What is Famotidine?
CATEGORY: Over the Counter Drugs
TYPES:Generic: FamotidineBrand:
Famotidine is inhibits gastric secretions and is used as maintenance therapy and treatment of duodenal ulcer; treatment of gastroesophageal reflux, active benign gastric ulcer, and pathological hypersecretory conditions. OTC it is used for relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach.
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How do members experience Famotidine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid reflux | 129 | 42 | |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease | 103 | 65 | |
| Heartburn | 71 | 32 | |
| Chronic idiopathic hives | 38 | 2 | |
| Nausea | 14 | 10 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial overgrowth syndrome | 1 | |
| Blurry vision | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Drowsiness | 1 | |
| Feeling faint (presyncope) | 1 | |
| Headaches | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 127 |
Member evaluations
Lakotawoman
evaluated on Feb 02, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for acid reflux: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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Tina Terrell
evaluated on Jan 18, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for heartburn: Moderate
- Side effects: None
kljones
evaluated on Sep 13, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for heartburn: Major
- Side effects: None
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