Does anyone know if the generic famotidine is safe for us?

[NoNummies]

I have terrible reflux makes it hard to swallow makes my throat burn and hard to breathe I’ve been to countless doctors and I’ve tried a couple of PPI, anyway I was recently prescribe  pepcid which I read may or  may not contain gluten but I have the generic one by prescription and I wonder if that contains gluten too. Does anyone know? Or has anyone used the store brand pepcid?

[trents]

This may help for name brand meds: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/

Otherwise, you would need to contact the manufacturer if it is a generic or store brand.

What practical measures have you taken to combat the GERD such as diet changes and elevating the head of your bed? Long term PPI usage presents some serious health risks in and of itself.

Have you been checked for SIBO?

I suffered with GERD for years and took a PPI for years. The PPI more or less worked but I became so concerned about the long term health risks that I weaned myself off of it. It was a struggle for about a year but I'm now free of the medication and GERD is much better. I  sleep with the head of my bed elevated at night and I find I need to avoid activities that make me bend over until my stomach is emptied after meals.

[Scott Adams]

Welcome @NoNummies!

You did not mention if you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Since you posted in this forum would it be safe to say that you are gluten-free? If so, you may also want to re-check your diet to make sure it is 100% gluten-free.

Also, an article came out just today (need to find the link again) that indicates the best time for humans to eat dinner is no later than 5PM. Doing this may also help with your GERD symptoms.