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    Condition: Heartburn
    4/25/2012 5:19:27 PM

    Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    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.

    Condition: Heartburn
    7/10/2010 12:18:54 PM

    Reviewer: itching like crazy, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    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, ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Heartburn
    6/15/2010 5:50:44 AM

    Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    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

    Condition: Heartburn
    6/11/2010 12:35:55 AM

    Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:

    Condition: Heartburn
    8/7/2009 10:41:33 AM

    Reviewer: jackjunemcewen@aol.com, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I wonder if dry cough, esp. at night, may be a side effect of this drug.

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