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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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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.
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Reviewer: itching like crazy, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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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,
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have never had heartburn, acid reflux, before.. this is what I was prescribed.. Within three weeks, I hurt WAY MORE... then I did before I started taking this drug
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Reviewer: jackjunemcewen@aol.com, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I wonder if dry cough, esp. at night, may be a side effect of this drug.
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