- Problem with Pepcid 4th June 2006
... I've used Pepcid (10mg) and thought it was very effective however it...
... whatever you end up using (whether you stay with the Pepcid or switch to an Rx or something else).
Hoosier...
- troubling swallowing 3rd June 2006
... sure, but it hurts when i swallow now. i just took a pepcid so maybe that will work....
- Prilosec 20th May 2006
... over the counter, even 300 mg of zantac, all of the pepcid , combos of things, nothing works as good as the prilosec...
- NightMares 16th May 2006
... it's a 24 hour med so that should work, then take Pepcid at night before I go to bed. The doctor was hoping...
- Endoscopy + Ph Study 10th May 2006
... .
I take Prevacid 30mg. twice daily as well as Pepcid 20 mg. twice daily, and I still am having terrible...
... do take a med that is compounded for me as well as Pepcid . Sometimes I even need to supplement with Prilosec...
- Gerd and Breathing.. 8th May 2006
... it for about 10 years and kept it controlled with pepcid or nothing.
Last year I got the scare of my life...
... but it was unanswered. My doctor wanted me to buy Pepcid Complete and one of the ingredients is Calcium Carbonate ... hear that you can control your symptoms anymore with Pepcid ....
- Coughing up mucous 6th May 2006
... because I began having stomach pains. So far I think Pepcid AC has worked pretty good but of course doesn't take...
- Question about Antacid 5th May 2006
... My doctor said to buy OTC Pepcid Complete. I looked at the label today and it contains...
- DGL Vs Orange Peel Extract Vs ACV 29th April 2006
... nothing else, it is a cheaper quick fix than Zantac, Pepcid , Maalox, etc.
We will see how it goes in the long...
- Diagonosed GERD - Depressed 22nd April 2006
... initially once a day and now twice a day. Also I am taking Pepcid AC twice a day.
I do not know how long it will...
... to continue with Nexium 2x day.
I am also taking Pepcid 2x a day.
All the meds make me feel sick.
It...
- palpitations and Gerd 18th April 2006
... also tht I have tried countless meds, zegrid, nexium, pepcid , prilosec OTC & RX, tagament, zantac... Most of which...
- esophageal spasms 17th April 2006
... extremly painful. When he gets one, he chews up a Pepcid ....
- Helpl Please Is This Lpr 12th April 2006
... they make me very sick so I have to control it with Pepcid and Axid (both over the counter). Sometimes I have...
- Has anyone actually gotten better? 7th April 2006
... magnesium too, & I felt fine with just the occasional Pepcid when I wanted to eat spaghetti. Last EGD was in Jan...
- Vocal cord disorder and GERD???? 6th April 2006
... doctor diagnosed Gerd & put me on 20mg of Famotidine, Pepcid , once a day, 1 hr before dinner. Also to watch what ... years ago. No problems since, but if I don't take the Pepcid , I notice the foul taste & a little soreness in the...
- SOmetimes when you feel you cant go on...... 4th April 2006
... also have pernicous anemia, and can only tolerate Pepcid whic h hardly works, I seem to burn day and night...
... tolerate Aciphex.I dont know why I even bother with the Pepcid dont think it really works. Thnaks for your reply...
- Went off PPI's-- success 3rd April 2006
... side effects. I finally went off by switching to Pepcid 20mg twice daily. No side effects, compared to PPI...
... hernia or something or just plain reflux? Im on the Pepcid as well but find it doesnt last as long. But i can...
... - little hives inside the esophagus & stomach.
Pepcid doesn't last long, that's why I take max strength...
- Nexium and Gas 1st April 2006
... 2/nexiums a day plus a bunch of maalox daily and , pepcid or zantac sometimes...
... 2 PPI"S a day, i would go with just nexium, for me pepcid helped more than prevacid, i find that nexium works...
... 2 PPI"S a day, i would go with just nexium, for me pepcid helped more than prevacid, i find that nexium works...
- Does Anyone still Burn on the Meds? 29th March 2006
... Hi,
I take 40 PEpcid in the morning and am, tried the PPIs too many side...
... others, try all the brands, since they work better than Pepcid ....
... do or take? Could I take a Zantac at night with the Pepcid in the am? Yes, this is very frustrating, and it has...
- Endoscopy Results......... 28th March 2006
... good. Can't tolerate the PPIS so going to start the Pepcid and Gaviscon.No celiac from scope, no H ployri, so...
