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Are constipation and stomach pain possible side effects of taking pepcid complete for acid reflux?

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Dr. Frank Kuitems
Dr. Frank Kuitemsanswered
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Yes: Interestingly enough medications used to treat common stomach conditions like acid reflux and stomach ulcers can cause G.I. side effects like nausea vomiting diarrhea and constipation in some people
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