Pepcid Side Effects

Pepcid | famotidine side effects and adverse reactions include the following. This is not an exhaustive list. Ask your doctor about the risks involved with taking Pepcid |famotidine.

bruising
fast heartbeat
confusion
yellowing of the skin or eyes
nausea or vomiting
dry mouth
dizziness
fatigue

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Warnings & Recalls for Pepcid

Tell your doctor about the following before taking Pepcid | famotidine:

Kidney problems: Certain individuals with kidney disease have reported a QT prolongation, a dangerous change in heart rhythm.
Allergies to food or drugs, even over the counter medications
If you are pregnant, nursing, or are considering getting pregnant

Getting off of a stomach acid suppressing drug such as Pepcid may cause rebound syndrome, a disorder in which the stomach hypersecretes stomach acid. This rebound syndrome sometimes causes people to take these medications for years.

Pepcid Treatment and Use

Pepcid | famotidine is an H2 blocker medication produced by McNeil Pharmaceuticals Co., that is used to treat the following gastrointestinal disorders:

stomach ulcers
heartburn
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
peptic ulcer disease (PUD)

Pepcid | famotidine works by decreasing the amount of acid that is secreted by the stomach. It does this by blocking histamine from stimulating the cells in the stomach from producing acid. This aids in the healing of stomach ulcers and suppresses acid from travelling up the esophagus and causing the symptoms of heartburn.

Pepcid | famotidine side effects

Pepcid | famotidine side effects and adverse reactions include headache, diarrhea, constipation and irregular heartbeat. For a more complete list of the risks involved with taking this medication, see the “side effects” and “warnings” tabs above.

Pepcid | famotidine dosage

Your doctor will give you instructions regarding Pepcid | famotidine dosage. Be sure to follow these exactly. If you have any questions regarding Pepcid dosage, be sure to ask your healthcare provider.
Prescription strength famotidine is available as a coated tablet or a liquid (oral). These are taken one to four times daily at bedtime.
Over the counter versions are available as a tablet, chewable tablet, or oral capsule to be taken one to two times daily.

Other Names for Pepcid

Brand names:

Pepcid

Pepcid AC

Pepcid Complete

Generic:

famotidine

Pepcid Side Effects

Warnings & Recalls for Pepcid

Pepcid Treatment and Use

Other Names for Pepcid

Lawsuits & Legal Information for Pepcid