was firm Acid Reducer Maximum Strength Side Effects Generic Name: famotidine Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions Pregnancy More Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Note: This document contains side effect information about famotidine. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Acid Reducer Maximum Strength. For the Consumer Applies to famotidine: oral powder for suspension, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral tablet disintegrating Along with its needed effects, famotidine (the active ingredient contained in Acid Reducer Maximum Strength) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking famotidine: Rare Bleeding gums blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin blood in the urine or stools bloody, black, or tarry stools chest pain chills cough or hoarseness diarrhea fever fever with or without chills general feeling of tiredness or weakness high fever itching joint or muscle pain lower back or side pain painful or difficult urination pale skin pinpoint red spots on the skin red, irritated eyes red skin lesions, often with a purple center shortness of breath sore throat sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth swollen glands unusual bleeding or bruising unusual tiredness or weakness Incidence not known Abdominal or stomach pain anxiety burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings clay-colored stools dark urine depression difficulty with breathing difficulty with swallowing dizziness dry mouth fainting false sense of well-being fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse headache hives hyperventilation irritability large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs loss of appetite loss of bladder control loss of consciousness mood swings nausea nervousness noisy breathing personality changes puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue rash restlessness seizures shaking skin rash swelling around the eyes tightness in the chest total body jerking trouble with sleeping troubled with breathing unpleasant breath odor vision changes vomiting of blood wheezing yellow eyes or skin Some side effects of famotidine may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Less common Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool) Rare Swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males Incidence not known Abdominal or stomach discomfort blemishes on the skin change in taste or bad, unusual or unpleasant (after) taste continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears decreased interest in sexual intercourse difficulty with moving dry skin fear hair loss or thinning of the hair hearing loss hives or welts inability to have or keep an erection loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance mood or mental changes muscle cramps muscle stiffness pimples redness of the skin redness of the white part of the eyes seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there sleeplessness unable to sleep weight loss For Healthcare Professionals Applies to famotidine: compounding powder, intravenous solution, oral powder for reconstitution, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral tablet disintegrating General The most commonly reported side effects include headache, dizziness, constipation, and diarrhea. [ Ref ] Gastrointestinal Common (1% to 10%): Constipation, diarrhea Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Nausea, vomiting, flatulence, dry mouth, abdominal discomfort or distension [ Ref ] Nervous system Convulsions occurred in patients with renal dysfunction. [ Ref ] Common (1% to 10%): Headache, dizziness Very rare (less than 0.01%): Paresthesia, somnolence, epileptic seizures, convulsion Frequency not reported: Grand mal seizure, taste disorder [ Ref ] Dermatologic Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Rash, pruritus Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Urticaria, angioneurotic edema Very rare (less than 0.01%): Alopecia, severe skin reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, epidermal necrolysis Frequency not reported: Acne, dry skin, flushing [ Ref ] Other Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Fatigue Frequency not reported: Asthenia, fatigue, facial/orbital edema, tinnitus [ Ref ] Metabolic Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Loss of appetite Frequency not reported: Anorexia [ Ref ] Hematologic Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia Frequency not reported: Neutropenia [ Ref ] Hepatic Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Intrahepatic cholestasis, jaundice, increased liver enzyme abnormalities (transaminases, gamma GT, alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin) Frequency not reported: Cholestatic jaundice, hepatitis [ Ref ] Hypersensitivity Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylaxis [ Ref ] Respiratory Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Bronchospasm Frequency not reported: Interstitial pneumonia [ Ref ] Musculoskeletal Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Arthralgia Very rare (less than 0.01%): Muscle cramps Frequency not reported: Rhabdomyolysis, musculoskeletal pain [ Ref ] Psychiatric When patients obtained follow-up, psychic disturbances were found to be reversible. [ Ref ] Very rare (less than 0.01%): Hallucinations, disorientation, confusion, anxiety, agitation, depression, reduced libido, insomnia Frequency not reported: Psychic disturbances [ Ref ] Cardiovascular QT interval prolongation occurred in patients with renal dysfunction. [ Ref ] Very rare (less than 0.01%): Chest tightness, prolonged QT interval Frequency not reported: Arrhythmia, atrioventricular block, palpitation [ Ref ] Genitourinary Very rare (less than 0.01%): Impotence [ Ref ] Ocular Frequency not reported: Conjunctival injection [ Ref ] Endocrine Frequency not reported: Gynecomastia [ Ref ] References 1. "Product Information. Pepcid (famotidine)." Merck & Co, Inc, West Point, PA. 2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0 3. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0 4. "Product Information. Pepcid AC (famotidine)." Johnson and Johnson/Merck, Fort Washington, PA. Some side effects of Acid Reducer Maximum Strength may not be reported. 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