Warnings
I did replace omeprazole with Pepcid, slowly, over time, replacing one dose every other day, as your doc suggested, and sticking with that for a couple of weeks
Side effects
Measure liquid medicine carefully
For occasional heartburn, you might want to take famotidine (Pepcid) at
How to use Pepcid AC oral
It's available as a tablet and a liquid, and is taken by mouth twice per day
Pepcid; Pepcid AC; Descriptions
Follow the directions on the
An unusual or allergic reaction to famotidine, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives; Pregnant or trying to get pregnant; Breast-feeding; How should I use this medication? Take this medication by mouth with a glass of water
This medicine is available with your doctor's prescription and also without a prescription
If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time
Both omeprazole and famotidine are generally safe medications with short-term use as long as you follow the prescribed instructions
Prescription famotidine also comes as a liquid suspension you take by mouth, and in PEPCID COMPLETE ® is a dual-action antacid & acid reducer that starts working in seconds
Controlled prospective trials that are randomized with equivalent levels of acuity confusion, hallucinations, agitation, lack of energy; a seizure; fast or pounding heartbeats, sudden dizziness (like you might pass out); or
In some cases, rhabdomyolysis can cause kidney damage and even death
Official answer
Using famotidine together with traZODone can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect
In addition to other uses, prescription famotidine
stomach discomfort
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Famotidine and ibuprofen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication