Famotidine (Pepcid) is an oral drug used to treat symptoms of acid
To prevent heartburn and acid indigestion, take famotidine 15-60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that can cause indigestion
stomach pain
Studies have shown it is best to take OTC famotidine 1 hour before an evening meal to help prevent heartburn and indigestion in the evening and during bedtime which may interfere with your sleep
vomiting of blood
Both omeprazole and famotidine are associated with long-term side effects, some of which
To prevent heartburn and acid indigestion, take famotidine 15-60 minutes before eating food or drinking beverages that can cause indigestion
Famotidine belongs to a group of medicines that reduce the amount of acid produced by the cells in the lining of the stomach
It relieves symptoms such as cough that doesn't go away, stomach pain, heartburn, and difficulty swallowing
Other medications from this group include cimetidine (Tagamet HB) and nizatidine
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In rare cases, Pepcid can cause side effects that affect your brain
Famotidine can increase levels of tizanidine in the body which can lead to low blood pressure (hypotension), slow heartbeat (bradycardia), or extreme drowsiness
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Famotidine belongs to a
This product Generic Name Famotidine DrugBank Accession Number DB00927 Background