Omeprazole Has Caused Itching And Burning Of The Vulva. After Stopping Itch Went Quickly. Suggest?

Posted on Sun, 1 Sep 2013

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Question : omeprazole has caused itching and burning of the vulval area. When I stopped taking it thew itch went quickly.Other friends have had the same experience.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
A side-effect

Detailed Answer:
Hi

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Skin rash is a possible side-effect of omeprazole. Since it is coming and going the use of this medicine, it is most probably due to it. There have been many cases that have been reported similarly. It is better to not take the medicine. It is nothing much to be worried about.

If the symptoms re-occur or persist despite not taking the medicine, then you will need to see a doctor. Since it may also be a fungal infection secondary to uncontrolled diabetes, I will suggest that you may get your blood sugar levels checked.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar