Guest guest Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 As soon as I saw that this was about a lab created drug made by man, I had concerns. It may be effective, but who knows what the ultimate price you pay will be? Especially since there are likely better and safer natural alternatives to just about anything created by man.And, as David so aptly points out at International Wellness, no approved drug has actually been proven to be safe when used in combination with 2, 3 or more other drugs - because the tests, which are largely self funded by industry and slanted in a positive light to begin with, do NOT test for multiple drug side effects. So once you get to 3, 3 or more daily medications, you can throw all the tests out the window.Now, let's see what Drugs.com has to say about tagemet:Do NOT use Tagamet Suspension if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Tagamet Suspensionyou are taking a nitrosourea (eg, streptozocin), dofetilide, or cisapride Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Before using Tagamet Suspension:Some medical conditions may interact with Tagamet Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feedingif you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplementif you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substancesif you have liver or kidney problems Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Tagamet Suspension. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following: Cisapride because the effectiveness of Tagamet Suspension may be decreasedAnticoagulants (eg, warfarin), beta-adrenergic blockers (metoprolol), bupivacaine, carbamazepine, cisapride, citalopram, clozapine, cyclosporine, diltiazem, disopyramide, dofetildine, epirubicin, erythromycin, ethanol, flecainide, fluorouracil, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), labetalol, lidocaine, metformin/phenformin, nifedipine, narcotic analgesics (morphine), nitrosoureas (eg, streptozocin), paroxetine, procainamide, quinazolines (tamsulosin), quinidine, sildenafil, succinylcholine, sulfonylureas (eg, glyburide), certain stimulants (eg, albuterol, amphetamine, pseudoephedrine), tacrine, theophyllines, tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline), or zaleplon because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increasedClarithromycin, tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline), or tocainide because the effectiveness of these medicines may be decreased This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Tagamet Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine. How to use Tagamet Suspension:Use Tagamet Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Tagamet Suspension may be taken with or without food.Shake well before taking a dose of Tagamet Suspension.Take Tagamet Suspension with a full glass of water.Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure this dose.Tagamet Suspension should not be taken within 2 hours of antacids, cephalosporins (eg, cephalexin), itraconazole, or ketoconazole.If you miss a dose of Tagamet Suspension, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Tagamet Suspension. Important safety information:Tagamet Suspension may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Tagamet Suspension. Using Tagamet Suspension alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.Do not use this product if you have difficulty swallowing.If your symptoms do not improve within a few weeks or if they become worse, check with your doctor.LAB TESTS, including liver function, kidney function, and complete blood cell counts, may be performed to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.Use Tagamet Suspension with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.Use Tagamet Suspension with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Tagamet Suspension during pregnancy. Tagamet Suspension is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Tagamet Suspension. Possible side effects of Tagamet Suspension:All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome: Diarrhea; breast growth; dizziness; drowsiness; hallucinations; headache; mental confusion; sexual difficulties.Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; vomit that looks like coffee grounds.This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.I think I will pass!Tonyoleander soup , robert-blau wrote:>> Article about this, also, in the May Life Extension. ["Cimetidine: A> Common Heartburn Remedy Complements Conventional Cancer> Therapy"]. Apparently, there's been evidence accumulating for 20 years> . . .> > Le Magazine, July 2002 - Cover Story: Cimetidine (Tagamet) For ...> To date, the proven benefits of cimetidine to treat cancer have not been> recognized ... survival of Dukes C colon cancer patients who were given> cimetidine. ...> http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2002/ jul2002_cover_cimetidine_01.html> > Is Cimetidine (Tagamet) a Better Cure for Cancer? - Second Opinions> In August 1982 The Lancet carried another letter (4) which reported a> most remarkable case of the skin cancer, malignant melanoma, treated> with cimetidine. ...> http://www.second-opinions.co.uk/cimetidine.html> > Treating Advanced Cancer (July 2003)> It reported on two patients with lung cancer. Both were given cimetidine> ... Here the patients having surgery for colorectal cancer did not get> cimetidine ...> http://www.townsendletter.com/July2003/LTRmartin0703.htm> > Cimetidine inhibits cancer cell adhesion to endothelial cells and ...> Although the beneficial effect of cimetidine on survival in cancer has> been clinically demonstrated in colorectal cancer patients, the mode of> action of ...> http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve & > db=PubMed & list_uids=10919677 & dopt=Abstract> > Cimetidine and cancer.> Cimetidine and cancer. Piper DW.Publication Types Editorial MeSH Terms> Cimetidine/adverse effects* Cimetidine/therapeutic use> Guanidines/adverse effects* ...> http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve & db=PubMed & list_uids=7242409 & dopt=Abstract> Prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial of ...> The British Stomach Cancer Group conducted a randomized, double-blind,> placebo-controlled trial examining the effects of cimetidine (400 mg or> 800 mg twice ...> http://www.nature.com/bjc/journal/v81/n8/abs/6690457a.html> > Cimetidine in colorectal cancer are the effects immunological or ...> Cimetidine inhibits cancer cell adhesion to endothelial cells and> prevents metastasis by blocking E-selectin expression. Cancer Res, 60:> 3978-3984. ...