can also cause constipation. Please let your prescribing provider know. Take care.

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Answered 6/30/2014

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