Are you taking Cimetidine? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Cimetidine with certain foods, herbs, or alcohol? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable side effects and potentially diminish the efficacy of the medication.
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References
1. Micromedex solutions Resources. 2022 https://www.micromedexsolutions.com/
2. National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism. (2014) Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol With Medicines. https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/harmful-interactions-mixing-alcohol-with-medicines
3. National Library of Medicine: Cimetidine MedlinePlus Drug Information. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682256.html#
Cimetidine Interactions with Food and Herbs
Cranberries:The interaction of Cimetidine with cranberries may reduce the effectiveness of the drug (1✔ ✔Trusted SourceMicromedex solutions Resources. 2022
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Cimetidine Interactions with Alcohol
Alcohol should be avoided while taking Cimetidine because it increases the alcoholic effect and causes rapid heartbeat (2✔ ✔Trusted SourceNational Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism. (2014) Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol With Medicines.
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When and How to Take Cimetidine
- Cimetidine is available as both a prescription and an over-the-counter medication.
- It comes as a tablet and a liquid to be taken orally.
- It is usually taken at bedtime once a day or twice to four times a day with meals.
- Over-the-counter Cimetidine is usually taken once or twice a day with a glass of water.
- To avoid symptoms, take the tablet 30 minutes before eating anything that causes heartburn.
- Follow the instructions as given in the doctor's prescription.
- Do not exceed or skip a dose. If a dose is missed, take the medication as soon as it is remembered.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose at a time to compensate for a missed dose (3✔ ✔Trusted Source
National Library of Medicine: Cimetidine MedlinePlus Drug Information.
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References
1. Micromedex solutions Resources. 2022 https://www.micromedexsolutions.com/
2. National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism. (2014) Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol With Medicines. https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/harmful-interactions-mixing-alcohol-with-medicines
3. National Library of Medicine: Cimetidine MedlinePlus Drug Information. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682256.html#
