A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Cimetidine on CD4 Lymphocyte Counts in HIV Infection

Summary

To determine the change in CD4 count after 4 and 8 weeks in HIV-infected patients treated with cimetidine compared to placebo. To observe time-associated trends at weeks 4, 8, 12, and 16 in the change of CD4 counts for patients taking cimetidine for the full 16 weeks. To establish a safety record for cimetidine use in HIV-positive patients.

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• Background Cohen CJ, Hellinger JA, Day J, Salitsky N, Shevitz A, Zackin R, DeGruttola V. Lack of effect of cimetidine on lymphocyte subsets in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1. Clin Infect Dis. 1996 Nov;23(5):1049-54. doi: 10.1093/clinids/23.5.1049.

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