CIMETIDINE ORAL

Who is Cimetidine Oral for ?

Cimetidine is used to treat and prevent the recurrence of ulcers and to treat other conditions where the stomach makes too much acid. Cimetidine also is used to treat or prevent occasional heartburn, acid indigestion, or sour stomach. It decreases the amount of acid made in the stomach. Cimetidine is available with and without a prescription. this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Cimetidine also is used to treat stress ulcers and certain allergic conditions or skin rashes. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.

When should I be careful taking Cimetidine Oral ?

Before taking cimetidine,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to cimetidine or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially amitriptyline (Elavil), anticoagulants ("blood thinners") such as warfarin (Coumadin), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), desipramine (Norpramin), diazepam (Valium), diuretics, imipramine (Tofranil), metronidazole (Flagyl), nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), phenytoin (Dilantin), propranolol (Inderal), theophylline (Theo-Dur), triamterene (Dyrenium), and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking cimetidine, call your doctor.

Side Effects

Although side effects from cimetidine are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• headache
• dizziness
• constipation
• diarrhea
• muscle pain
• drowsiness
• breast enlargement and soreness

If you have any of the following symptoms, stop taking cimetidine and call your doctor immediately:

• mental confusion
• skin rash
• itching
• hives
• difficulty breathing