Does stopping omeprazole cause nausea? Understanding Rebound Effects
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According to numerous studies, around 44% of people who suddenly stop taking a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) like omeprazole can experience symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, and yes, nausea, due to a phenomenon called rebound acid hypersecretion. This effect occurs as the stomach overproduces acid to compensate for the medication's suppressive action, leading to discomfort that is sometimes worse than the initial condition.
