Famotidine for GERD User Reviews (Page 5)
Brand names: Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Zantac 360, Heartburn Relief, Pepcid Oral Suspension, Acid Reducer-Famotidine, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength, Pepcid AC Chewable Tablets, Pepcid AC Maximum Strength Tablets, Acid Reducer Original Strength, Acid Control, Acid Reducer Maximum Strength, Heartburn Relief Maximum Strength, Acid Controller Original Strength Acid Controller Maximum Strength …show all brand names
Famotidine has an average rating of 3.6 out of 10 from a total of 99 reviews for the treatment of GERD. 24% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 68% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Famotidine
- 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."
- 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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- 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"
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"Works better than others for me. Also, no interaction with Tylenol."