| What is Cimetidine?
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Cimetidine is prescribed for the treatment of certain kinds of stomach and intestinal ulcers and related conditions. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Cimetidine?
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Cimetidine side effects may include breast development in men and headache.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Less common
Cimetidine side effects may include agitation, anxiety, confusion, depression, disorientation, and
hallucinations. Rare Cimetidine side effects may include allergic reactions, anemia, blood disorders, diarrhea, dizziness, fever, hair loss, impotence, inability to urinate, joint pain, kidney disorders, liver disorders, mild rash, muscle pain, pancreas inflammation, rapid heartbeat, skin inflammation or peeling,
sleepiness, and slow heart beat. |
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| How is Cimetidine taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Cimetidine provided by your doctor. You can take
Cimetidine with or between meals. Do not take antacids within 1 to 2 hours of a dose of
Cimetidine. Avoid excessive amounts of caffeine while taking this drug. It may take several days for
Cimetidine to begin relieving stomach pain. Be sure to continue taking the drug exactly as prescribed even if it seems to have no effect.
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Cimetidine with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Cimetidine. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important that you check with your doctor before combining
Cimetidine with antidiabetic drugs, antifungal drugs, aspirin, augmentin,
benzodiazepine tranquilizers, beta-blocking blood pressure drugs,
calcium-blocking blood pressure drugs, chlorpromazine, cisapride,
cyclosporine, digoxin, medications for irregular heartbeat, metoclopramide,
metronidazole, narcotic pain relievers, nicotine, paroxetine,
pentoxifylline, phenytoin, quinine, sucralfate, theophylline, or warfarin.
Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking Cimetidine. This medication increases the effects of alcohol. Antacids can reduce the effect of
Cimetidine when taken at the same time. If you take an antacid to relieve the pain of an ulcer, the doses should be separated by 1 to 2 hours. If you need to take an antifungal drug, you should take it at least 2 hours before you take
Cimetidine. |
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| How should I store Cimetidine?
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Store Cimetidine at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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