If you are taking any of the following drugs, cimetidine can lead to side effects and should be avoided:
- amiodarone
- carmustine
- dofetilide
- doxorubicin
- epirubicin
- lomitapide
- pirfenidone
- quinidine
- simeprevir
- thioridazine
- tolvaptan
- ulipristal
If you are taking atorvastatin, colchicine, escitalopram, a hydantoin anticonvulsant, or oxycodone, cimetidine may not be a good option for you.
If you are taking risedronate, delavirdine, posaconazole, or a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, H2 blockers can lead to side effects and should be avoided.
If you are taking pimozide, cimetidine and nizatidine can lead to side effects and should be avoided.
If you are taking a medication that prolongs the QTc interval, H2 blockers can lead to serious side effects.
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