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From Wikipedia: Famotidine is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production. It is commonly marketed by J&J/Merck under the trade names Pepcidine and Pepcid. read more...

Fast Facts:

• --Famotidine is used to treat stomach and intestinal ulcers. It may also be used to control acid reflux.
• --Common side effects may include headache, diarrhea, constipation, and dizziness.
• --Famotidine comes in over the counter strengths as well as prescription strength.

5 Great Resources on Famotidine

• Wikipedia: Famotidine
• PepcidAC: Official Site
• MedicineNet: Famotidine
• MedlinePlus: Famotidine
• RXList: Pepcid

5 Latest Headlines on Famotidine

• More Famotidine News from Topix

What is Famotidine?

• Pepcid: What is Pepcid?
• About.com: Pepcid
• RevolutionHealth: What is Pepcid (Famotidine)?
• WrongDiagnosis: Famotidine

What Are The Uses for Famotidine?

• HealthCentral: Pepcid Uses and How to Use
• eMedTV: What Is Famotidine Used For?
• RXList: Pepcid Indications
• WebMD: Pepcid Uses

What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Famotidine?

• MedlinePlus: Famotidine Side Effects
• MedicineNet: Famotidine Drug Interactions
• eMedTV: Precautions and Warnings With Famotidine

What are the Alternatives to Famotidine?

• Ranitidine (Zantac)
• Cimetidine (Tagamet)
• Esomeprazole (Nexium)
• Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
• Omeprazole (Prilosec)
• Rabeprazole (Aciphex)
• Pantoprazole (Protonix)

What are the Holistic Alternatives to Famotidine?

• WholeHealthMD: Food Remedies for Heartburn
• GrannyMed: Home Remedies for Heartburn
• Mayo Clinic: Heartburn Complementary and alternative medicine

Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Famotidine

• MedHelp: Pepcid and PN
• IBSGroup: Pepcid
• HealthBoards: Pepcid side effects

Clinical Trials for Famotidine

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Famotidine Clinical Trials
• CenterWatch: Famotidine Clinical Trials

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Famotidine

• PubMedCentral: Famotidine Articles
• Google Scholar: Famotidine Articles

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