
I Have Unease In Lower Left Stomach Like Someone Touching

I am concerned about side effects of long term Nexium usage. So I tried pepcid 40 mg per day half in morning half in evening. Three days a week, I end up taking 10 mg extra pepcid at lunch time. With this combination, I feel stable - same as what I felt with Nexium 60 mg daily.
I had similar problem 8 years back but it became ok after 9 months using dexilant 30 mg first and then only Zantac. Endoscopy at that point showed everything fine except some reddishness on stomach.
My questions are:
1) Is 50 mg pepcid less medicine than 60 mg Nexium even though they both work equally good for me.
2)Will 50 mg Pepcid have less side effects over time than 60 mg Nexium.
3)Looking at the facts, which option will you recommend?
4)Can 50 mg pepcid be taken for months or years if needed without worrying much.
Thank you.

I am concerned about side effects of long term Nexium usage. So I tried pepcid 40 mg per day half in morning half in evening. Three days a week, I end up taking 10 mg extra pepcid at lunch time. With this combination, I feel stable - same as what I felt with Nexium 60 mg daily.
I had similar problem 8 years back but it became ok after 9 months using dexilant 30 mg first and then only Zantac. Endoscopy at that point showed everything fine except some reddishness on stomach.
My questions are:
1) Is 50 mg pepcid less medicine than 60 mg Nexium even though they both work equally good for me.
2)Will 50 mg Pepcid have less side effects over time than 60 mg Nexium.
3)Looking at the facts, which option will you recommend?
4)Can 50 mg pepcid be taken for months or years if needed without worrying much.
Thank you.
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
The answer for your questions are
1.Pepcid and Nexium are different group of medications with different mechanism of action.. So the doses cannot be compared.
2. Yes, 50 mg Pepcid will have less side effects than 60 mg of Nexium over a long period of time
3.Since you are feeling better with 5 0 mg of Pepcid, you can continue vwith that.
4.Yes pepcid can be taken on long term without worrying about the side effects.
Regards
Dr.R.K

Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
The answer for your questions are
1.Pepcid and Nexium are different group of medications with different mechanism of action.. So the doses cannot be compared.
2. Yes, 50 mg Pepcid will have less side effects than 60 mg of Nexium over a long period of time
3.Since you are feeling better with 5 0 mg of Pepcid, you can continue vwith that.
4.Yes pepcid can be taken on long term without worrying about the side effects.
Regards
Dr.R.K


1) Once in two weeks, I may have say 2 beers. At that time, how should I manage pepcid dosage. Should I take 40 or 60 mg that evening rather than the normal 20 mg ?
2)When having beer, is it good to take some pepto bismol before to coat the stomach ? Take Tums after having the beer ? Any other ideas.
3) What is the maximum dosage of pepcid on a long term basis.
Thank you.

1) Once in two weeks, I may have say 2 beers. At that time, how should I manage pepcid dosage. Should I take 40 or 60 mg that evening rather than the normal 20 mg ?
2)When having beer, is it good to take some pepto bismol before to coat the stomach ? Take Tums after having the beer ? Any other ideas.
3) What is the maximum dosage of pepcid on a long term basis.
Thank you.
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for getting back to me with more questions.
The answer to your questions-
1. You can take the regular dose.
2.Yes, you can take Pepto bismol. No need to take TUMS
3.Why do you think you may have to take Pepcid for a long-term?
Regards,
Dr R.K

Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for getting back to me with more questions.
The answer to your questions-
1. You can take the regular dose.
2.Yes, you can take Pepto bismol. No need to take TUMS
3.Why do you think you may have to take Pepcid for a long-term?
Regards,
Dr R.K


1) When I have 2 to 3 beers, I find that there is irritation in the stomach with only 20 mg pepcid. Best is 20 mg before the beers and another 20 mg about 1 to 2 hours later. Is that OK ?
2) Does peptobismol coat stomach lining and protect it from the beer?
Thanks.

1) When I have 2 to 3 beers, I find that there is irritation in the stomach with only 20 mg pepcid. Best is 20 mg before the beers and another 20 mg about 1 to 2 hours later. Is that OK ?
2) Does peptobismol coat stomach lining and protect it from the beer?
Thanks.
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for getting back to me with more questions.
The answers-
1. Yes, you can take
2.Pepto Bismol prevents inflammation.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for getting back to me with more questions.
The answers-
1. Yes, you can take
2.Pepto Bismol prevents inflammation.
Regards,
Dr.R.K


Suppose I am drinking 3 beers.
1) How much time before drinking should I take Peptobismol ?
2)How much Peptobismol should I take ?
3)During drinking also should I take more peptobismol? How much.
Appreciate your clear responses. Thank you.

Suppose I am drinking 3 beers.
1) How much time before drinking should I take Peptobismol ?
2)How much Peptobismol should I take ?
3)During drinking also should I take more peptobismol? How much.
Appreciate your clear responses. Thank you.
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Though you have asked about pepto bismol, I would suggest the following.
You can take carafate instead of pepto bismol as carafate coats the stomach lining and protects it.
You can take carafate about one hour before a meal/drink.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Though you have asked about pepto bismol, I would suggest the following.
You can take carafate instead of pepto bismol as carafate coats the stomach lining and protects it.
You can take carafate about one hour before a meal/drink.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.



Helps in gastritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It helps in the prevention of gastritis and also provides relief from acidity related symptoms.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Helps in gastritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It helps in the prevention of gastritis and also provides relief from acidity related symptoms.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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