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Is it safe to take omeprazole 20mg in am and pepcid (famotidine) otc in the evening? doc prescribed that, but pharmacist says no.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If a: Doctor prescribes these OTC medications do what she/he says!!!! The pharmacist has to "stick to labels"!!!!!!!!!! Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 6/27/2017

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

It is safe.: I would follow your doctor's advice. Good luck.

Answered 10/26/2016

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A member asked:

Is it safe to take omeprazole 20mg in am and pepcid (famotidine) otc in the evening? doc prescribed that, but pharmacist says no.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

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