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Had 2 stents placed for coronary artery blockages. prescribed plavix & baby aspirin for 1 year. prescribed pepcid so gas pain wouldn't be confused with angina. no history of gastric issues. how long can pepcid be taken safely? info says 14 days?

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We physicians can override that 14 day warning depending upon the patient's history & medical indications. However, in your case I don't think it's advisable to take it for a year when plavix will be discontinued. Pepcid isn't for gas prevention but is to prevent your stomach from secreting acid& thus protect the stomach from irritating effects of aspirin. You can do that long term with carafate

Answered 9/20/2023

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