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How does famotidine help get rid of acid reflux like what does it do to heal the esophagus i take two 20mg a day ?

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Reduces Acid..: Reduces Acid production of stomach.........acid is corrosive, when reduced it allows the body to heal faster.

Answered 10/30/2017

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27F acid reflux takes from a few minutes to 2 hr after eating and usually takes 6+hr to stop. Taking 40mg nexium and famotidine 20mg twice a day. Lost 35lbs and eat no trigger food. Sleep upright. Can't go to gastro until next yr. What else can I do?

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