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Pepcid and famotidine together
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
No: Prilosec should be taken about an hour before eating anything, Pepcid (famotidine) can be taken almost any time. However it may be an overkill to tak... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. You Sung Sanganswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 33 years experience
Wait some time: Prilosec is a delayed-release proton pump inhibitor that needs an acid stimulus to activate it. A meal would do that. Taking Pepcid (famotidine) too c... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Yes: But if having to take both you need to see your doctor and probably get a scope (edg).
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
No known interaction: You should be safe especially if you have had no problem with either individually and follow directions. If you are still a bit worried and have a doc... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Edward Kuhnleyanswered
Child Psychiatry 47 years experience
Yes, okay together: There are no known interactions between fluoxetine (an antidepressant also known as Prozac) and Pepcid AC (famotidine - an acid reducer). Best regards... Read More
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1.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 32 years experience
Yes, but only if...: Yes, you can take those medications together assuming that same physician prescribed all 3 for you and that you purchased at same pharmacy (so that ph... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Arold Augustinanswered
34 years experience
Drug interaction: You certainly can. However, it is possible that, taken too closely, the absorption of Pepcid (famotidine) might be decreased. So, space the dosing int... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
No: Prilosec should be taken about an hour before eating anything, Pepcid (famotidine) can be taken almost any time. However it may be an overkill to tak... Read More
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4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Andrew Seibertanswered
Gastroenterology 37 years experience
They can.: Although Prilosec and Pepcid can be taken at the same time, you may be better off using Tums or mylanta to get immediate relief of your acid while you... Read More
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710 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ratna Dhingraanswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
It would help: the 2 work differently.mylanta neutralises acid after it is produced and pepcid (famotidine) prevents its release.
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