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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
Working / Worked
Works on and off. At least it's pretty cheap. I take it once or twice a day.
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works good for me. Take 40mg twice a day.
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HELPING BUT NOT GONE
Working / Worked
Used because I have a history of ulcers and to prevent irritation from other drugs.
Working / Worked
releaves heartburn and acid reflux, I have been taking this for almost a month and have had heartburn only twice!
Working / Worked
Pepcid 10mg helps on the spot.
Working / Worked
Seems to be helping. I am taking it in the meantime while I wait for my GI doctor's appt.
Working / Worked
did not work at all!
Working / Worked
but, not helping now
Working / Worked
I ALSO USE THIS AS WELL 4 HEARTBURN.
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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]
