Famotidine (Pepcid): Tinnitus, Hearing Loss, Ototoxicity
Pepcid (Famotidine) is a popular over-the-counter (OTC) medication that functions as an H2 receptor antagonist (i.e. H2 blocker) to decrease stomach acid production. Due to its rapid tolerance onset, Pepcid is most commonly used intermittently or on an “as needed” basis to manage heartburn (i.e. acid reflux), acid indigestion, and sour stomach. Occasionally Pepcid is …