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A member asked:

I have gerd i am taking 10 mg of pepcid (famotidine) 2 times a day for 5 months. it has helped with my coughing that was very annoying. can i keep taking pepcid (famotidine) ?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pepcid (famotidine): If your coughing has stopped, i would stop the pepsid if possible.

Dr Liao agreed

Answered 10/19/2013

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