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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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i use generic,
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I took it one day and it didn't work. About three days later I took it and my feeling of anxiety and depression and horrible pinching feeling in my stomach were gone..for an hour.
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Tried this a while back and it worked for a few months
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increased to 40 and helped awhile, but now have knives stabbing again
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Only helps sometimes
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Helped somewhat, but really was the least effective one I've tried
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sometimes it works for my son
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At first it helped, but now I still have pains or discomfort.
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Works a little bit, but not enough to stay on it.
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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]
