Prevacid, tums and change in stool color

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specialone0129

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Posted 2/22/2015 11:45 PM (GMT 0)

Sorry for the TMI question, but can Prevacid, Tums or Pepcid cause a lighter than normal stool color? I apologize for the disgusting question but it has me worried. And I know stress is bad for GERD!!! Thanks.

Andy1986

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Posted 2/23/2015 9:34 AM (GMT 0)

Yes they could, they affect your digestion as stomach acidity signals other digestive responses which can be affected by low acidity.

Light stools isn't something to worry about though, its only when they are dark/black or with blood that you should start worrying.

specialone0129

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Posted 2/23/2015 2:33 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks much, Andy. I'm having a difficult time adjusting to this GERD breakthough. I was fine on 15mg of Prevacid. But I started getting symptoms so I upped it to 30mg (along with Tums and Pepcid). So I think my gut must be taking a hit.

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