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Tagament HB

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 Tagamet? Tagament HB is a common misspelling of Tagamet HB, the non-prescription version of Tagamet.
 
Tagamet® (cimetidine) is a prescription medicine used to decrease acid production in the stomach to treat duodenal and gastric ulcers, GERD, and pathological hypersecretory conditions. An over-the-counter version, sold by the name Tagamet HB, is also available to prevent and treat heartburn, indigestion, and sour stomach. Both products come in tablet form and are generally taken one to four times daily, depending on the condition being treated. Potential side effects include dizziness, headaches, and diarrhea.
 
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