There are no risks of using cimetidine involved in pregnancy.
cimetidine
This drug is used for the treatment of acute gastritis which can manifest as heart burn, epigastric pain, hyperacidity, indigestion, or actue aggravation of chronic gastritis.
Side effects
This drug can cause diarrhea, dizziness, rash, tiredness, development of breats in males, occasional reversible liver damage, and confusion. Very rarely it can also cause interstitial nephritis (increased spaces between kidney tubules), acute pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas), decreased platelet count, decreased WBC count, decrease in all kinds of blood cells, aplastic anemia, fever, headache, muscular pain, joint pain, sinus bradycardia, increased heart rate, heaart block, anaphylaxis, hallucinations, depression, and reversible impotence.FAQs
Can Cimetidine be used under pregnancy?
Will this drug induce vomiting?
No, on the contrary it’s meant to prevent vomiting .
Will this drug give me nausea and/or depression?
Nausea is a common side effect for this drug and severe side effects can involve mental mood changes.
Can Cimetidine cause weight gain?
No, in fact the use of cimetidine may lead to less appetite, which means less food intake and subsequently weight loss.
Is this drug safe to take in a patient with hypertension?
Yes, Cimetidine reduces blood pressure initially but returns to normal immediately.
Will this drug cause hair loss?
Temporary hair loss is a probable side effect of this drug
Can I take Cimetidine on an empty stomach?
Yes, it’s preferred to take it 30 min before a meal to prevent heartburn
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