Famotidine for Peptic Ulcer User Reviews
Brand names: Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Heartburn Relief, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength, Zantac 360, Pepcid Oral Suspension, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength Tablets, Acid Reducer-Famotidine, Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets, Acid Reducer Original Strength, Acid Reducer Maximum Strength, Heartburn Relief Maximum Strength, Acid Controller Original Strength, Acid Controller Maximum Strength Acid Control …show all brand names
- Fam...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 15, 2022
"The side effects are worse than the pain. I was prescribed 20 mg famotidine twice a day. I experienced extreme anxiety, sleeplessness, increased heart rate, and sweats to the point of almost fainting within 2 days. I stopped taking it. It is just not worth adding all those symptoms on top of stomach pain. I can't believe with all the negative side effects it's on the market. I've never experienced such terrible side effects in my life."
- Mic...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 10, 2021
"My gastroenterologist put me on 40 mg, twice per day, for six weeks for my peptic ulcer. I tested negative for H. pylori. My PCP had me on Nexium, which I ended up being allergic to. Horrible headache, fatigue, hives, major bowel issues, and nausea. Famotidine has changed my life. After two doses, I felt better than I had in nearly one year. I had zero side effects, which made it easier for me to stay on the six-week plan. After my six weeks, I will remain on it as needed."
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- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 2, 2022
"Reading these reviews is almost hard to believe. Could famotidine really be that bad? I'm a doubter and a contrarian, so I figured I'd give it a shot. Wow. It really is that bad. My stomach problem only got worse. And the biggest concern were the mental changes it undoubtedly caused. I'm generally very positive and somewhat carefree, and that changed within three days of starting famotidine. I'm 54 years old and have never felt so down. Into the toilet the rest of the pills went, and I was back to normal the next day. Be very cautious with this drug."
- Its...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 20, 2021
"Started taking this for a month, 40 mg twice a day for gastritis. Noticed a lot of anxiety after taking it. Plus hallucinations, dizziness, feeling tired. Plus shoulder joints and back hurts. Had heart palpitations. Having hot flashes also. I've cut it down to when I need it. I pretty much feel back to normal again. Med works, just not worth the side effects. PPIs mess with your absorption of food. You don't get all your nutrients. I think it's messed up my gut. Diarrhea more than usual. Wish I never started it."
- Anonymous
- May 19, 2008
Famotidine "Very good in milder cases."
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"I have been through hell with this drug! After many years of taking this off and on, I finally realized that I was not crazy and was having side effects from this drug. I had gone to a psychiatrist and prescribed anti-anxiety meds, antidepressants, and eventually antipsychotics. I finally realized that it was only when I took this 'benign' drug. I had horrible anxiety and woke up constantly panicked. My resting heart rate increased by 30 beats per minute. If I got stressed or something startled me, my heart would pound with such force that I thought I would have a heart attack. I constantly felt like something was horribly wrong. I guess they call it the 'feeling of impending doom.' I would become so depressed that I just didn't see any reason to exist. And don't get me started on how terrible it was to be on the psych med roller coaster. I also had a difficult time digesting anything and a constant pit in my stomach and chest. It is a terrible drug! I take no meds now!"