Nizatidine (Axid)

• Nizatidine

Nizatidine is a medicine used to treat certain conditions related to the esophagus, stomach, or intestines. This eMedTV article describes the various forms of nizatidine that are available and explains how the drug works to reduce stomach acid.

• Side Effects of Nizatidine

Some of the most common side effects of nizatidine include headaches, pain, and diarrhea. This eMedTV segment lists other possible nizatidine side effects, including serious problems to report to your doctor and rare but possible side effects.

• What Is Nizatidine Used For?

What is nizatidine used for? As this eMedTV resource explains, prescription nizatidine is used for treating duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, and GERD. Over-the-counter nizatidine can be used to treat acid indigestion, sour stomach, and heartburn.

• Nizatidine Dosing

For adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the usual nizatidine dose is 150 mg twice daily. This eMedTV Web page also discusses nizatidine dosing for several other conditions (including heartburn and stomach ulcers).

• Drug Interactions With Nizatidine

Aspirin and atazanavir are among the medicines that may cause drug interactions with nizatidine. This eMedTV page describes how nizatidine drug interactions can make some drugs less effective or raise your risk of side effects, among other things.

• Precautions and Warnings With Nizatidine

People with kidney problems must take a lower nizatidine dose because the drug is cleared by the kidneys. This eMedTV page lists more precautions and warnings with nizatidine, including other existing conditions your doctor should know about.