Cimetidine Compared to Alternatives
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Prescribed for Erosive Esophagitis, GERD, Duodenal Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Cutaneous Mastocytosis, Human Papilloma Virus, Indigestion, Stomach Ulcer, Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis, Upper GI... View more |
Omeprazole decreases stomach acid production which promotes the healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers and other inflamed gastrointestinal tissue areas. The risk of interactions with omeprazole is... View more |
Pantoprazole effectively heals inflamed tissue in the gastrointestinal tract and relieves symptoms of heartburn. Pantoprazole tablets should not be split, crushed, or chewed. Prescribed for Barrett's... View more |
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GERD
Stomach Ulcer (Gastric Ulcer)
Erosive Esophagitis
Duodenal Ulcer
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
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Prescription and OTC |
Prescription and OTC |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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8.2
For GERD: 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. |
7.6
For GERD: When I was diagnosed with GERD and put on omeprazole it work quiet well so I stayed on it then after taking the drug for 5 years. I had something happen in my chest area like my heart fluttering and I couldn't get my breath it was like I was struggling for oxygen. This happened 2 other times and was very frightening . I changed to pantaprozole and it hasn't happened since. I just wanted to know if this as happened to anyone else after long term use ?? For GERD: I take this medicine every morning, if I miss one I suffer all day. I want to come off this medicine as I have been on it for over 4 years now. I am 21. |
6.9
For GERD: Was prescribed nexium for gastritis and did not relieve symptoms. Went twice to ER had abdo xrays, blood tests, heart monitoring all came back normal. Put on pantoprazole and gp advised could stop after a month. Nearly a week off this and feel worse than ever with return of symptoms. Looks like have to recommence pantoprazole and have a GI consult. So over the discomfort and constant nausea For GERD: Pantoprazole worked , it helped the GERD BUT I had to stop taking it due to the side effects headaches, blurry vision and dizzyiness. I had to go off it. |
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Side Effects |
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See the full cimetidine side effects document. |
See the full omeprazole side effects document. |
See the full pantoprazole side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all cimetidine prices |
View all omeprazole prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Acid Reducer-Cimetidine, Equaline Acid Reducer, Leader Heartburn Relief, Tagamet, Tagamet HB | Omesec, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC | Protonix, Protonix IV | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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2.5 hours |
1.5 hours |
1 hour |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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 396 drugs are known to interact with cimetidine:
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A total of 176 drugs are known to interact with omeprazole:
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A total of 123 drugs are known to interact with pantoprazole:
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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. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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August 16, 1977 |
June 20, 2003 |
February 02, 2000 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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** 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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For GERD: 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.