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Is it ok to take famotidine after drinking alcohol? i've been drinking pretty much 3 hours ago... can i take it right now or should i wait longer?

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Dr. James Rochester answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Should be ok: If your last drink of alcohol was 3hrs ago, should be fine to take.

Answered 3/25/2020

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