Any way test was negative. Answered by Dr. Carlo Hatem: No: Omeprazole does not treat ibs. Thanks for the tip Ian. Prevacid 6.

Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality. Why do they have you on that? The doctor put me on Omeprazole, it has really upset my stomach and bowels, felt sick, change in...I have been taking omepraxole 20mg around 8am daily.

Good while it lasted and back to the drawing board...I stick to ranitidine or Gaviscon but don't always need it.

Diarreas for years. Asked the bowel cancer specialist about this outcome and he said this can happen after bowel cleansing for both procedures. Several functions may not work.

I have had IBS all my life.

I was diagnosed with IBS at least 8 years ago, and possibly earlier than that I didn't really realise what it meant but I started to change my diet seriously by excluding, wheat, gluten, dairy and reducing my sugar intake. Omeprazole (Prilosec) is a cheap, generic medication available both over the counter or with a prescription.

I take omeprazole from my acid reflux, i have no problems with it and find it works verey weel for me.How you doing Cat.

I have had chronic ibs for 30 years and ended up at A and E several times.

Some people say the symptoms of low stomach acid are the same as too much acid but when I asked a doctor she just laughed in my face saying "people don't get low stomach acid, why do you think we're always giving out anti acids? " More recently as I have had to take Omeprazole to manage other medication, I have had a bit of relief ... but just pacing it really.

Don't ever want to go back on the medication again. I don't expect to stay on them as I would prefer not to, but I had heard that people had found them to be useful and admittedly I can seem to tolerate them at present, but probably wouldn't long term. "Can omeprazole treat ibs?" Hi.

Not recommending bowel cleansing but am enjoying the benefits. It's a widely used treatment for indigestion and heartburn and acid reflux.It's also taken to prevent and treat stomach ulcers..

it dosent matter what it is, i just dont get on with them, i dont know why.

I had to go to dermatology to get treatment which left me with dry skin on my legs which if you press looks like an 90 year olds! Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked. An IBS community providing characteristics for diagnosis of symptoms and treatment, forums and chat rooms to talk about ibs, blogs, resource links, brochures, medical tests, book list, penpals, meetings, research studies and a list of medications. Very complicated desease. Has anyone take Omeprazole long-term? Sometimes omeprazole is taken for a rare illness caused by a tumour in the pancreas or gut called Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Thank you.I can take Omeprazole without difficult if only taken as and when required. Nexium 5. i cam e to the conclusion that i simply dont get on with drugs at all.

So have now stopped taking them. I took that drug for gastric reflux and now I just take settlers or pepac liquid cos I'd never want that sun allergy back. Not pleasant to become a 'vampire'.I'm sorry to hear that you had such a bad reaction.

Thank you Will1234, - I will speak to my GP and see what they say.My wife took for many years omepeazole. can omeprazole treat ibs. Prilosec 7. Nausea dizziness and unable to go out in the sun except for short periods of time.