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The Use of Cimetidine for the Treatment of Pruritus in Polycythemia Vera
James K. Weick, MD;
Paul B. Donovan, MD;
Yves Najean, MD;
Catherine Dresch, MD;
Anthony V. Pisciotta, MD;
Arthur A. Cooperberg, MD;
Judith D. Goldberg, ScD
Arch Intern Med. 1982;142(2):241-242.
Abstract
Thirty-four patients with polycythemia vera complicated by pruritus were treated with 900 mg of cimetidine daily for 30 days and their responses to treatment were evaluated. The conditions of 15 (44%) were improved, with 12 patients stating that pruritus completely disappeared. Nineteen patients either showed no improvement or had increasing symptoms. No toxic effects were reported. The positive responses seen are encouraging and suggest that controlled studies are indicated to further evaluate the effectiveness of H2 antagonists.
(Arch Intern Med 1982;142:241-242)
Author Affiliations
From the Polycythemia Vera Study Group, New York.
Footnotes
Accepted for publication Mar 30, 1981.
Reprint requests to Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland OH 44106 (Dr Weick).
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