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(also known as Famotidine)
Histamine H2-receptor antagonists, also known as H2-blockers, are used to treat duodenal ulcers and prevent their return. They are also used to treat gastric ulcers and for some conditions, such as Zollinger-Ellison disease, in which the stomach produces too much acid. In over-the-counter (OTC) strengths, these medi... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| GERD & Heartburn | 162 |
64% |
| Peptic Ulcers | 23 |
43% |
| Depression | 2 |
100% |
| Fibromyalgia | 2 |
100% |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 64% (201
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Pepcid Reviews
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Fortunately I dont need very often.
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Works better than nothing.
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PEPCID HAS NOT WORKED YET. I NEED HELP.
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Helps with GERD and IBS
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no burping
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I take if I need something extra and my symptoms get worse.
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Its a godsend. Really it is. No Side Effects I take 20mgs twice a day when needed and it relieves the pain of indigestion and chest pain.
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sorta works
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this works best when i am at the hospital with flares
Working / Worked
I used this over the counter before I was prescribed meds and it worked good !
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Famotidine - Pepcid
Vomiting and nausea are infrequent side effects, which you could probably say about any drug. The common side effects don't include those symptoms, an... [More] -
Famotidine - Pepcid
I checked out the known side effects with this stuff and vomiting was not mentioned at all. Hmmm, maybe something else causing the problem?? Craig [More] -
Famotidine - Pepcid
Yes, I was prescribed Pepcid long ago before it became an over the counter medication here in the States. I had ulcers and gastric reflux disease (s... [More] -
Famotidine - Pepcid
Hi ,I used this type of medication for about a month without any problems or side effects, It only used for a short period to help reduce gastric aci... [More] -
Famotidine - Pepcid
My husband Jim's doctor prescribed Famotidine(Pepcid) for heartburn, does anyone else take this? Now he's unable to keep food down. [More]
