Cimetidine and Pulmonary embolism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pulmonary embolism is reported as a side effect among people who take Cimetidine (cimetidine), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Carboplatin, and have Cough.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pulmonary embolism when taking Cimetidine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,379 people who have side effects when taking Cimetidine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cimetidine?

Cimetidine has active ingredients of cimetidine. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 10,531 Cimetidine users. Check the latest studies of Cimetidine.

What is Pulmonary embolism?

Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung) is found to be associated with 2,334 drugs and 2,959 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pulmonary embolism.

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On Aug, 30, 2026

10,379 people reported to have side effects when taking Cimetidine.
Among them, 90 people (0.87%) have Pulmonary embolism.

Could Cimetidine cause Pulmonary embolism?

Among these 90 people:

How long have people been on Cimetidine when they have Pulmonary embolism? *

What is the gender of people who have Pulmonary embolism when taking Cimetidine? *

female: 52.33 %
male: 47.67 %

What is the age of people who have Pulmonary embolism when taking Cimetidine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cimetidine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pulmonary embolism? *

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 19 people, 21.11%
Pain: 17 people, 18.89%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 17 people, 18.89%
Pneumonia: 17 people, 18.89%
Stress And Anxiety: 15 people, 16.67%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 15 people, 16.67%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 12 people, 13.33%
Fever: 12 people, 13.33%
Asthma: 11 people, 12.22%
Gingival Bleeding (bleeding gums): 10 people, 11.11%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Cough: 10 people, 11.11%
Pain: 8 people, 8.89%
Lung Cancer - Non-Small Cell (lung cancer): 8 people, 8.89%
Small Cell Lung Cancer Extensive Stage (small cell lung cancer that has spread (metastasized) to other regions of the body such as another lobe of the lung or the brain): 6 people, 6.67%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 6.67%
Joint Pain: 6 people, 6.67%
Constipation: 4 people, 4.44%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 3.33%
Depression: 3 people, 3.33%
Pulmonary Haemorrhage (acute bleeding from the lung): 3 people, 3.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Pulmonary embolism (2,959 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cimetidine (the active ingredients of Cimetidine) and Cimetidine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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