What is Cimetidine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: CimetidineBrand:
Cimetidine, a histamine-2 receptor antagonist is used to treat and prevent duodenal and gastric ulcers; gastroesophageal reflux (GER); to treat H. pylori in combination with other drugs. The over the counter product is used to prevent or relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, or sour stomach.
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How do members experience Cimetidine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastritis | 49 | 6 | |
| Chronic idiopathic hives | 23 | 1 | |
| Acid reflux | 10 | 9 | |
| Chemical/venom allergy | 8 | 0 | |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease | 5 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Episodic dizziness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 16 |
Member evaluations
Chigi
evaluated on Mar 09, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for acid reflux: Slight
- Side effects: None
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