- Burning Tongue-acid Reflux ? 27th March 2006
... attempting to control it with the 2nd level meds like Pepcid and Axid. Unfortunately my body gets used to them...
... and thats amazing after 6 years!!! Im with you just Pepcid , and try Gaviscon, I have a great Gi and I feel if...
... could be allergies or acid reflux. He recommended Pepcid and stay away from acid foods. I'm surprised this...
- Reflux in my sleep 24th March 2006
... some acid blockers you can get over-the-counter like Pepcid . It might be worth trying. They're not all the same...
- vomiting blood 22nd March 2006
... He is on40mg of protonix in the morning and40mg of pepcid at bedtime....
- Does my Daughter have GERD? 12th March 2006
... help as well....if that doesn't work then one 10mg Pepcid should do it.
If this persists...it might be wise...
- Ball of fire 8th March 2006
... mmmmmmmmmmmmm...he's about 4 weeks late.
I'm back on pepcid as the lady said Librax would not do any good.......
- Prilosec and Aciphex 6th March 2006
... is what is called an H2 blocker (so is Tagamet and Pepcid ). H2 blockers can prevent PPIs from working properly...
- What do I do? 5th March 2006
... bleeding and said it was GERD and told me to take Pepcid. Pepcid gave me a bad bloody nose, so she told me Zantac....
- Filtered water got rid of 95% of my reflux!!!!!! 24th February 2006
... its great!
you can combine any ppi's with gaviscon, pepcid ac,mylanta,
I plan on taking nexium for a little...
- stomach pain caused by med??? 21st February 2006
... them and told me to only use OTC stuff (tagamet, Pepcid , etc). I'm taking AXID now and doing much better...
... even invented patients did just fine on the OTC meds ( pepcid , zantac, etc). He told me to stop the PPI's because...
... even invented patients did just fine on the OTC meds ( pepcid , zantac, etc). He told me to stop the PPI's because...
... gaviscon but are store brand and they work great!
pepcid stopped working for me and would give me a bad stomach...
- PPI Side Affects 18th February 2006
... and just try the OTC stuff like Axid, Tagamet and Pepcid . The problem is that I have to find my own cure;...
... and just try the OTC stuff like Axid, Tagamet and Pepcid . The problem is that I have to find my own cure;...
- NULEV HELPS a ton with swallowing problems-LUMP in throat 17th February 2006
... the past 6 days after stoping nexium and just taking pepcid ac, by the way I restrated nexium but its working...
- I need some education on this fast please 16th February 2006
... ever before and now nothing else will work for me ex. pepcid ac ,tagament, other over the counter meds.ect. even...
... ever before and now nothing else will work for me ex. pepcid ac ,tagament, other over the counter meds.ect. even ... med you can take is Prilosec OTC. Do not mix it with pepcid ac or tagament, tums are fine though....
... period. Is it safe to double up I have to say with pepcid ac I have broke the rules and taken many doses in...
... period. Is it safe to double up I have to say with pepcid ac I have broke the rules and taken many doses in ... day.
You need to do two things ASAP.
1) The pepcid isn't working, switch to Prilosec OTC immediately...
- Life will never be the same 12th February 2006
... term use of PPIs or H2 blockers, such as Zantac or Pepcid , put one at greater risk of developing stomach cancer...
- I'm new-here's my story 9th February 2006
... doc made the diagnosis and he informed me to take 2 pepcid ACs in the am and 2 in the evening (prilosec, nexium...
- Protonix question 8th February 2006
... that works.
I did pretty good when I switched to Pepcid for my H2 blocker. Maybe it works a shorter time...
... that works.
I did pretty good when I switched to Pepcid for my H2 blocker. Maybe it works a shorter time ... terminate the use of Zantac. I suspect your theory about pepcid may be correct.
BTW my GI was prescribing Zantac...
- Tired Jaw Muscles, Too? 4th February 2006
... same way.
I'm goin out now to get me some chewable Pepcid AC!!...
- Diarrhea from PPI"S anyone else? 3rd February 2006
... dehydration. I stopped the PPi's and am only taking pepcid ac and it helped my throat a bunch! i can swallow ... the pharmacist if i can take zantac along with the pepcid ac...
- Trouble Swallowing all the time? 1st February 2006
... Hi mark , i tried pepcid ac chewables last night and one today and what i found ... the pharmacist if i can take zantac along with the pepcid ac, the lump in the throat feeling went away so i...
