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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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It works great when you have an attack I swear by it.
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my pediatrician dad hooked me up with this stuff because he takes it for his acid reflux...(gee, thanks dad for the chromosomes)
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Short-term relief.
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Actually taking Zantac but its not on your list. Has helped with the nausea and acid like stomach, but still have burping, some chest tightness and for the last 4 days lumpy feelings in throat.
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helps for a short time
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The pecide helps with the gas
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Allergist told me I could take with Zyrtec.
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Helps an acidic stomach, doesn't do anything for heartburn or acid reflux. Sometimes gives me a stomach ache.
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It relieved some of the symptons for a while
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I'm never sure when I take it that it will prevent an episode of reflux and gagging, but then again I don't know how many times it has prevented such an episode.
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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]
