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Is famotidine 40mg twice a day ie 80 total safe long term and more effective than 20 twice a day.i cant take a ppi due to horrendous side effects and 20mg twice a day isnt effective for reflux. my gp will prescribe it but i wanted to double check?
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Yes, that dose has been prescribed for patients with severe GERD and reflux esophagitis provided your kidney function is not impaired. Good luck.
Answered 7/27/2023
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