User Reviews for famotidine oral

Took this before bedtime as I suffer from GERD. The two times I tried this, I woke up with the worst heartburn that wouldn't go away, even with TUMS or Alka Seltzer. I also suffered sore gums, nightmares, and headache. Definitely not working for me and I'll try something else.

It is better than nothing.

I used to take Zantac. Of course. That was a great drug, actually. Really effective. But unfortunately as you all know it was shown to be cancer causing (possibly). But it worked well. So now I use Famotidine. Everything about this drug is supposed to be better, 20 times stronger etc. But I don't know if it's working too well. With Ranitidine (Zantac), it was immediate, and I felt very relieved, totally relaxed, and felt great with it, even. With Famotidine, I am not sure if it's actually doing anything other than cut off the acid. I don't feel the acid, sure, but I don't have the overall better feeling as I did with Ranitidine. I know that sounds strange, but you know you just get that overall feeling of well being with certain things, and that's what I don't get with Famotidine. Read More Read Less

First time in my life I needed this medication Works like magic. Within 30 minutes all gas and pressure disappears. usually once a day is enough.

I've been taking this medication for 3 days now for my Gurd. I was taking pantopazole and it also works well but my doctor wanted me to ween off of it because of side effects. First thing I noticed is the diarrhea !! I sure hope it goes away soon or I will have to look for another drug !! :(

I have suffered from heartburn for my whole life. Tried everything, tums, rolaids, etc. My son in law told me about famotidine. I have honestly never suffered from heartburn again. Highly recommended.

If my stomach is sour or I am going to eat something that may give me heartburn I take 20 mg and all is good. For quick fix tums or rolaids are fine but when you know your body you know when you need something stronger and that is when famotidine comes into play.

Famotidine works for me. It controls my heartburn within 1 hour of taking it. I have no side effects from it that I am aware of. I buy the generic brand at the big discount mart.

I have been on this for several months. I am hoping it comes in a lower dose, or the doctor will make it a once-a-day treatment since it causes some unpleasant diarrhea with the 2nd dose. The only other side effect is dry skin (and that is normal for me -- medication worsened it). Otherwise, it has healed the esophagus, and I'm happy with the drug.

It has not stopped my stomach pain, and has given me outrageous diarrhea.

doesn't work for me

It works.

Great drug. Eliminated stomach gurgling due to the secession acid. Eliminated bad breath due to the xcessive acid. Once under control, dosages can be decreased to half with same time effectiveness.

My doctor prescribed this after I had been taking Nexium for years I believe because of potential bone loss issues with Nexium? During the two weeks I took this drug, I experienced such bad acid reflux I couldn't sleep.I was chewing Tums, taking Alka Seltzer..just awful. As soon as I went back on Nexium, I felt good again.

It works well

I'm a happy camper!!! Suffered for months until my doctor put me on this. Within two days my pain had gone away.

long term use for reflux disease ulternative with omiperazole

this medication has worked wonderfully for me

I have suffered from indigestion for years with lots of gas and burping. Even if I don't take as prescribed (40mg twice/day), it works very well. I may forget a dose and end up taking only one/day which still helps alot.

take 2x day