CVS Cimetidine Tablet Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Headache

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
  • Atrioventricular Block, A Type Of Slow Heart Rhythm Disorder
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Fever
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Pancreatitis
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Slow Heartbeat
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Sexual Function
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • Breast Pain
  • Confusion
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Hair Loss
  • Joint Pain
  • Muscle Pain
  • Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
  • The Inability To Have An Erection

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