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I have autoimmune atrophic gastritis. i also had been taking pepcid for gerd. my gastrin levels are normal per lab results. can famotidine make gastrin levels appear normal or does famotidine raise gastrin levels? thank you?

Q: i have autoimmune atrophic gastritis. i also had been taking pepcid for gerd. my gastrin levels are normal per lab results. can famotidine make gastrin levels appear normal or does famotidine raise gastrin levels? thank you?

: Famotidine may increase gastrin levels: "Gastrin level was highest in patients administered famotidine" https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12503773/

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Dr. Karna Gendo answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Famotidine may increase gastrin levels: "Gastrin level was highest in patients administered famotidine" https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12503773/

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Answered 10/12/2021

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A member asked:

I have autoimmune atrophic gastritis. i also had been taking pepcid for gerd. my gastrin levels are normal per lab results. can famotidine make gastrin levels appear normal or does famotidine raise gastrin levels? thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karna Gendo answered

Dr Hasan agreed

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