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I'm starting nitrofurantoin for ecoli(did lab at my dr thinking had a uti). i take pepcid (famotidine). is it ok to take 1-2 times or will it also make me sick?

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No: It's ok to take pepcid (famotidine) with nitrofurantoin

Answered 4/20/2019

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A member asked:

I'm starting nitrofurantoin for ecoli(did lab at my dr thinking had a uti). i take pepcid (famotidine). is it ok to take 1-2 times or will it also make me sick?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yun Tran answered

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