... I agree. Pepcid ac chewables do help. I've tried nexium and prevacid ... actually a side effect of these ppi's. I've been chewing pepcid ac for the past 6 mos. While I still have symptoms...
... Hi patti and YES pepcid is very good indeed, my throat feels pretty smooth ... have been able to swallow easily, so i will stick to pepcid and not take PPI's and will stop the mylanta sie that...
... diarrhead and dizziness was unbearable, i am now on pepcid ac chewables and they are working great, i ordered...
- problem with stomach 31st January 2006
... some over the counter acid reducing medicine (I like Pepcid Complete) and see if it helps-that might give you...
... put me on Nexium, and I had my endoscopy, I took Pepcid and it did relieve.
Best of luck,
Lori...
- Nausea/Vomiting 29th January 2006
... could even try some over the counter medicine like pepcid or zantac and if that does not work try the prilosec...
- Breathing difficulty 23rd January 2006
... It is such a pain in the ***...I am on nexium and pepcid .
Matto...
- Stopping PPIs-Advice Needed 20th January 2006
... day for awhile to wean myself off? Or another drug ( Pepcid , Zantac, etc.) while I'm stopping Prevacid?
3. How...
- Aciphex & LPR 14th January 2006
... until you can get a perscription? Or even zantac or pepcid . I do the same with the small meals and gerd diet...
- ADVICE PLEASE-getting esophagus stretched again on thursday- can this worsen things 27th December 2005
... tried for a few months , unsuccesfully, nifedipine, pepcid , acifex) but I was still choking and had problems...
- Someone please help me! 25th December 2005
... through.
anyway are you able to eat?
I bought pepcid ac and zantac because theneium is helping but very...
- What next when 2x PPI doesn't work? 19th December 2005
... uncomfortable. Would nexium be any different? Or adding a pepcid ? Please reply with any recommendations or success...
... work you can add a variety of drugs, such as zantac, pepcid , or carafate. These drugs are then all pushed to...
- Duration of treatment w/OTC meds 13th December 2005
... always used OTC meds. For a long time I was using Pepcid (or generic) then when it wasn't doing the trick completely...
- LPR not GERD, Lump in throat. please respond 7th December 2005
... been taking Nexium 2X a day, reglan 4X a day, and one pepcid before bed. I originally only had a chronic cough...
- Raspy cough due to GERD? (Long) 3rd December 2005
... me the option of picking up a prescription of 20MG Pepcid , or waiting it out and picking it up later... I opted ... phlegm, night sweats, etc. I went in and picked up my Pepcid prescription. I am hoping this will do the trick,...
... this for years, and just kind of treat it myself with Pepcid , and trying not to lay down too soon after a meal...
- Does anyone's GERD make their heart skip? 1st December 2005
... reflux. The only thing that seems to help is some Pepcid and lots of water. Do you notice that you will get...
- horrible pain in throat, chest and back is not going away 28th November 2005
... Pepcid Complete was the other thing I took.
nothing...
... ranitidine (which is the same type of medicine as pepcid ) which also blocks acid but not in the same way as...
- Acid Reflux and Chest Pain 13th November 2005
... frequent heartburn issues. Finally started taking Pepcid AC a few months back and after a few days in it I...
- There is a cure for heartburn!! 10th November 2005
... regarding gerd. I was taking Nexium, Pirolsec and Pepcid at different times with no success. So I decided...
... I was taking all this medicine, nexium, priolosec, pepcid and zantac and nothing worked. I was spending this...
... eaten something, or even from drinking milk. I take Pepcid for this condition, but haven't been seen yet for ... my esophagus even after standing up and taking the pepcid , etc. I went in, but ended up going home before I...
- Question - does anyone take digestive enzymes? 10th November 2005
... because of their side effects, and only a little bit of Pepcid here and there if it gets too bad. I've also resorted...
- Healing time? 2nd November 2005
... reply. I called up my doctor and he told me to take pepcid for a week to see if that should resolve the issue ... further evaluation. I've already taken 2 doses of the Pepcid and so far it has reduced the bloating quite a big...
- GERD From meds? 2nd November 2005
... dose of the steroids (prednisone) along with a Rx for pepcid .. ( like a moron i didnt take the pepcid because i ... cause all this? oh and i finally started taking the pepcid tonight like i should have in the first place and...
- toddler reflux 31st October 2005
... woke up gagging but this time no barf. He has been on pepcid for a long time. Does this sound like a flare up of...
... still has Chronic GERD.
