A 33-year-old member asked:
Can you take pepcid (famotidine) ac and prilosec together?
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Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
No: Prilosec should be taken about an hour before eating anything, Pepcid (famotidine) can be taken almost any time. However it may be an overkill to take both at the same time since you would not likely get additional benefit from doing so.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Can i take prolisec and Pepcid (famotidine) together?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
No: Prilosec should be taken about an hour before eating anything, Pepcid (famotidine) can be taken almost any time. However it may be an overkill to take both at the same time since you would not likely get additional benefit from doing so.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Is it ok to take Pepcid (famotidine) and Prilosec together?
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Dr. You Sung Sanganswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 33 years experience
Wait some time: Prilosec is a delayed-release proton pump inhibitor that needs an acid stimulus to activate it. A meal would do that. Taking Pepcid (famotidine) too close to Prilosec may decrease the latter's effectiveness.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Can i take Prilosec and pepcid (famotidine)?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Yes: As long as you need both to control your symptoms. However you should consult your doctor if you do require both drugs regularly to control your symptoms just in case there is something more serious happening.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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