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What is Famotidine
FamotidineThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryFamotidine is a medication used to reduce the production of stomach acid. It is typically used to treat gastrointestinal conditions caused by excess stomach acid, such as gastric ulcers and GERD. It is more potent than other H2 receptor antagonists, meaning it is more effective at reducing stomach acid. It is available in oral and intravenous forms, with the latter being used in hospital settings.
Pepcidis the brand name
Famotidine Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Pepcid
Famotidine
1986
623
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Famotidine, also called Pepcid, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses which include Heartburn and Heartburn .Heartburn
Heartburn
Effectiveness
How Famotidine Affects PatientsFamotidine helps reduce the amount of acid in your stomach, as well as the amount of pepsin and gastric secretions. It works quickly, usually within one hour, and lasts for up to 12 hours. The more of this drug you take, the longer it will last and the more it will reduce acid production.
How Famotidine works in the bodyHistamine is a hormone that causes the stomach to produce acid. It is released by cells in the stomach and also stimulated by acetylcholine and gastrin, a peptide hormone. When gastrin binds to certain receptors, it triggers the release of histamine, which then binds to other receptors on the stomach and signals it to make more acid. Famotidine works by blocking the effects of histamine, which prevents the stomach from making too much acid. This can help to treat conditions like ulcers, which are caused by too much acid in the stomach.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Famotidine is reliant upon the distinguished condition, including Heartburn, Heartburn and Pathological Conditions, Anatomical. The measurement of dosage can be seen in the table beneath, contingent upon the technique of delivery (e.g. Tablet, film coated - Oral or Oral).Condition
Dosage
Administration
Erosive Esophagitis
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Heartburn
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Gastric ulcer
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Pain
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Heartburn
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Critical Illness
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Muscle Spasms
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Osteoarthritis (OA)
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Chronic Back Pain
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
prophylaxis of Stress Ulcers
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Stress Ulcers
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Duodenal Ulcer
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
gastrointestinal ulceration
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Collagen Diseases
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Heartburn
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
weight 40 kg or more
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Curling Ulcer
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Indigestion
, 10.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg, 40.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg, 40.0 mg/mL, 26.6 mg
, Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, For suspension, For suspension - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Solution, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Injection, solution, concentrate, Injection, solution, concentrate - Intravenous
Warnings
Famotidine ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Common Famotidine Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The excretion of Abemaciclib can be decreased when combined with Famotidine.
Acenocoumarol
Major
The metabolism of Acenocoumarol can be decreased when combined with Famotidine.
Aminophylline
Major
The metabolism of Aminophylline can be decreased when combined with Famotidine.
Anagrelide
Major
The metabolism of Anagrelide can be decreased when combined with Famotidine.
Atazanavir
Major
Famotidine can cause a decrease in the absorption of Atazanavir resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.
Famotidine Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe most toxic dose of Famotidine for rats when taken orally is 4049 mg/kg, and 4686 mg/kg for mice. When taking it subcutaneously, the most toxic dose for rats and mice is 800 mg/kg. The lowest reported toxic dose for humans is 4 mg/kg. Symptoms of Famotidine overdose are similar to the side effects of taking recommended doses, and should be treated with supportive and symptomatic care. Unabsorbed drug should be removed from the gastrointestinal tract, and the patient should be monitored carefully. Hemodialysis can be used to remove the drug from the body, although there
Famotidine Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Famotidine?
45 ongoing investigations are analyzing the potential of Famotidine to alleviate Collagen Diseases, Gastric Acid Dyspepsia and Muscle Spasms.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
0 Actively Recruiting
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Stress Ulcers
0 Actively Recruiting
Heartburn
2 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable
Indigestion
13 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 4
Curling Ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
Gastritis
4 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3
Postoperative Pain
21 Actively Recruiting
Phase 4, Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Early Phase 1, Phase 2
Critical Illness
0 Actively Recruiting
Duodenal Ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
Gastric ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
Heartburn
0 Actively Recruiting
Chronic Back Pain
2 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Collagen Diseases
0 Actively Recruiting
Muscle Spasms
0 Actively Recruiting
Erosive Esophagitis
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3
weight 40 kg or more
0 Actively Recruiting
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
0 Actively Recruiting
Osteoarthritis (OA)
0 Actively Recruiting
prophylaxis of Stress Ulcers
0 Actively Recruiting
Famotidine Reviews: What are patients saying about Famotidine?
