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Tums vs pepcid
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Tums/Pepcid: Pepcid (famotidine) is a histamine h2 receptor antagonist it inhibits stomach acid & is used for ulcers & gerd. Tums is an antacid made of sucrose & c... Read More
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
No: Tums is basically just a calcium pill while Pepcid (famotidine) is an acid blocker.
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4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years agoMerged
A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Andrew Seibertanswered
Gastroenterology 37 years experience
Absolutely.: If you have persistent heartburn despite taking Pepcid, (famotidine) it is perfectly acceptable to use Tums as needed in addition. In fact, it is good... Read More
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2.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Charles Turckanswered
Pharmacology 19 years experience
Yes: Yes it is safe. There is no impact on the therapeutic effects of Pepcid (famotidine) AC if tums is taken 4 hours after.
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2.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Klaus d Lessnauanswered
Pulmonary Critical Care 38 years experience
Yes: Both medications are very safe if used for less than two weeks. No interactions.
Discuss with your doc if you need it for more than two weeks. And co... Read More
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3.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A male asked:
Dr. Rebecca Gliksmananswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
Abdominal pain: Do NOT take expired medications, 2 years is very old, may be more harm then good. If abdominal pain milk has calcium,a neutralizer. Calcium is the ... Read More
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3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arthur Helleranswered
Gastroenterology 45 years experience
C MD: Find out what the problem is; could be esophagitis (inflamed foodpipe), stomach or duodennal inflammation or ulcer, or bigger problem. Antacids like ... Read More
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6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
When you chew these: tablets small pieces remain in the crevices in your tongue , adhere to the esophageal lining and if you have a HIATUS HERNIA may "hang around" for day... Read More
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512 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
I think the pepcid is best taken first thing in the morning before the stomach cells begin secreting acid. The xanax should be taken at least 2 hours... Read More
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Answered Jan 24, 2023
A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
Take antacid like tums OR mylanta & prilosec OR pepcid at the same time for 1-3 days; when symptom improve, stop antacid and continue with prilose... Read More
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Answered Jan 05, 2023
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
Milk or Yogurt: These may help for a milder probelm but antacids are much more effective. You can either take Pepcid (famotidine) double strength or use prilosec...Bo... Read More
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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