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- Pepcid (famotidine) uniquely blocks serotonin activity unlike other H2 blockers, helping interrupt chronic pain, inflammation and fatigue caused by elevated serotonin levels
- A 70-year-old patient's life-threatening serotonin syndrome was rapidly reversed within 15 minutes using intravenous famotidine, demonstrating its powerful anti-serotonin effects
- Elevated serotonin impairs mitochondrial energy production and drives chronic inflammation, depression and pain, contrary to the popular "feel-good chemical" misconception
- Pepcid is safer than recalled Zantac (ranitidine) and more potent than older H2 blockers, with fewer drug interactions and decades of proven safety
- Unlike proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) with serious long-term risks, Pepcid offers a safer approach by targeting serotonin overload while providing effective heartburn relief
Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health