Cimetidine for GERD User Reviews
Brand names: Tagamet HB, Acid Reducer-Cimetidine, Leader Heartburn Relief Equaline Acid Reducer
Cimetidine has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from a total of 10 reviews for the treatment of GERD. 80% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 20% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Cimetidine
- Glov
- Taken for 10 years or more
- August 26, 2023
Tagamet (cimetidine) "Have used Tagamet 300 mg since it was first released. Dosage has varied from 4 tablets when I first started using to 2 tablets daily currently. It has helped manage my digestion and pulled me back from the brink many times. ( YES ) I’ve tried other medications including PPI and other H2 acid blockers. Tagamet at this time still works best for me."
- Phil...
- September 12, 2020
Tagamet HB (cimetidine) "Have been taking Tagamet for 35 years. I first had them for stomach ulcers which were cured 20 years ago thanks to an Australian guy who discovered ulcers could be cured with antibiotics. I have had them ever since for acid reflux. Nothing else suits. Problem is Cimitidine seems to be unavailable in tablet form in the UK at the moment. I can only get it in medicine which gives me diarrhea. As is life."
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- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 23, 2017
"I was on Aciphex, a PPI medication for over ten years. Very worried about the very serious side effects, and successfully stopped taking it; however, I still had some reflux. I tried taking Tagamet OTC; and was happy to find that it's very effective. It doesn't have the total blocking effect of a PPI, but I no longer want that. Aciphex can cost as much as $300 a month if insurance doesn't cover it; and mine doesn't. Tagamet is something like $11."
- Eddie
- December 17, 2022
"Never had LPR/GERD until I had covid I'm 45 year old male, never smoked, don't really drink, balanced diet , I've got severe Laryngopharyngeal reflux (lpr) with severe acid brash , tried all PPIs do not work, tried this and it's as much use as a chocolate teapot, I would not believe half these reviews as they are written by manufacturer."
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- Chronic...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 13, 2023
Tagamet (cimetidine) "I have had Peptic Ulcers for 30 years even tho I have a very healthy diet. It is part of a hereditary diaease. I started taking 400mg Tagamet/3x daily with Hydroxyzine for Interstitial Cystitis cramping. The side effect of controlling my Peptic Ulcer has been amazing. I still watch my diet but am able to rat in public without feeling ill."
- Lady...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 13, 2022
"For nearly two weeks I had abdominal pain from acid reflux and the gas x tablets wasn’t working. I was unable to sleep and the pain lasted for 4 to 6 hours. However when I used Tagamet I felt so much better. I was able to sleep through the night and didn’t wake up with any pain. I would definitely recommend this product it helps with severe heartburn and acid reflux"
- Chuck...
- May 15, 2010
"Good stuff. It works well if you take it before dinner - or whatever major meal you eat each day. I try not to take it every day. "
- willi...
- August 21, 2015
"Works well"
- Davemon
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 1, 2022
"Took this when zantac went off sale. That night I woke up and could not walk. Unreal! And I am in top shape. Looked it up and leg weakness is listed as side affect. For me this was poison."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 14, 2022
"At first it worked good but now as the more I take it later during the day it loses it effectiveness. Not pleased with the pill and will be going back to Pepcid 40mg a day twice a day."
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Tagamet HB (cimetidine) "For those of you who have Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), this has been a lifesaver. I have been struggling with GERD for over three years. I was prescribed multiple PPI's; however, they were moderately effective. Even though I had daily problems with this, one day before going to work, my GERD was so severe, I was gagging on phlegm and stomach acid. I had severe shortness of breath, and didn't feel like I would be able to stay at work. In many ways, it felt like a panic attack. During a break, I bought some Tagamet. Within 30 minutes, I was 75% better. No other medication had ever done this Highly recommended. LPR is a very underdiagnosed medical problem. It is very asymptomatic of normal GERD. Research it!!!!"