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What Causes Low Platelet Count While On Omeprazole?

I thank you for your time- I have been on 40 mg of omeprazole after a diagnosis of diverticulosis, I am wondering after seeing a P.A Recently why my platelets keep dropping- I am allergic to sulfa and read omeprazole contains small amount of sulfa- so I do feel better being off the omeprazole- I do have a dr apt- but I guess I am wondering if sulfa in the omeprazole I should continue to take, but am taking 1 billion probiotic like every other day, & feel better as omeprazole didn t make my stomach feel well- I hope I am making sense- I cared for my Mother for almost 3 years, she recently passed & also my sister- so have had a tremendous amount of stress, weight loss, etc.. and didn t take care of my eating habits- guess I am just confused & curious as to why the doctor would put me on omeprazole- even if there is a small amount of sulfa, it still seems to bother my stomach, where probiotics don t. Thank you- sorry to be so all over the place here:) Appreciate your time-
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
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Hi,

I can understand your concern. I don't think omeprazole (sulfa) allergy is causing low platelet in you. Allergy has no impact on platelet count. Since you are having stress and anxiety and not eating well, these can lead to thrombocytopenia.

So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Eat healthy foods. Drink milk and fruit juices regularly. Don't worry, you will be alright.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar,
Pulmonologist
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What Causes Low Platelet Count While On Omeprazole?

Hi, I can understand your concern. I don t think omeprazole (sulfa) allergy is causing low platelet in you. Allergy has no impact on platelet count. Since you are having stress and anxiety and not eating well, these can lead to thrombocytopenia. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Eat healthy foods. Drink milk and fruit juices regularly. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist