What side effects can this medication cause?
Possible side effects from famotidine include:
fatigue
insomnia
muscle pain
vomiting
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
dizziness
headache
diarrhea
nausea
constipation
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives)
easy or unusual bruising or bleeding
bleeding gums
irregular heartbeat
yellowing of the skin or eyes
a rash
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Please talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Why is this medication prescribed?
Dosage and using this medicine
What special precautions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose?