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Is It Safe To Take A Famotidine Pill Than Have Beer Without Any Side Effect?

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Posted on Sat, 17 Aug 2013
Question: Hello, I wanted to know if it would safe to take a famotidine pill than have a beer or two 6 hours later
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (2 hours later)
Hi,

The maximum effect of Famotidine is seen at one to three hours following its intake. Hence, it is better to take the medicine and have a beer or two at 3 hours after taking the medicine. The overall effect of a single dose of Famotidine lasts for about ten to twelve hours.

I hope this helps you. Take care!


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (31 minutes later)
Ok, thanks! So I should have no problem with any interactions or so?
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (1 hour later)
No,

It should be fine.

Wish you good health.

Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is It Safe To Take A Famotidine Pill Than Have Beer Without Any Side Effect?

Hi,

The maximum effect of Famotidine is seen at one to three hours following its intake. Hence, it is better to take the medicine and have a beer or two at 3 hours after taking the medicine. The overall effect of a single dose of Famotidine lasts for about ten to twelve hours.

I hope this helps you. Take care!