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CIMETIDINE vs FAMOTIDINE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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CIMETIDINE vs FAMOTIDINE: Safety Overview

Metric CIMETIDINE FAMOTIDINE
Total FAERS Reports 1,017 8,347
Deaths Reported 73 441
Death Rate 7.2% 5.3%
Hospitalizations 389 1,410
Average Patient Age 54.6 yrs 55.7 yrs
% Female Patients 74.0% 69.5%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Apr 16, 2001
Manufacturer Wal-Mart Stores Inc REMEDYREPACK INC.
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued