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Original Article

Effect of Cimetidine on Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients Taking Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs: A large Double-blind Placebo Controlled Study

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Pages 177-182 | Received 01 Mar 1994, Accepted 05 Apr 1994, Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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