 [ Symptoms ] why do i get diarrhea if i eat something sweet after drinking a beer  i have had ibs for many years but take medication that generally eliminates all symptoms however i have noticed over the years that i often suffer a somewhat severe if short lived bout of diarrhea within a couple hours after consuming something sweet fruit included after drinking a beer i have no problems with either sweets or beer as long as i do not consume them close together this seems strange to me any idea what might be going on [ Disease ] the company did not lose its patent but was approved to transition to the over the counter class of medications prevacid otc will be available late november early december it is not the exact same drug as nexium but is in the same class like a family member