Question 1

i m diabetic taking istamet,ramitorva,pioz mf. for last 3 month i have loss of appetite and cougi took famotidine. no use. any tests are recommended ?

Accepted Answer

Probable side: Effects.  Metformin lack of appetite, ramitorva cough.  Not a 100% sure because we di not have those meds in the US

Question 2

im 25 stomach feels weird heartburn and burping feel better when i take pepcid (famotidine) sometime feel weak sweating loss of appetite could it be i'm a cancer or stomach flu?

Accepted Answer

It could, but..: ...the more likely, in large part, diagnosis is dyspepsia due either to GERD or gastritis--both of which will respond to acid suppression from drugs like Pepcid (famotidine). For your reassurance, simple testing is available through your doctor.

Question 3

is that healthy taking 80mg pantoprazole plus 40mg famotidine for a long time ?i have losing my weight unintended by about 10 kg , so is cancer signs?

Accepted Answer

Gastroduodenal ulcer: Not necessarily cancer. Need to get tested for h pylori + peptic ulcer and get on antibiotics for 2 weeks is you have this.  Neuroendocrine tumor such as zes is also possible after this much acid suppression for this long. You need an upper endoscopy and internal med/gi eval.

Question 4

my 3.5 mo old daughter's weight is 10 lb-3rd percentile.eats very less.dr started cyproheptadine 0.8 ml, is on pepcid (famotidine) too 0.6 ml twice.any side effect?

Accepted Answer

Yes-many: There are side effects to both these drugs--too long to list here.  Read the pamphlet or discuss with your pharmacist when you pick up the medications.  More importantly it is perfectly fine if a child is at the 3rd percentile as long as they are gaining in ht, wt, and head circumference appropriately.  If she is losing weight, that is a serious issue.  Check with your pediatrician frequently.

Question 5

does famotidine work for bloating? ive had zero relief with it and its been more then a few hours. should i call the pharmacy and get something stronger?

Accepted Answer

: Famotidine doesn't relieve bloating. It turns off the stomachs production of acid. For relief of bloating drink hot water &amp; place heat on the abdomen. These help breakdown gas &amp;enables it to pass through the intestinal tract &amp; out the rectum. Don't force yourself to belch as you'll only swallow more air. Prevent gas buildup, avoid gassy foods&amp;beverages. Take simethicone 1/2 hour after meals.

Question 6

accidentally took 2 famotidines; any chance of an overdose problem?

Accepted Answer

NO it is just Pepsid: Taking 2 tablets will not harm you   eat some food   Famotidine is Pepcid (famotidine)  reduces the stomach acid ( hcl)  production by blocking  h-2 receptors, help to heal peptic ulcers, acid reflex, and heart burn.

Question 7

is famotidine 20mg plus gaviscon advance suitable for barretts?

Accepted Answer

: A goals of care discussion with your treating gastroenterologist will help answering your question. While symptom control for heartburn can be accomplished with above combination ( you or the patient should be best to report), the medium to long range goals involve stopping progression of Barrett's or controlling it and serial upper endoscopies may answer that question.

Question 8

is 60mg famotidine a day safe ie 40mg am and 20mg pm. if so, is it better to take the 40mg at night or morning? i take it in the morning as food eaten during the day and at night i also add gaviscon advance. whats your opinion?

Accepted Answer

: It really depends on what you are treating. If your GI doctor recommends this dose to treat either ulcer disease or reflux, then the dose is ok, especially if it is short-term to treat ulcer disease. There can be long-term side effects so you want to follow up with the GI doctor and hopefully stop the medicine or reduce the dose when the  condition you are treating has resolved. Good luck!

Question 9

can i develop an allergy to famotidine?

Accepted Answer

Possible: One can develop a drug allergy to any drug.

Question 10

are there withdrawal symptoms for stopping taking famotidine?

Accepted Answer

Famotidine : No there is not usually withdrawal from famotidine, but that does not mean that the improvement with famotidine will continue when you stop it.

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I m diabetic taking istamet,ramitorva,pioz mf. for last 3 month i have loss of appetite and cougi took famotidine. no use. any tests are recommended ?

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Im 25 stomach feels weird heartburn and burping feel better when i take pepcid (famotidine) sometime feel weak sweating loss of appetite could it be i'm a cancer or stomach flu?

A member asked:

Is that healthy taking 80mg pantoprazole plus 40mg famotidine for a long time ?i have losing my weight unintended by about 10 kg , so is cancer signs?

A member asked:

My 3.5 mo old daughter's weight is 10 lb-3rd percentile.eats very less.dr started cyproheptadine 0.8 ml, is on pepcid (famotidine) too 0.6 ml twice.any side effect?

A member asked:

Does famotidine work for bloating? ive had zero relief with it and its been more then a few hours. should i call the pharmacy and get something stronger?

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Accidentally took 2 famotidines; any chance of an overdose problem?

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Is famotidine 20mg plus gaviscon advance suitable for barretts?

A member asked:

Is 60mg famotidine a day safe ie 40mg am and 20mg pm. if so, is it better to take the 40mg at night or morning? i take it in the morning as food eaten during the day and at night i also add gaviscon advance. whats your opinion?

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Are there withdrawal symptoms for stopping taking famotidine?

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