Axid AR Oral

In Depth

Before taking non-prescription nizatidine for self-treatment, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first if you have any of the following symptoms. These may be signs of a more serious condition. Consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you have:

difficulty/pain with swallowing food
persistent nausea/vomiting
vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds
bloody/black stools
persistent stomach pain
heartburn for more than 3 months
trouble breathing with heartburn
heartburn with lightheadedness/sweating/dizziness
chest/shoulder/jaw pain (especially with trouble breathing)
pain spreading to arms/neck/shoulders
unexplained weight loss

This drug may make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.

Do not use this medication to treat children younger than 12 unless directed by the doctor.

Kidney function declines as you grow older. This medication is removed by the kidneys. Therefore, the elderly may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug.

Nizatidine should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Very small amounts of nizatidine pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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