I was diagnoses with an hiatal hernia which causes occasional heartburn especially lying down. I did not want to continue on the various 24hr acid reducer perscriptions because of side effects etc. I felt that I just needed to protect my esophagus from acid damage at night. I am happy to say that after 10 years of nightly use and a follow up endoscopy, my esophagus is VERY healthy!
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This medication worked, but the skin problems developed were horrible. A rash on the thighs, back and chest and leg swelling twice the normal size. The skin is black and pebbly, and I had to be put on antibiotics to get rid of the secondary infection. Not a safe product as far as I am concerned.
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Granny | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/11/2010
Condition: Indigestion
Overall rating 5.0
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First off my granddaughter was told by her kidney doctor to take Pepcid.It worked for her so I was using Rolida"s and still having trouble.Started using Pepcid and it works right off.
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lee | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/27/2010
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 5.0
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I was diagnoses with an hiatal hernia which causes occasional heartburn especially lying down. I did not want to continue on the various 24hr acid reducer perscriptions because of side effects etc. I felt that I just needed to protect my esophagus from acid damage at night. I am happy to say that after 10 years of nightly use and a follow up endoscopy, my esophagus is VERY healthy!
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vineseeker | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/12/2009
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 2.7
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Have been dealing with acid reflux for over a year, longer but not consistent like now. Tried Prilosec, Nexium, Zantac, digestive enzymes, alkaline diet, alkaline water, Aciphex, Tums, etc. What I did not like about Pepcid was that after a couple of months I developed breathing problems and heart palpitations. These symptoms required that I sleep sitting up along with the return of acid reflux. I refused to increase the dosage from 10 mg to 20 mg. As I would be dozing off each evening I would suddenly awaken by what felt like I stopped breathing and my heart stopped beating. It became very scary. Two days ago I decided to stop the Pepcid altogether and the breathing has become less laborious. Last night I only awoke to one episode of sudden (seemingly) heart failure. However, I do experience the acidic stomach and will try Prevacid next. Some of the reviews on it are somewhat promising. The Prilosec made me jittery and dizzy. As did most of the PPI's. Here's hoping the Prevacid, although a PPI, will be different. Read More Read Less
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Aletheia | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/29/2009
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 4.0
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I ended up taking this drug the last month of pregnancy because my heartburn was so bad I could not sleep. It worked. however after having my baby (this is my 4th) my heartburn usually goes away. I stopped taking the medicine but the heartburn gradually increased I think it lowered the acid in my stomach and made things worse I looked and looked for alternatives after reading the side effects of the medicine and found a cancer blog all of them were talking about how the chemotherapy gave them terrible heartburn and the medicines side effects. They said to try Apple cider vinegar organic and raw I tried it (3 teaspoons in water and honey 3 times a day) and it worked no joke it was amazing this is the first time I can say that a homeopathic medicine worked It has made me feel great. I hate hate hate heartburn. Read More Read Less
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toner man | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/10/2009
Condition: Stomach Ulcer
Overall rating 5.0
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i hav been dealimg with gerd for years and it seemed that all the medications i would try it gave me a alergic reaction but this product finally worked thank you pepcid
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sunshine | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/27/2009
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 4.7
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Tried Prilosec first however it gave me terrible headaches. Went to generic Pepcid and after about 2 or 3 weeks noticed significant improvement. Now I take it to keep the symptoms at bay. I take 10MG two times a day.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/27/2009
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 3.0
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Have been taking famotidine 40mg for several months, usually 1 tab in the morning, sometimes take another tab before bedtime depending on what I had for dinner
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Rosie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/4/2008
Condition: Treatment to Prevent Heartburn
Overall rating 4.0
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While I still experience some GERD, it is not as severe.
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netty | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/16/2008
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 1.0
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it has not work for me It gave me heart palpatitions
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anne | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/18/2008
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 4.0
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Seems to work, but after 60 days I really am noticing a terrible smell to my urine and now my breath! Do not know if that's normal or not. Otherwise, feeling better, no gastric spasms since two weeks into therapy.
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pgcbomar | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/10/2007
Condition: Inflammation of Esophagus from Backflow of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 5.0
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lugstad | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/6/2007
Condition: Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion
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