Question 1

can i give pepcid (famotidine) and tagamet at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Pepcid (famotidine) & Tagamet: These drugs work exactly the same way.  There would be no reason why Pepcid (famotidine) and tagamet should be taken together.  Famotidine (pepcid) is the preferred drug because tagamet has a number of significant drug interactions.

Question 2

what is the difference between tagamet (cimetidine) and pepcid (famotidine)?

Accepted Answer

Very little: Tagamet (cimetidine), Zantac (ranitidine), Pepcid (famotidine) are h2-receptor blockers, introduced by prescription in late 70's/early 80's. All reduce acid production dose-dependently, & promote drug tolerance (requiring increasing doses of drug to block increasing # of receptors with chronic use). Otc dosing is a fraction of original prescription doses. Similar side effects, efficacy, duration.

Question 3

possible protonix (pantoprazole). pepcid, tagamet side effects?

Accepted Answer

Many: But none terribly common or serious. Read the supplies information for each drug.

Question 4

could i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) and tagamet together?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: However, tagamet (cimetidine) is an unusual medication these days; other acid reducers work longer in smaller doses.

Question 5

i am 40 weeks + 3 days pregnant..
i was wondering if it is safe to take tagamet and benadryl together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pregnancy related nasal congestion may not respond well to Benadryl. It is also possible that the acid reflux is worsening the congestion, and that both will improve with Tagamet.  That said, both are safe in pregnancy and do not adversely interact.  Good luck!

Question 6

if i have an allergic reaction to paint will benadryl (diphenhydramine) help or pepcid.  not too bad yet but i can tell tongue feels strange. i've had this worse bb4.

Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Benadryl (diphenhydramine) should help against your allergic condition.

Question 7

i am 18 weeks pregnant and have developed  a horrible rash. ob said i could take  2 benadryl (diphenhydramine) . can i take a pepcid as well?

Accepted Answer

Yes: H2 blockers have been studied in pregnancy multiple times and noted to be completely safe.

Question 8

i was given concious sedation. for a tube change. i received pepcid,zofran, versed, benadryl and fentanyl in my iv was wondering if those meds were safe to give together, with little space between doses. second can any of them delay bladder emptying?

Accepted Answer

Yes they are safe: Obviously dose is Important, but in educated hands, with monitoring, these meds are both safe and effective to use for conscious sedation. These meds do not restrict urine outflow or interfere with  bladder emptying.  Good,luck

Question 9

6 hrs ago had allergic reaction to bee sting,  emt gave benadryl, (diphenhydramine) then doctors at hospital gave prednisone and pepcid, can next dose benadryl (diphenhydramine) b taken?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you feel you still need it, but don't exceed recommended daily dose for diphenhydramine from all sources (300 mg /day), depends on the reaction too was it a local or whole body reaction? keep taking the benadryl for the next 24 -48 hours every 4-6 hours as needed 25- 50 mg , don't drive, and take the medicines prescribed at ER, if it was a  whole body reaction, see an allergist, take care

Question 10

i have red patches all over my body they itch.i went to the hospital and the gave me benadryl, (diphenhydramine) prednisone, &cimetidine these medications did nothing!?

Accepted Answer

See MD: You were treated for allergic reaction, with h1, h2 (histamine receptor) blockers/antihistamines, and anti-inflammatory (steroid). Not better? See md to see what's what.

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Can i give pepcid (famotidine) and tagamet at the same time?

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What is the difference between tagamet (cimetidine) and pepcid (famotidine)?

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Possible protonix (pantoprazole). pepcid, tagamet side effects?

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Could i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) and tagamet together?

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I am 40 weeks + 3 days pregnant.. i was wondering if it is safe to take tagamet and benadryl together?

A member asked:

If i have an allergic reaction to paint will benadryl (diphenhydramine) help or pepcid. not too bad yet but i can tell tongue feels strange. i've had this worse bb4.

A member asked:

I am 18 weeks pregnant and have developed a horrible rash. ob said i could take 2 benadryl (diphenhydramine) . can i take a pepcid as well?

A member asked:

I was given concious sedation. for a tube change. i received pepcid,zofran, versed, benadryl and fentanyl in my iv was wondering if those meds were safe to give together, with little space between doses. second can any of them delay bladder emptying?

A member asked:

6 hrs ago had allergic reaction to bee sting, emt gave benadryl, (diphenhydramine) then doctors at hospital gave prednisone and pepcid, can next dose benadryl (diphenhydramine) b taken?

A member asked:

I have red patches all over my body they itch.i went to the hospital and the gave me benadryl, (diphenhydramine) prednisone, &cimetidine these medications did nothing!?

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