Tag: Women s mental health

As of early 2025, anecdotal reports from social media users, particularly on TikTok, claimed that the heartburn medication Pepcid AC could alleviate symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The viral trend raises the question: why does Pepcid help with PMDD for some individuals, and is there any scientific evidence to support this claim?

Affecting an estimated 3-8% of women in their reproductive years, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe and disabling condition. This raises the question: is famotidine used for PMDD as a viable treatment option?