Axid is a drug commonly used to treat duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, and GERD. This page on the eMedTV Web site provides a detailed overview of Axid (which is available both by prescription and over-the-counter) and links to more information.
Common side effects of Axid may include dizziness, headaches, and sore throat. This eMedTV Web page also lists rare side effects (such as anemia) and serious reactions you should to report to your doctor, like symptoms of liver problems or hepatitis.
Sexual side effects with Axid can potentially include impotence and a decreased sex drive. This section of the eMedTV library provides information about how often these Axid sexual side effects may occur.
Axid is used for treating gastric ulcers, duodenal ulcers, and GERD. As this eMedTV segment explains, over-the-counter Axid is also used to treat heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach. This article also lists some off-label Axid uses.
Most people start with an Axid dosage of 150 mg twice daily for the treatment of GERD. This section of the eMedTV library also offers Axid dosing suggestions for the treatment of ulcers, heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach.
When medicines such as aspirin or atazanavir are taken with Axid, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV segment lists other medications that may lead to drug interactions with Axid and explains the possible consequences.
You shouldn't take Axid if you are allergic to any of the components used to make it. This eMedTV Web page offers other Axid warnings and precautions, including what to tell your doctor before taking Axid and people who shouldn't take the drug at all.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Axid and pregnancy have not been tested together in humans, so the drug's full effects on an unborn child are unknown. A pregnant woman may take Axid if its benefits outweigh the risks to her unborn child.
Watery eyes and diarrhea are among the symptoms of an Axid overdose. This page on the eMedTV site also lists possible treatment options for an overdose on Axid, such as pumping the stomach, administering certain drugs, and supportive care.
This eMedTV Web page explains that while generic prescription Axid is currently available in a tablet form, there are no generic versions of Axid AR tablets or Axid Oral Solution. This page also lists companies that make generic Axid.
Doctors often advise their patients that it is okay to breastfeed while taking Axid. This eMedTV segment explores Axid and breastfeeding, noting in particular some situations in which a doctor may prescribe Axid to a woman who is breastfeeding.
Axid alternatives may include other drugs, surgery, or lifestyle changes. This eMedTV page further describes these alternatives to Axid, noting in particular some other drugs used to treat conditions related to the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