Is your son still on the pepcid ?? If your son is having this at nighttime there are...
- Who can tell me about Aciphex? 30th October 2005
... True........my Mom takes Aciphex, and can also take Pepcid , before she goes to bed.
Lori...
- Does anyone know anything that can help tighten your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) 30th October 2005
... they'd probably work, such as Aciphex.
How about Pepcid AC before going to bed, in addition to a PPI?
I...
... prescription only) and some over the counter meds, such as Pepcid AC, etc.
PPI, I believe, stands for Proton Pump...
- heartburn 27th October 2005
... and there and not too bad, I'd take something like Pepcid Complete to try to get through it, as it may clear...
- Tight Throat 21st October 2005
... before meals, digestive enzymes with meals, and some Pepcid Complete here and there when I need it. Sometimes...
- Chinese remedy for gerd? 21st October 2005
... terrible stomach problems, and she brings him Tums and Pepcid from the U.S. Hope we all get some kind of relief...
- Endoscopy 18th October 2005
... waited so long.
Right now I'm just taking Pepcid , and it does seem to help me. I can usually avoid...
- Organic apple cider vingear for GERD.. 18th September 2005
... 23. I have Gerd and so fed up with taking nexium, pepcid etc. So here goes and I will post if it improves....
- Gerd AND IBS....Getting worried sometimes...Advice!? 6th August 2005
... then Protonix (which worked 2 yrs.), then Nexium (+ Pepcid Complete and Zantac for breakthru acid indigestion...
- Has anyone actually gotten better? 27th July 2005
... . Rather than go back on the Prilosec, I'm using Pepcid Complete (an H2blocker) twice daily as long as I get...
... . Rather than go back on the Prilosec, I'm using Pepcid Complete (an H2blocker) as long as I get some relief...
... Zantac (75mg) and I didn't get along so I switched to Pepcid Complete. Zantac gave me headaches....but that doesn...
- Zantac, Famotidine, and Maalox Acid Barrier 26th July 2005
... cabinet. It's Famotidine 10 MG. It says it's the same as Pepcid AC. Anyone familiar with this medicine? It doesn't...
... Try Pepcid AC maximum strength. it has 20mg Famotidine. Actually ... problem worse. Nothing else cuts it for me, except Pepcid AC 20 mg....
- Chest Pain?? 25th July 2005
... imitate a heart condition. After taking medication ( Pepcid Complete, an H2-blocker) and waiting a few hours,...
- Pain from ulcer? gerd? 24th July 2005
... took 3 days and seemed to make everything worse) and pepcid ac at nite. He thought possible cdiff from a month ... everything about a week ago, but last nite I did take a pepcid ac and half an ativan and it seemed to help some. ... Heartburn about an hour after I eat unless I take the pepcid . The pain is on my sides (mostly left) at bra band...
- Don't have THE SURGERY unless you're desperate! 20th July 2005
... Nexium daily (that is 4-6 40mg pills a day) along with pepcid at night. I did have the start of some changing cells...
- Taking an H2blocker AND a PPI? 16th July 2005
... when they've eaten 'bad' things. Then I read on the Pepcid Complete box "do not take with other acid reducers...
... called my gastro and they told me I could take up to 4 pepcid complete per day. They have to be at least 2 hr. ... the evening. But, that takes 1 hr to work, whereas pepcid complete sometimes works in 30 min. Also, if I take ... later in the day, it has to be 2 hr. b4 or after the pepcid complete.
If you are uncertain, wait til Monday...
- Side effects with PPIs, any success with H2blocker?? 16th July 2005
... has suggested prescription strength H2blockers like Pepcid . Has anyone has any success with these?? If so what...
... Hi tyboyz,
I sometimes take Pepcid Complete. But it is in addition to Nexium. Just...
- Medication AND Diet Change? 16th July 2005
... If I notice the problems soon enough, I take 1-4 Pepcid Completes, and/or a Zantac later in the day. Sometimes ... , when I know I have been bad, I take a Pepcid Complete just to be safe.
Hope this helps you a...
- nexium 16th July 2005
... better for me, for now. I still have to add a few pepcid completes or a zantac later in the day (if I eat and...
- Nighttime GERD, silent daytime GERD 11th July 2005
... medications. I've tried three H2 blockers so far (Zantac & Pepcid AC, and Pepcid Complete) and still wake up during ... in the morning before breakfast and, if needed, the Pepcid Complete at night before dinner? Or let me ask it...
