Pepcid and Carbon dioxide decreased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Carbon dioxide decreased is reported as a side effect among people who take Pepcid (famotidine), especially for people who are female, 0-1 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Tylenol, and have Dry skin.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Carbon dioxide decreased when taking Pepcid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 54,527 people who have side effects when taking Pepcid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Pepcid?

Pepcid has active ingredients of famotidine. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 55,774 Pepcid users. Check the latest studies of Pepcid.

What is Carbon dioxide decreased?

Carbon dioxide decreased is found to be associated with 302 drugs and 438 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Carbon dioxide decreased.

On Jul, 13, 2026

54,527 people reported to have side effects when taking Pepcid.
Among them, 41 people (0.08%) have Carbon dioxide decreased.

Could Pepcid cause Carbon dioxide decreased?

Among these 41 people:

How long have people been on Pepcid when they have Carbon dioxide decreased? *

What is the gender of people who have Carbon dioxide decreased when taking Pepcid? *

female: 76.32 %
male: 23.68 %

What is the age of people who have Carbon dioxide decreased when taking Pepcid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Pepcid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Carbon dioxide decreased? *

Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 23 people, 56.10%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 20 people, 48.78%
Blood Chloride Increased: 20 people, 48.78%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 19 people, 46.34%
Blood Calcium Decreased: 18 people, 43.90%
Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 18 people, 43.90%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 18 people, 43.90%
Blood Albumin Decreased: 18 people, 43.90%
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 17 people, 41.46%
Blood Glucose Increased: 16 people, 39.02%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Constipation: 12 people, 29.27%
Fatty Acid Deficiency: 12 people, 29.27%
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (wasting of spinal muscles): 12 people, 29.27%
Dry Skin: 12 people, 29.27%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 8 people, 19.51%
Fluid Overload (too much fluid in the blood): 8 people, 19.51%
Pain: 7 people, 17.07%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 5 people, 12.20%
Migraine (headache): 5 people, 12.20%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 5 people, 12.20%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on famotidine (the active ingredients of Pepcid) and Pepcid (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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