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Side effects of famotidine are rare. The most commonly reported minor side effects are: constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, insomnia, muscle pain, nausea, and ; vomiting. Other important side effects include: anemia, confusion, easy bruising or bleeding, hair loss, rash, More serious side effects include: depression, hallucinations,
Famotidine, which also has been marketed the brand names - Pepcid and Pepcidine, works to inhibit the production of stomach acid. Another product called Pepcid Complete combines famotidine with an antacid to form a chewable tablet. Unlike other H2 antagomists like cimetidine, Famotidine does not have an effect on the cytochrome P450 enzyme system. H2 antagomists block the histamine receptors in the secretory cells of the stomach.