In the famotidine group, the mean age was 63 years, 32% were women, duration of aspirin use was 3 years (97% were on 75 mg daily), 19% had diabetes, and 16% had cerebrovascular disease.

Famotidine is available in generic and brand-name forms. It is also available in prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) versions. Popular brand names include Zantac 360 and Pepcid AC.

Famotidine is a generic drug that doctors prescribe to treat conditions related to excess stomach acid production, such as stomach ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It’s ...