advice on omeprazole please

[wotcanisay]

hello all again

someone told me that omeprazole can cause your stool to be pale/gray stool as the drug is getting rid of bad stuff

is this true? i dont want to google so if someone can help me on this will be very welcomed

thank you

[margaret jones]

Sorry dont have a answer to that does it say anything on leaflet ?? if not ring your dr or ask pharmasist they will be able to help you i am sure

Take Care Maggie

[pollyanna]

Hi

I have taken omeprazole for a few years now, and haven never noticed any pale or grey stools, maybe others have a different experience,

P x

[kittykat]

hi ,

i also have taken omeprazole for at least 3yrs now and this has never been a side effect of mine x

[wotcanisay]

Thank you all
am worried now just find out it could be a sign of the big c
I ring the doctors just waiting for a call back
this anxiety is driving me crazy every time I think the worst
I JUST WANT MY LIFE BACK
sorry for the moaning

thank you for your replys xxx

[wotcanisay]

doctor ring me saying its nothing to be worried about
so guess thats good

[ep10]

Hi, I haven't had this symptom with this medication either. I did a little googling for you and I will say that it's NOT a symptom of the big C :)

[wotcanisay]

thank you ep10
the doctor said long as there no blood it be fine