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Tagamet Side Effects Center
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: cimetidine
- Brand Name: Tagamet
Tagamet (Cimetidine) side effects drug center
Tagamet Side Effects Center
What Is Tagamet?
Tagamet (cimetidine) is a histamine receptor antagonist used to treat and prevent certain types of ulcer, and to treat conditions that cause the stomach to produce too much acid. Tagamet is also used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus and causes heartburn. Tagamet is available in generic form.
What Are Side Effects of Tagamet?
Common side effects of Tagamet include:
- headache,
- dizziness,
- drowsiness,
- depression,