> http://www.nature.com/bjc/journal/v86/n2/full/6600097a.html> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Oh, yeah, of course. But for someone who's " wedded " to conventional medicine, it might have some use. Maybe. I would never touch it, with or without cancer. Posted by: " Tony " Sun Apr 29, 2007 4:07 pm ((PDT)) As soon as I saw that this was about a lab created drug made by man, I had concerns. It may be effective, but who knows what the ultimate price you pay will be? Especially since there are likely better and safer natural alternatives to just about anything created by man. And, as David so aptly points out at International Wellness, no approved drug has actually been proven to be safe when used in combination with 2, 3 or more other drugs - because the tests, which are largely self funded by industry and slanted in a positive light to begin with, do NOT test for multiple drug side effects. So once you get to 3, 3 or more daily medications, you can throw all the tests out the window. Now, let's see what Drugs.com has to say about tagemet: Do NOT use Tagamet Suspension if: * you are allergic <http://www.drugs.com/cdi/tagamet-suspension.html#> to any ingredient in Tagamet Suspension * you are taking a nitrosourea (eg, streptozocin), dofetilide, or cisapride Contact your doctor or health care <http://www.drugs.com/cdi/tagamet-suspension.html#> provider right away if any of these apply to you. Before using Tagamet Suspension: Some medical conditions may interact with Tagamet Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you: * if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding * if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement * if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances * if you have liver or kidney problems Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Tagamet Suspension. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following: * Cisapride because the effectiveness of Tagamet Suspension may be decreased * Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), beta-adrenergic blockers (metoprolol), bupivacaine, carbamazepine, cisapride, citalopram, clozapine, cyclosporine, diltiazem, disopyramide, dofetildine, epirubicin, erythromycin, ethanol, flecainide, fluorouracil, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), labetalol, lidocaine, metformin/phenformin, nifedipine, narcotic analgesics (morphine), nitrosoureas (eg, streptozocin), paroxetine, procainamide, quinazolines (tamsulosin), quinidine, sildenafil, succinylcholine, sulfonylureas (eg, glyburide), certain stimulants (eg, albuterol, amphetamine, pseudoephedrine), tacrine, theophyllines, tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline), or zaleplon because the actions and side effects <http://www.drugs.com/cdi/tagamet-suspension.html#> of these medicines may be increased * Clarithromycin, tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline), or tocainide because the effectiveness of these medicines may be decreased This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Tagamet Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine. How to use Tagamet Suspension: Use Tagamet Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. * Tagamet Suspension may be taken with or without food. * Shake well before taking a dose of Tagamet Suspension. * Take Tagamet Suspension with a full glass of water. * Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure this dose. * Tagamet Suspension should not be taken within 2 hours of antacids, cephalosporins (eg, cephalexin), itraconazole, or ketoconazole. * If you miss a dose of Tagamet Suspension, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Tagamet Suspension. Important safety information: * Tagamet Suspension may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Tagamet Suspension. Using Tagamet Suspension alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. * Do not use this product if you have difficulty swallowing <http://www.drugs.com/cdi/tagamet-suspension.html#> . * If your symptoms do not improve within a few weeks or if they become worse, check with your doctor. * LAB TESTS, including liver function, kidney function <http://www.drugs.com/cdi/tagamet-suspension.html#> , and complete blood cell counts, may be performed to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments. * Use Tagamet Suspension with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects. * Use Tagamet Suspension with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed. * PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Tagamet Suspension during pregnancy. Tagamet Suspension is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Tagamet Suspension. Possible side effects of Tagamet Suspension: All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome: Diarrhea; breast growth; dizziness; drowsiness; hallucinations; headache; mental confusion; sexual difficulties. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur: Severe allergic reactions <http://www.drugs.com/cdi/tagamet-suspension.html#> (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; vomit that looks like coffee grounds. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice <http://www.drugs.com/cdi/tagamet-suspension.html#> about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch <http://www.fda.gov/medwatch> . I think I will pass! oleander soup , robert-blau wrote: Article about this, also, in the May Life Extension. [ " Cimetidine: A Common Heartburn Remedy Complements Conventional Cancer Therapy " ]. Apparently, there's been evidence accumulating for 20 years .. . . Le Magazine, July 2002 - Cover Story: Cimetidine (Tagamet) For ... To date, the proven benefits of cimetidine to treat cancer have not been recognized ... survival of Dukes C colon cancer patients who were given cimetidine. ... http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2002/ jul2002_cover_cimetidine_01.html Is Cimetidine (Tagamet) a Better Cure for Cancer? - Second Opinions In August 1982 The Lancet carried another letter (4) which reported a most remarkable case of the skin cancer, malignant melanoma, treated with cimetidine. ... http://www.second-opinions.co.uk/cimetidine.html Treating Advanced Cancer (July 2003) It reported on two patients with lung cancer. Both were given cimetidine .... Here the patients having surgery for colorectal cancer did not get cimetidine ... http://www.townsendletter.com/July2003/LTRmartin0703.htm Cimetidine inhibits cancer cell adhesion to endothelial cells and ... Although the beneficial effect of cimetidine on survival in cancer has been clinically demonstrated in colorectal cancer patients, the mode of action of ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve & ; db=PubMed & list_uids=10919677 & dopt=Abstract Cimetidine and cancer. Cimetidine and cancer. Piper DW.Publication Types Editorial MeSH Terms Cimetidine/adverse effects* Cimetidine/therapeutic use Guanidines/adverse effects* ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve & db=PubMed & lis\ t_uids=7242409 & dopt=Abstract Prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial of ... The British Stomach Cancer Group conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial examining the effects of cimetidine (400 mg or 800 mg twice ... http://www.nature.com/bjc/journal/v81/n8/abs/6690457a.html Cimetidine in colorectal cancer are the effects immunological or ... Cimetidine inhibits cancer cell adhesion to endothelial cells and prevents metastasis by blocking E-selectin expression. Cancer Res, 60: 3978-3984. ... http://www.nature.com/bjc/journal/v86/n2/full/6600097a.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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