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Pepcid is a H2 receptor blocker which is a kind of anti-ulcer drug (gastroenterology drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

H2 receptor blocker

Generic Drug

Famotidine

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Headache
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Heartburn
Back pain
Nausea
Fluid retention
Abnormal sense of taste
Decreased taste

Serious

Visual changes
Rectal bleeding
Change in vision

Treats

GERD
Condition
Stomach ulcer
Condition
H. pylori infection (helicobacter pylori)
Condition
Esophagitis
Condition
Duodenal ulcer
Condition
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