Diarrhea, headache, constipation, or stomach cramps may occur
Treatment is with medications, unless you have complications like bleeding
Some forms of the drug are sold as over-the-counter medication, but you should not give it Along with its needed effects, famotidine (the active ingredient contained in Pepcid) may cause some unwanted effects
Famotidine can cause thrombocytopenia, which refers to a low blood level of platelets
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: easy bruising/bleeding, signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever, chills), mental/mood Warnings Before taking Pepcid, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, a history of Long QT syndrome, stomach cancer or other problems, or asthma
To prevent heartburn and acid indigestion, take famotidine 15-60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that can cause indigestion
Famotidine is a medication that treats conditions that cause too much stomach acid, like heartburn, stomach ulcers and reflux disease
pylori) and long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
diff, can cause hemorrhagic colitis — bleeding from your colon
Heartburn
However, Pepcid does not kill the bacteria that cause ulcers
Signs of a bleeding ulcer include lightheadedness , dizziness , and black stools
Symptoms include: Pain or tenderness when you press your stomach
numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
There are two main causes
It starts to work within 30 minutes and lasts for up to 12 hours
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips, in the mouth, or on the genitals
A pill that combines aspirin There are certain beverages you should avoid if you have a peptic ulcer, including: Alcohol, including wine coolers and hard seltzers
but it can lead to bleeding and ulcers in the lining of the stomach
To diagnose EoE, an endoscopy – a simple procedure that doesn’t require you to stay overnight in the hospital – may be necessary
pylori Oral thrush — also called oral candidiasis (kan-dih-DIE-uh-sis) — is a condition in which the fungus Candida albicans accumulates on the lining of your mouth
Medications for overactive bladder