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How long should i wait to drink alcohol after finishing 10 day prescription of famotidine?

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Talk to prescriber: Please talk to your prescriber of famotidine about this , they know the entire history and your life circumstances, you may not really be a good candidate to be drinking ETOH at this time.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/4/2019

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