Famotidine for GERD User Reviews (Page 5)
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Reviews for Famotidine
- DJa...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 20, 2021
"Shortly after starting to take famotidine, I developed a cough and looked up side effects, and cough was a rare side effect, so I stopped taking it, and within a day, my cough began to go away."
- JRP...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 7, 2021
"Using 40 mg twice daily for severe GERD symptoms for over 18 months. Excellent drug with stellar symptom control without any side effects."
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- Can you take famotidine long term?
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- Anonymous
- November 30, 2011
"Works better than others for me. Also, no interaction with Tylenol."
- Tsl...
- July 27, 2021
"Once I started this medicine, I haven't had any more acid reflux."
- Pep...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 6, 2022
"Concerned about side effects of omeprazole long term, so switched to Pepcid AC 20 mg - 2x daily with good results."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 10, 2022
"I noticed after taking this that I feel like I can't swallow. I get heart palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath. I will not be taking this anymore."
- Pep...
- January 24, 2025
"Great for immediate relief of heartburn. Chewable. Do need water."
- goo...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 22, 2025
"Been on this medication for years and no problem or side effects. Has worked wonderfully for me."
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"Made me unwell at just 20 mg before bed - anxiety, raised BP, dizziness, migraine lasting days, near constant gas and gastrointestinal upset. If you take this, look out for unexplained migraines."