5Patient Review
3/11/2016 This drug was really great in getting rid of stomach gurgling and bad breath. Once things were under control, I found that I could reduce the dosage without losing any effectiveness.
5Patient Review
10/14/2017 Famotidine is great for when you know you're going to need something stronger than Tums or Rolaids.
5Patient Review
4/21/2018 Famotidine has been a total life-saver for me. I had given up hope that there was anything that could help my chronic heartburn, but this medication finally did the trick.
5Patient Review
3/28/2020 I'd never needed this medication before, but I'm so glad it exists! It works great. Within half an hour, all the gas and pressure was gone.
5Patient Review
8/5/2021 I was pregnant with twins and this treatment really helped me with my heartburn.
4.3Patient Review
3/13/2017 I've been taking this medication for a few months now. I would prefer if it came in a lower dose or if I could take it just once a day because the current dosing schedule gives me pretty bad diarrhea. The dry skin is also unpleasant, but that's to be expected with this kind of medication. All things considered though, it has effectively healed my esophagus and I'm generally happy with it.
4.3Patient Review
9/10/2017 Famotidine is great for me. I notice a difference within an hour, and it's affordable too, which is awesome.
4.3Patient Review
5/19/2022 I've always had relatively minor but frequent heartburn. Earlier this year I had three incidents where I belched up stomach contents. 20mg famotidine once a day has been great for that. No heartburn unless I eat something acidic late in the day. And in those cases it's mild. Downside seems to be excess gas and diarrhea that I hope eventually stops; however, this is still an improvement compared to my previous condition.
4.3Patient Review
5/17/2016 This treatment is effective.
3.7Patient Review
7/6/2018 I've been taking this medication for three days now to help with my Gurd. I was taking pantopazole, which also worked well, but my doctor wanted me to wean off of it because of the side effects. The first thing I noticed is the diarrhea! I hope it goes away soon or else I'll have to find another drug that works.
3.7Patient Review
12/24/2020 While it's not perfect, this treatment is still better than nothing.
2.7Patient Review
12/2/2016 I didn't see any benefits from this
2.3Patient Review
7/21/2022 While this medicine did alleviate my heartburn, it came with a host of other problems like muscle aches, diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue. I initially thought I had contracted a virus but after doing some research realized that these were all common side effects of the medication.
2Patient Review
11/21/2021 Unfortunately, this did not work for my acid reflux.
1.7Patient Review
2/14/2017 Unfortunately, this medication didn't do anything to stop my stomach pain. If anything, it made it worse by giving me diarrhea.
1.3Patient Review
7/1/2021 I had terrible experiences with this treatment and would not recommend it to anyone. Woke me up in the middle of the night with heartburn that no amount of Tums or Alka Seltzer could touch. Also suffered from sore gums, nightmares, and headaches.
1.3Patient Review
7/7/2022 Does anyone have any suggestions for treating esophagitis? The burning and shortness of breath is becoming unbearable and I want to get back to living a normal life.
1Patient Review
9/13/2022 Unfortunately, this medication caused me a lot of pain and discomfort in my stomach area. It made me very sick and I would not recommend it to others.
1Patient Review
8/2/2021 If you have IBS, avoid this drug at all cost! It made my symptoms so much worse and was honestly just terrible.
Patient Q&A Section about famotidine
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Are there any side effects to taking famotidine?
"The side effects of Famotidine can include confusion, hallucinations, agitation, lack of energy, a seizure, fast or pounding heartbeats, sudden dizziness, unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness."
Answered by AI
Why is famotidine taken off the market?
"The FDA has determined that the drug PEPCID (famotidine) was not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness."
Answered by AI
What is a famotidine used for?
"Paraphrasing:
Famotidine is a medication used to treat stomach ulcers, heartburn, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is a condition in which acid from the stomach rises into the esophagus, causing irritation."
Answered by AI
Is it OK to take famotidine every day?
"Do not take more than the recommended dosage of over-the-counter famotidine. Do not take it for longer than the recommended time period unless your doctor tells you that it is okay."
Answered by AI