Question 1

i have red patches all over my body they itch.i went to the hospital and the gave me benadryl, (diphenhydramine) prednisone, &cimetidine these medications did nothing!?

Accepted Answer

See MD: You were treated for allergic reaction, with h1, h2 (histamine receptor) blockers/antihistamines, and anti-inflammatory (steroid). Not better? See md to see what's what.

Question 2

what is cimetidine used for?

Accepted Answer

Stomach acid: Cimetidine is a histamine blocker (h2) and is used to reduce acid secretion by the stomach.

Question 3

what is the use of tagamet (cimetidine)?

Accepted Answer

Reduces stomach acid: Tagamet ( cimetidine) reduces production of stomach acid through blocking h2 receptors on the gastric parietal cell. This helps reduce aid indigestion / heartburn and can help heal erosions of the lining of either the esophagus or stomach. The h2 blockers are not as potent as the proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole.

Question 4

can you tell me about tagamet 300 (cimetidine)?

Accepted Answer

Stomach acid reducer: Tagamet (cimetidine) is one of the older drugs used for stomach and duodenal ulcers. Before tagamet (cimetidine) persons on occasion had to have part of their stomach surgically removed to treat ulcers. Tagamet (cimetidine) significantly reduced stomach acid production allowing the ulcer to heal. It is not quite as strong for a better word as say Prilosec which blocks all acid production but at a low cost tagamet (cimetidine) 300 may be just fine.

Question 5

can you tell me about taking tagamet 300 (cimetidine)?

Accepted Answer

An old acid blocker: Tagamet (cimetidine), Zantac (ranitidine), Pepcid (famotidine) are H2-receptor blockers, introduced by prescription in late 70's/early 80's. All reduce acid production dose-dependently, &amp; promote drug tolerance (requiring increasing doses of drug to block increasing # of receptors with chronic use). OTC dosing is a fraction of original prescription doses. Similar side effects, efficacy, duration.

Question 6

please advise if it's okay to split tagamet 300 (cimetidine) in half?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is OK to split a Tagamet asplit a Tagamet tablet.

Question 7

can you explain if it's unsafe to split tagamet 300 (cimetidine) in half?

Accepted Answer

Probably okay: The original tagamet (cimetidine) was 150 mg the 300 is a double strength. Its best to ask your physician who prescribed it but if this is simply for acid reflux or occasional gastritis its probably safe.

Question 8

cimetidine side effect?

Accepted Answer

Cimetidine: Sometimes sedation or fatigue.

Question 9

typically, how long does it take cimetidine to work once taken with water ?

Accepted Answer

Cimetidine: It starts working pretty quickly, the problem may be that your condition may take a little while to improve. It depends on what's being treated - gastritis or stomach ulcer. It takes sometimes up to 6 weeks for them to heal, although, improvement may be noted in 2-3 days already.

Question 10

has anyone ever been on cimetidine (aka tagamet) to help get rid of flat warts?

Accepted Answer

Warts: The cure rates in the U.S. Study are impressive, even better than those in the turkish study. The main difference between the two may be in patient selection: unlike the placebo-controlled trial, the open-label study did not require a minimum of five warts. Placebo-controlled trials are useful, especially for warts. Taken together, the studies suggest that Cimetidine may not be better than placebo.

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I have red patches all over my body they itch.i went to the hospital and the gave me benadryl, (diphenhydramine) prednisone, &cimetidine these medications did nothing!?

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What is cimetidine used for?

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What is the use of tagamet (cimetidine)?

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Can you tell me about tagamet 300 (cimetidine)?

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Can you tell me about taking tagamet 300 (cimetidine)?

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Please advise if it's okay to split tagamet 300 (cimetidine) in half?

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Can you explain if it's unsafe to split tagamet 300 (cimetidine) in half?

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Cimetidine side effect?

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Typically, how long does it take cimetidine to work once taken with water ?

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Has anyone ever been on cimetidine (aka tagamet) to help get rid of flat warts?

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