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Comparing Cimetidine

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Prescribed for GERD, Duodenal Ulcer, Erosive Esophagitis, Cutaneous Mastocytosis, Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis, Human Papilloma Virus, Indigestion, Stomach Ulcer, Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis, Upper GI... View more

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GERD
Human Papilloma Virus
Indigestion
Stomach Ulcer (Gastric Ulcer)
Bronchogenic Carcinoma
Cutaneous Mastocytosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenal Ulcer Prophylaxis
Erosive Esophagitis
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Obesity
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis
Upper GI Hemorrhage
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
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Prescription and OTC

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
8.2
9 Reviews

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.

9

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.

8

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Drug Class

Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 10 tablet
Dosage 400 mg
Per Unit* $1.55
Cost* $15.53

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral liquid
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Acid Reducer-Cimetidine, Equaline Acid Reducer, Leader Heartburn Relief, Tagamet, Tagamet HB

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

2.5 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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FDA Alerts

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 850 drugs are known to interact with cimetidine:

  • 68 major drug interactions (524 brand and generic names)
  • 456 moderate drug interactions (2410 brand and generic names)
  • 326 minor drug interactions (3028 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

August 16, 1977

WADA Class

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N/A

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