Pepcid vs. Nexium

Are Pepcid and Nexium the Same Thing?

Pepcid(famotidine) andNexium(esomeprazole magnesium) are used to treat and prevent recurrence of stomach andduodenalulcers. Pepcid is also useful in managingheartburn,gastroesophageal refluxdisease (GERD), andZollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Pepcid and Nexium belong to different drug classes. Pepcid is an H2-blocker and Nexium is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI).

Pepcid and Nexium are available over-the-counter (OTC) and ingenericform.

What Are Possible Side Effects of Pepcid?

Common side effects of Pepcid include:

  • constipation,
  • diarrhea,
  • fatigue,
  • dizziness,
  • weakness,
  • mood changes,
  • headache,
  • insomnia,
  • muscle pain or cramps,
  • joint pain,
  • dry mouth,
  • nausea, or
  • vomiting.

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Common side effects of Nexium include:

  • diarrhea,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • stomach pain,
  • gas,
  • constipation,
  • headaches,
  • drowsiness,
  • dry mouth,
  • rash,
  • dizziness, and
  • nervousness.

What is Pepcid?

Pepcid (famotidine) is an H2-blocker used to treat and prevent recurrence of stomach and duodenal ulcers. Pepcid is also useful in managing heartburn,gastroesophagealrefluxdisease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Pepcid is available as ageneric drug.

What is Nexium?

Nexium (esomeprazolemagnesium) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that blocks acid production in the stomach and is used to treat stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

What Drugs Interact With Pepcid?

Pepcid may interact with atazanavir, itraconazole,ketoconazole, oraspirinor otherNSAIDs(nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

What Drugs Interact With Nexium?

Drug interactions includeValium(diazepam),Nizoral(ketoconazole),Lanoxin(digoxin),Invirase(saquinavir),Viracept(nelfinavir),Reyataz(atazanavir),Plavix(clopidogrel), andPletal(cilostazol). Nexium should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

How Should Pepcid Be Taken?

Pepcid (famotidine) dosage depends on the condition being treated.

How Should Nexium Be Taken?

Nexium dosage depends on the condition being treated.

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References
SOURCE:
McNeil Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co. Pepcid Consumer Information.
www.pepcid.com
Pfizer. Nexium Consumer Product Information.
https://www.nexium24hr.com/us/purple-pill?

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