Cimetidine

Common brands: Tagamet, Acid Controller, Heartburn Relief, Basic Care Acid Reducer, Heartburn Prevention

Top reporter: Medtech Products Inc.

Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]
9,254
Total Reports
2,869
Serious Reports
1,179
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (12.74%)

Patient Demographics

Male
2,889
Female
5,446

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Cimetidine.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 1,265
9.8%
2 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 716
5.5%
3 RENAL FAILURE 695
5.4%
4 NAUSEA 693
5.4%
5 FATIGUE 604
4.7%
6 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 507
3.9%
7 DYSPNOEA 506
3.9%
8 VOMITING 497
3.9%
9 DIARRHOEA 447
3.5%
10 PAIN 434
3.4%
11 DEATH 405
3.1%
12 DIZZINESS 388
3.0%
13 OFF LABEL USE 380
2.9%
14 HEADACHE 373
2.9%
15 GASTROOESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE 370
2.9%
16 ANXIETY 349
2.7%
17 END STAGE RENAL DISEASE 347
2.7%
18 DEPRESSION 343
2.7%
19 HYPERTENSION 336
2.6%
20 ASTHENIA 321
2.5%
21 PYREXIA 320
2.5%
22 PRURITUS 311
2.4%
23 RASH 301
2.3%
24 INSOMNIA 293
2.3%
25 PNEUMONIA 290
2.2%
26 RENAL INJURY 289
2.2%
27 ABDOMINAL PAIN 287
2.2%
28 ARTHRALGIA 287
2.2%
29 BACK PAIN 276
2.1%
30 MALAISE 271
2.1%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.