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I take protonix and famotidine when i have stomach pain, but it does not work at all. my doctor says it is not an ulcer, because if it was, these medicines would work. i am still worried about ulcer because i take aspirin. is this true?

Q: i take protonix and famotidine when i have stomach pain, but it does not work at all. my doctor says it is not an ulcer, because if it was, these medicines would work. i am still worried about ulcer because i take aspirin. is this true?

: The doses you're taking may not be strong enough to treat a peptic ulcer. If your symptoms don't resolve consult a gastroenterologist for evaluation and advice. Any appropriate testing will be done.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

The doses you're taking may not be strong enough to treat a peptic ulcer. If your symptoms don't resolve consult a gastroenterologist for evaluation and advice. Any appropriate testing will be done.

Answered 11/18/2022

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A member asked:

I take protonix and famotidine when i have stomach pain, but it does not work at all. my doctor says it is not an ulcer, because if it was, these medicines would work. i am still worried about ulcer because i take aspirin. is this true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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