Pepcid User Reviews & Ratings
Pepcid has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 10 reviews on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 30% reported a negative experience.
| Condition | Avg. Rating | Reviews | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERD | 4 reviews for GERD | 229 medications | |
| Duodenal Ulcer | 1 reviews for Duodenal Ulcer | 131 medications | |
| Peptic Ulcer | 1 reviews for Peptic Ulcer | 47 medications |
Reviews for Pepcid
- Duk...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- December 26, 2019
For GERD "I had been taking Ranitidine (300 mg twice a day), but after that was recalled, I tried Pepcid Complete. It seemed to work for a month or so, taking one in the morning and one in the evening. But then the acid reflux continued to be a problem, so I am here looking at other drug reviews. On the Pepcid website, it states: PEPCID® products are not indicated for the treatment of GERD. I am going to try my luck with Prilosec OTC, based on the reviews that I found on this site."
- Flo...
- April 15, 2020
For GERD "I got so stressed with this Covid stuff, and when very stressed, I succumb to overeating, eating and spitting. It went on for a week, and oh my gosh, after a week, the heartburn was crippling. One Pepcid pill quieted things down. It's been 1 hour, and all is still in there, thank goodness."
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- Jen...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 17, 2019
"I was put on Pepcid for mast cell activation syndrome, and it caused low mood, constipation, and heartburn, which I did not have before taking. I need the H2 for histamine blockage, Pepcid is not the one to help me."
- RRH...
- March 6, 2016
For GERD "Been on this medication for 15 days; noticed after 7 days a drop in sexual performance; after 14 days a complete inability to get an erection."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- okl...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 27, 2013
For GERD "I took Pepcid and Pepcid AC for years, but like all gas pills, one pill could make my stools solid 'constipation,' like for a couple of days."
- wis...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- March 6, 2015
For Urticaria "Combined with prednisone 20 mg twice daily, and Zyrtec, also with an Epsom salt bath with lye soap, it really does work, and quickly."
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- Anonymous
- April 22, 2010
"Don't take too much and don't smoke cigarettes while using, both will make you sick."
- bri...
- July 13, 2010
For Duodenal Ulcer "In my particular case, famotidine does not seem to relieve my symptoms on a consistent basis."
- Anonymous
- May 19, 2008
For Peptic Ulcer "Very good in milder cases."
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For Hiatal Hernia "Famotidine / Pepcid made matters much worse concerning my hiatal hernia. The first couple of weeks it seemed to help, after that, it was all downhill. Saw an immediate improvement once I went off it. I am now doing apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons with 3 drops of stevia in a glass of water with a squeeze of lemon. Feel so much better off Pepcid and Omeprazole. I also take 2 teaspoons of aloe vera juice for quick relief when needed. Neither can cause side effects if not overdone."