Comparing Aldara vs Cimetidine
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Basal Cell Carcinoma, Human Papilloma Virus, Keratosis, Molluscum Contagiosum, Condylomata Acuminata. Aldara may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Duodenal Ulcer, Cutaneous Mastocytosis, GERD, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Erosive Esophagitis, Bronchogenic Carcinoma, Human Papilloma Virus, Indigestion, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux... View more |
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| More about Aldara (imiquimod) | More about Cimetidine | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Aldara has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 135 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Cimetidine has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 21 ratings on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Aldara side effects |
View all Cimetidine side effects |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Other imiquimod brands include: Zyclara | Acid Reducer-Cimetidine, Equaline Acid Reducer, Leader Heartburn Relief, Tagamet HB | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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N/A |
2.5 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with Aldara:
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A total of 492 drugs are known to interact with Cimetidine:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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February 27, 1997 |
August 16, 1977 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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