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Default Mar 08, 2024 at 07:19 AM
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I've been taking this once or twice a day and feeling super depressed I did read a little bit that it can cause depression.Does anyone know anything about this?

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Default Mar 08, 2024 at 11:13 AM
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@DeeeSchmeee68 I am sorry you are feeling depressed. I would tell your prescriber of your symptoms and see what they say. If not available you can talk to pharmacist.

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Default Mar 08, 2024 at 04:00 PM
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Thank you @CANDC
It's an over the counter acid reducer. I just stopped taking it Famitodine

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@DeeeSchmeee68 has that helped you feel better?

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Default Mar 09, 2024 at 08:20 AM
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@CANDC it's improved my mood. Very weird. I didn't know it could do that

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Default Mar 09, 2024 at 02:30 PM
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@DeeeSchmeee68 I learned something by googling Famotidine side effects and how to avoid them | SingleCare

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The generic over-the-counter stomach acid reducer, famotidine, is commonly used for acid indigestion and heartburn relief. People may know it better by its brand-name versions, Pepcid or Zantac. Prescription famotidine is often prescribed at higher doses to help with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers, and excess stomach acid caused by hypersecretory conditions such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
I could see how you might feel better if you had acid reflux or heartburn. The problem you may want to consider is some of the known side affects from long term use
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Common side effects of famotidine
The most common side effect of famotidine is headache, affecting about 1 in 20 people taking the medicine. Other common side effects include:

Dizziness
Diarrhea
Constipation
Changes in taste
Low levels of vitamin B12 (if taken for a long time)
VItamin deficiencies might account for possibly not feeling well. Rather than guess you could go to a doc and have them test you for deficiencies. If not possible maybe a complete vitamin suppliement with 100% or Minimum Daily Requirements is something many people take to make sure they get enough vitamins.

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Have you been seen by a doctor for heartburn? Heartburn may be serious. And there are other medications besides famotidine for it. Better get checked out.

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I could see how you might feel better if you had acid reflux or heartburn. The problem you may want to consider is some of the known side affects from long term use



VItamin deficiencies might account for possibly not feeling well. Rather than guess you could go to a doc and have them test you for deficiencies. If not possible maybe a complete vitamin suppliement with 100% or Minimum Daily Requirements is something many people take to make sure they get enough vitamins.


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I meant I felt better, mood-wise, after stopping.
I had surgery Aug 1, 2023 and feel like since then my reflux is worse.
ENT said I look fine though.

I've been taking Fenugreek & Thyme and that's helped a lot too Famitodine

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Have you been seen by a doctor for heartburn? Heartburn may be serious. And there are other medications besides famotidine for it. Better get checked out.
I have. Dr did all the workup too.

I take a multivitamin for women over 50 and B12 injection.
The strange thing is I don't have heartburn. Just extra saliva that chokes me after eating.

This started after my surgery (being incubated, see above).
But the Dr said I'm fine Famitodine

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Oh I see. I am sorry to hear about the surgery complications.

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Oh I see. I am sorry to hear about the surgery complications.
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