"Tagament" (Cimetidine) as anti-androgen?

[Tish]

Has anyone been taking Tagamet/Cimetidine (the acid-reducer medication) for PCOS symtoms?

I just learned about this and am curious.

http://www.natural-hair.com/treatments_tagamet_study.html

http://www.skintherapyletter.com/treat/acne/acne_androgen_blockers.html

Neither Yasmin nor Spiro has worked well for me due to negative side effects. I'm taking Saw Palmetto (in addition to my Metformin) and think I notice some improvement. I had no idea that Tagamet could be used for this purpose, and I'd like to know from women who've tried it about your experience - Any side effects? How effective on PCOS?

Thanks,
Tish

[Tish]

I should probably add that I already take an acid reducer (Ranitidine 300mg) for tummy problems, so the possibility of taking Tagamet could probably just replace that, but perhaps with an added benefit of anti-androgen (??).

[lj333]

Geoffery Redmond mentions it in one of his earlier books. Good news for Womens Hormones. if I am not mistaken. I do not own this book so i can't double check it for you.