A member asked:

Doctor has me on pantoprazole 40mg once a day but recently told me to do 40mg of pepcid ac at bedtime for a week and then do 20mg at bedtime until he sees me again in 6 months. is it safe? my pharmacist told me not to take pepcid ac because its same

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Gastroenterologist: Both medications block production of acid in the stomach but by different mechanisms. It's unusual to take them simultaneously as there is no benefit. If you're experiencing troublesome gastric symptoms and aren't doing well, it's worthwhile to consult a gastroenterologist.

Answered 12/12/2019

117 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Doctor has me on pantoprazole 40mg once a day but recently told me to do 40mg of pepcid ac at bedtime for a week and then do 20mg at bedtime until he sees me again in 6 months. is it safe? my pharmacist told me not to take pepcid ac because its same

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Possible protonix (pantoprazole). Pepcid, tagamet side effects?

A member asked:

For what is protonix (pantoprazole) prescribed for and when is Pepcid prescribed for? Do they do the same thing?

A member asked:

Having a reflux episode. Burning throat waking me up & clearing etc. Diet & stress to blame. Started taking 2 20mg otc Pepcid. How long is safe to take or should I do prilosec or nexium for 2 weeks to hopefully clear it out. Doc appt is weeks away?

A member asked:

Medication question- i take 80mg pepcid/80mg pantropozole aday, still reflux issue my doc added 1gm carafate, (sucralfate) b4 eating-is this safe.?

A member asked:

My doctor told me to take prilosec otc 20 mg at morning and pepcid at night everyday for forever did you ever hear of anyone taking both long term???

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

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

I was prescribed Pantoprazole due to acid reflux but I am breastfeeding. The doctor said that it's safe to take but the pharmacist no. Is it safe?

I have gastritis and am on protonix (pantoprazole). Can take Pepcid AC while on it as well for the heartburn, gas and bloating?

Is ok to take Pepcid 40 midday and take pantoprazole 20mg in the evening ? I have ckd 3 and occassionally have acid reflux?

My doc advised me to take 40mg pantoprazole twice a day and ranitidine 300 mg at bedtime.Is it safe for me?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?