I had a lot of stomach pain and heartburn. My stomach hurt most of the time. Started taking famotidine as proscribed by my doctor. Also had IBS symptoms. This medicine has done wonders for my stomach and IBS. Very pleased with the results.
Most voted negative review
6 People found this comment helpful
This medication has been very effective for indigestion and heartburn. However, it was prescribed for hives/itching which I have had for 5 months. The hives have been much worse since taking this medicine. The doctor prescribed 40 mg twice a day, and I noticed my hives/itching got worse. so it has been good for my stomach, bad for my allergies and hives. I think it has reduced the acid so much,...
Hayley | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/30/2024
Condition: Increased Stomach Acid from Systemic Mastocytosis
Overall rating 3.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
I've been put on this drug Famotidine for acid reflux, im on 40mg nightly before I go to bed, I've only been on them a week, I have moments were I feel bit better but it hasn't stopped the reflux coming back, not sure if it's still just early days and I'm just impatient, I've had no side effects apart from wind and slight stomach pain at the start but nothing major.
1
Report this post
Vfiore | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/24/2024
Condition: Increased Stomach Acid from Systemic Mastocytosis
Overall rating 3.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
My bladder has turned nocturnal with this med. I take water pills for another condition and go all day. this med has dried that well up and I go all night now.
1
Report this post
Khan | 19-24 | Male | Patient
1/16/2024
Condition: Indigestion
Overall rating 4.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
It has helped me in digestion.
Report this post
Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
12/17/2023
Condition: Inflammation of Esophagus from Backflow of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 4.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
I take 1 at bedtime, and 1 Omeprazole in the morning..... Almost 2 weeks now.... Have seen some improvement in the acid backing up.... Esophagus still hurts, but not as bad as before ... Constipation has started... Don't know which one is causing it..
1
Report this post
Jack | 13-18 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/3/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
While many have talked about their experience with anxiety and sleeplessness on famotidine, I've had an unusual experience with a lot of calming sensations and ease sleeping when taking right before bed; honestly, just a sense of wellbeing. This is on 40mg by the by, so more than what most would consider a normal dose. It worked like a dream for my heartburn, but I was caught off guard by the side effects. Obviously everyone has a different experience and different brains, so just be careful and make sure to keep your eye on those symptoms and side effects. Famotidine has some affinity for serotonin and cholinergic receptors, and when that's considered in addition to the many waterfall signaling pathways that the H2 receptor itself is responsible for in the brain, it would be good practice to be cautious to the psychoactive affects at higher doses.Read More Read Less
1
Report this post
Motneeg | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/3/2023
Condition: Inflammation of the Esophagus with Erosion
Overall rating 4.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
This medicine keeps me up all night .. all I do is toss and turn. I have also had pounding of the heart (anxiety) but I'm use to it as I deal with it daily and a little diarrhea which I don't mind lol & night sweats. It ain't all that bad to the point I can't continue with my day :) good luck
1
Report this post
TSimon | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/28/2023
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 2.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Started taking this poison about a month ago on and off to help with acid reflux. I started having insomnia, headaches and numbness in my extremities. About two weeks in horrible anxiety, panic attacks, upset stomach, ringing in ears. Then about a week ago I took two in one day due to horrible stomach cramping. My life went to complete hell. That night the burning in my face and arms and legs started along with the worst anxiety and panic attacks I have ever had. I have not been able to get a full nights sleep in over a week. Every symptom imaginable. I have been to the ER 3 times. Heart racing, blood pressure extremely high. I truly think that I am going to die. This poison should never be on the market. I am waiting for the symptoms to dissipate. Read More Read Less
1
Report this post
Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/7/2023
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 2.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
This medication is dangerous. It does help with acid reflux but after 6 days of taking 20 mg 2x a day, it gave me mood swings, high anxiety, difficulty sleeping, feeling like I'm experiencing tremors on the inside, lightheaded, and pounding and racing heart beats. I went to 2 different ERs and all cardiac tests and blood work looked great. I will NEVER take this again. It's been almost 2 weeks and the symptoms are going away but I'm still not sleeping throughout the night and the tremors are sporadic. Please be careful if you are prescribed this med. It should be removed from the market. I will be reporting this to the FDA. Read More Read Less
1
Report this post
Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/9/2023
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 1.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
I take the chewable tabs which contains aspartame which caused headaches within the 30 minutes then constipation that's lasting almost a month !
1
Report this post
Barry Lawrence | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/25/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
My ear, nose and throat Dr. recommended that I take this drug for severe phlegm production. He asked me if I had indigestion and I said no. Apparently that can have silent symptoms and one of the symptoms is excess phlegm production. I was skeptical but was desperate and started taking it. Within a week my symptoms were 90 percent better and after a month my symptoms are 100 percent gone!
1
Report this post
Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/11/2023
Condition: Inflammation of Esophagus from Backflow of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 5.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
I needed the 20 mg and that seems to work best before dinner, and I take a 10 mg in the morning. Hoping to get back on track with diet and eliminating foods that trigger my heartburn/reflux
1
Report this post
Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/13/2022
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 1.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Since I had started taken this medication, I've had extreme stomach pain that I can't even hardly move. This medication made me very sick.
1
Report this post
Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/21/2022
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 2.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
This medicine has fixed the heartburn issue but its been replaced with muscle aches, diarrhea, nausea and a general feeling of being unwell. Also feeling tired from the muscle aches as i've not been sleeping well. At first I though I had a virus but have now been able to tie this back to happening everytime I use this medicine.
1
Report this post
Pietro | 13-18 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/7/2022
Condition: Inflammation of Esophagus from Backflow of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 1.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Please does anyone have a remedy for esophagitis? I want to go back to living normal I can't stand the burning in my chest and shortness of breath anymore
1
Report this post
NGS | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/19/2022
Condition: Treatment to Prevent Heartburn
Overall rating 4.3
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
I've always had relatively minor but frequent heartburn. Earlier this year I had three incidents where I belched up stomach contents. 20mg famotidine once a day has been great for that. No heartburn unless I eat something acidic late in the day. And in those cases it's mild. Downside seems to be excess gas and diarrhea that I hope eventually stops.
1
Report this post
Jim | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/21/2021
Condition: Inflammation of Esophagus from Backflow of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 2.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
It does not work, for acid reflux.
1
Report this post
missy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/5/2021
Condition: Excessive Production of Stomach Acid
Overall rating 5.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
iam having twins and this really helped with heartburn for sure
2
Report this post
Soreinnards | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/2/2021
Condition: Stomach Ulcer
Overall rating 1.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Terrible drug if you also have IBS. I experienced cramps and diarrhea that were awful. Made my IBS much worse and didn't help the ulcer issue either.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT USER-GENERATED CONTENT ON WEBMD
The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions.