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I am currently taking protonix 20 mg a day for diagnosed gerd. i feel some gerd symptoms still at night. can i take pepcid while on this medicine for flare ups?

Q: i am currently taking protonix 20 mg a day for diagnosed gerd. i feel some gerd symptoms still at night. can i take pepcid while on this medicine for flare ups?

: Yes, after informing your current prescriber. Many times used together as their mechanism of action is different.

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Yes, after informing your current prescriber. Many times used together as their mechanism of action is different.

Answered 10/3/2021

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A member asked:

I am currently taking protonix 20 mg a day for diagnosed gerd. i feel some gerd symptoms still at night. can i take pepcid while on this medicine for flare ups?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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