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Famotidine overdose
An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug / substance is used. "Symptoms of an H2 receptor antagonist overdose are: Abnormal heartbeat, Confusion, Diarrhea, Difficulty breathing, Dilated pupils, Drowsiness, Flushing, Low blood pressure, Nausea, Rapid heartbeat or slow heartbeat, Slurred speech, Sweating, Vomiting" REF: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002585.htm
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What is the definition or description of: Famotidine overdose?
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What is the treatment for famotidine overdose?
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Accidentally took 2 famotidines; any chance of an overdose problem?
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What is the use of famotidine?
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Can Pepcid (famotidine) be crushed?
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Is Pepcid (famotidine) habit-forming?
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Is it ok to take expired pepcid (famotidine)?
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I have expired pepcid (famotidine)? Dangerous?
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What are the side affects of formantine for pepcid (famotidine)?
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Is Famotidine 40 mg effective for Barretts?
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Can i take prolisec and Pepcid (famotidine) together?
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Ive got Barretts. Is famotidine safer than PPIs long term?
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Can you take Pepcid (famotidine) AC few days before Endoscopy?
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Is Famotidine 20mg plus Gaviscon Advance suitable for Barretts?
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Can I take famotidine 20mg to reduce acid if I've taken Vyvanse 40mg?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Have left over Teva-Famotidine(20mg) from May 2022, is it safe to still take it?
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I found a box of Pepcid (famotidine) AC complete in my medicine cabinet expired. Can I use them?
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Is there a reason that have the chewable Pepcid (famotidine) AC has been removed from every store that I have looked for it?
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A 40-year old male asked:
Safe to take Pepcid (famotidine) AC (20mg) daily? Works wonders for me. Concerned about long-term effects the medication might have on me however.
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I chronically use Pepcid (famotidine) 20mg/day, excedrine13pills/day for 2yrs, could I have b12def? I have simular symps includin neuro probs, gastritis symps not dx
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Safe to take Pepcid (famotidine) AC daily? I typically only need 10mg. Sometimes 20mg. Rarely 40mg/24 hrs. How can daily use of Pepcid (famotidine) adversely affect us?
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Is 60mg Famotidine a day safe ie 40mg am and 20mg pm. If so, is it better to take the 40mg at night or morning? I take it in the morning as food eaten during the day and at night I also add Gaviscon advance. Whats your opinion?
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Is Pepcid (famotidine) an antacid?
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What is pepcid (famotidine)?
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Does Pepcid (famotidine) AC expire?
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Does expired Pepcid (famotidine) AC work?
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Please describe the medication: famotidine?
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Can i take more than 2 pepcids (famotidine) a day?
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