Famotidine for GERD User Reviews (Page 5)
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Famotidine has an average rating of 3.6 out of 10 from a total of 100 reviews for the treatment of GERD. 24% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 68% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Famotidine
- Anonymous
- November 30, 2011
"Works better than others for me. Also, no interaction with Tylenol."
- JRP
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 7, 2021
"Using 40mg twice daily for severe GERD symptoms for over 18 months. Excellent drug with stellar symptom control without any side-effects."
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- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 6, 2022
"Concerned about side effects of Omeprozole long term so switched to Pepcid AC 20mg - 2X daily with good results."
- Tslade
- July 27, 2021
"Once I started this medicine I haven't had anymore acid reflux"
- 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 palpitation, dizziness and shortness of breath. I will not be taking this anymore."
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"Made me unwell at just 20mg before bed - anxiety, raised bp, dizziness, migraine lasting days, near constant gas and gastrointestinal upset. If you take this look out for unexplained migraines."