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

does pepcid (famotidine) or tagament contain sulfa? already took a few pepcids (famotidine) but gave me horrible anxiety attacks. was wondering if either had sulfa in them.

Accepted Answer

No: Sulfa is an antibiotic but sulfate is an agent (salt) bound to many medications and has not been known to cause any adverse reactions.  It is unusual for Tagamet or Pepcid (famotidine) to cause an anxiety reaction.  My best guess is that the intake of these drugs might have slowed down the breakdown of caffeine leading to a higher blood level and thus the anxiety. But then it may just be the drugs themselves.

Question 5

what is pepcid (famotidine)?

Accepted Answer

Acid reducer: Histamine 2 receptor blocker, which decreases production of stomach acid. This allows for healing of inflammation in duodenum, as stomach, and esopha. Not as potent as ppi drugs like prilosec, which inhibit proton pumps in the stomach to further decrease production of acid.

Question 6

is pepcid ac or zantac (ranitidine) better?

Accepted Answer

About the same: They both are about the same although Pepcid (famotidine) ac also has an antacid in it.

Question 7

is pepcid comparable to zantac (ranitidine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Although both work nearly as well, zantac (ranitidine) may cause diarrhea for some people.

Question 8

can you take zantac (ranitidine) and pepcid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But if your symptoms are severe enough, it would be a good idea to consult a gastroenterologist.   Both drugs do the same thing in suppressing acid and you are just doubling up on the drug by taking both together. Do note that zantac (ranitidine) may cause diarrhea in some people.

Question 9

can i take prilosec and pepcid (famotidine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as you need both to control your symptoms. However you should consult your doctor if you do require both drugs regularly to control your symptoms just in case there is something more serious happening.

Question 10

can i take pepcid ac and pepto bismol together?

Accepted Answer

Should be ok if...: If a person had no problems taking Pepcid AC in the recent past for some medical condition, and separately had no problem taking Pepto-Bismol in the recent past, then she should be ok taking the medications at the same time. If worried, she can ask her doctor who prescribed the medications. Sometimes, a brand name (such as Pepto-Bismol) changes its ingredients as the years go by.

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