Medicines or vitamins that can cause gas, bloating, or burping

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Both prescription and nonprescription medicines, as well as dietary supplements, can cause bloating and gas as side effects. Examples include:

Narcotic pain medicines.
Medicines that are used to treat diarrhea, such as Imodium, Kaopectate, and Lomotil.
Fiber supplements that contain psyllium, such as Fiberall or Metamucil. These supplements often cause a feeling of bloating and gas, especially if you use too much too quickly.
Bulk-producing agents, such as Citrucel or FiberCon.
Multivitamins and iron pills.

If you think that your gas, burping, or bloating may be caused by a medicine or supplement:

Call the doctor who prescribed the medicine before you take the next dose to find out if you should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be needed.
If you are taking a medicine or supplement that was not prescribed by a doctor, stop taking it. Call your doctor if you feel that you need to continue taking the medicine or need help controlling your symptoms.

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Author	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Editor	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor	Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Last Updated	September 6, 2007

Last updated:	September 06, 2007
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer

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