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Is it safe to switch from one h2-blocker to another?
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Yes: They are generally equally effective at bioequivalent doses. Cimetidine (tagamet) has a lot of drug interactions and should be avoided if you take other medications.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Yes: H2 blockers are a class of generally safe medications used to treat acid reflux/heartburn. The mechanism of how they work is the same, there are some differences in side effects between different products.
Answered 9/28/2016
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