";s:4:"text";s:5550:"I have been on the Pepcid since Aug 4th. My doctor has me on 20mg twice a day of famotidine.Thanks for your answer.
Dr. James Rochester answered.
I have been on the Pepcid since Aug 4th. Do not double doses.Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Unfortunately I had side effects such as Insomnia and Somnolence which I did not have with Tagamet and Zantac. It took me almost a year to get off the PPi and although My doctor thinks I should take the famotidine every day I do not want to get 'hooked' on another medicine that is not curing the problem only treating the symptons. It worked wonders and stopped my GERD. I had a lot of diarrhea and almost gave up. I sometimes eat spicy because I love spicy food but it's only around once or twice a month. Famotidine can be sold to the public for adults and children over 16 years (provided packs do not contain more than 2 weeks’ supply) for the short-term symptomatic relief of heartburn, dyspepsia, and hyperacidity, and for the prevention of these symptoms when associated with consumption of food or drink including when they cause sleep disturbance (max. Thank you.
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I do not want to take more than I need. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. * PEPCID Complete ® combines a histamine-2 blocker with an antacid, so it starts working in seconds and lasts all day or all night. Although I should take it at the same time everyday.Thank you I don't want to take it every day as I have weaned myself off a PPI that I was on for 10 years. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Famotidine reduces the secretion of gastric acid in the stomach by blocking the effect … The effect of famotidine lasts for 10 to 12 hours after a single dose.Medicines that interact with famotidine may either decrease its effect, affect how long it works for, increase side effects, or have less of an effect when taken with famotidine. i haven't noticed any side effects. Neither Everyday Health nor its licensor assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of the information provided. The vinegar makes it close. Best part is it's cheap and you can buy it over the counter.
Try searching for what you seek or The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. I take one pepcid 40 mg. before bed. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes.Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. My doc put me on pantoprozozole or whatever.
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