FAQ What is famotidine? Famotidine is a histamine-2 blocker that works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces
Hiccups Coughing Chest pains These symptoms may mean you have acid reflux and heartburn, which can usually be relieved by antacids and no medical
Pepcid (famotidine) Zantac (ranitidine) Tagamet (cimetidine) Over the counter and prescription PPI medications include: Prilosec (omeprazole) Nexium
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This product is available in the following dosage forms: Tablet, Enteric Coated
Get emergency medical help if you have chest pain that spreads to your jaw or shoulder and you feel anxious or light-headed
stomach discomfort
Rarely, proton pump inhibitors (such as pantoprazole) have caused vitamin B-12 deficiency
Examples include cimetidine, famotidine and ranitidine
Famotidine oral tablet is used for short-term treatment of gastroesophageal Nonprescription
Take a break from certain foods
Below are common side effects by medication: Cimetidine: headache, diarrhea, and breast growth in men ( gynecomastia) Famotidine: constipation, headache, diarrhea, and dizziness
You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions
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32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 58% reported a negative effect
To help prevent stomach bleeding while on Plavix, many providers will recommend people also take a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)