Famotidine for GERD User Reviews (Page 5)
Brand names: Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Zantac 360, Heartburn Relief, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength, Pepcid Oral Suspension, Acid Reducer-Famotidine, Acid Reducer Maximum Strength, Heartburn Relief Maximum Strength, Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength Tablets, Acid Reducer Original Strength, Acid Controller Original Strength, Acid Controller Maximum Strength Acid Control …show all brand names
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."
Frequently asked questions
- Can you take famotidine long term?
- Is famotidine safer than omeprazole for heartburn?
- Can I take omeprazole in the morning and famotidine at night?
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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."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- 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."