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Can i drink coffee or espresso while prescribed famotidine 40mg?

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Avoid: If you are taking famotidine, you likely have gastritis or GERD. Caffeine can increase the risk of reflux and gastritis. So it is best to minimize caffeine as much as possible.

Answered 12/16/2014

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