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  1. What is this? Indigestion? 2nd November 2006
    ... of walking in each day for excercise. I've been on Ranitidine for about 6 months now, too. Does anyone know what...
    ... doc on the next visit. Could be a side effect of the Ranitidine or something....

  2. What are symptoms of Gallstones/bladder? 14th July 2006
    ... reflux causing indigestion. Try taking an antacid (e.g. ranitidine ) to see if that helps. If it does then there's your...

  3. Left side chest ache & GERD 14th July 2006
    ... For the past 3-4 months I've been taking 300mg Ranitidine at night for GERD or whatever it was that I had. That ... experienced this, and what are the effects from coming off Ranitidine ? Anyway, what I really want to know is the past...
    ... causing a niggling burning sensation in your chest. Ranitidine is designed to block this build-up. Missing a dose...
    ... causing a niggling burning sensation in your chest. Ranitidine is designed to block this build-up. " Pete, the ... cough chronic coughing. You are on a high dose of Ranitidine , which is part of the earlier generation of acid-reducers ... , called H-2 blockers. Ranitidine is the primary medication in drugs like Zantac and ... Pepcid and Tagament. Ranitidine is simply the generic name of that particular H-2 ... blocker. Ranitidine is most helpful for individuals who suffer occasional ... case. So you should plan on continuing to take the Ranitidine . If you run out and haven't gotten a prescription ... and on them as insurance pays for them. Should the ranitidine not continue to provide you with enough symptom relief...
    ... at first but had bad side effects, so I was put on Ranitidine instead. My only real concern is that I dont want...

  4. I don't know where else to turn to on this topic 13th July 2005
    ... nothing was wrong with my gall bladder...They gave me Ranitidine and Protonix but it does not help with anything. While...

  5. so much pressure in chest 11th December 2004
    ... finally went to the doctor, and they're trying me on " RANITIDINE " 150MG twice a day...it's an acid reflux drug. So...

  6. Help! 6 months of persistant ongoing nausea 18th February 2004
    ... glandular fever. Currently I have a jar of pills called Ranitidine ; I understand it's an antacid stronger than Gaviscon...

  7. indigestion and being sick 9th October 2003
    ... for GERD such as Tagamet aka cimetadine, Zantac aka ranitidine , Pepcid aka famotidine or the newest one Prilosec...

  8. Symptoms of high blood pressure that go away with exercise... 3rd September 2003
    ... over the counter tagamet aka cimetidine, Zantac aka ranitidine or Pepcid aka famotadine. You should also elevate...

  9. heartburn lead to cancer? 18th April 2003
    ... area. Until you see the doc pick up some Zantac aka ranitidine , Pepcid aka famotidine or Tagamet aka cimetidine...

General Health board
  1. What is this??? Undiagnosed "upper left quadrant" pain 15th March 2008
    ... antacids and from time to time got a RX for drugs like Ranitidine , Pantoloc etc and they always helped. However ... last 3 months and have tried various medications ( Ranitidine , Pantoloc, Nexium). None have seemed to really help...

  2. Mental effects on stomach 2nd June 2007
    ... associated with a weird pain) so he prescribed seom Ranitidine (zantac). that seemed to help for a while until it...

  3. Stomach Issues 12th March 2007
    ... stomach acid. He gave me a 20-day prescription of Ranitidine (Zantac family) and that helped overall. He said it...

  4. help! suffering ongoing nausea... 18th February 2004
    ... glandular fever. Currently I have a jar of pills called Ranitidine ; I understand it's an antacid stronger than Gaviscon...
    ... which is incredibly common, and untimately treatable. Ranitidine is a well known treatment for it. However, since nothing...
    ... it...i.e. at least try to do some investigations). Ranitidine an H2 blocker which works well for some people, but...

Acid Reflux board
  1. What could this be? No one knows... 18th June 2008
    ... Heart stress test (on the tread mill), prescription of Ranitidine that I took until I was told to stop...all nothing...
    ... I'm back on the Ranitidine until I see my Dr. (Making appointment tomorrow.)...

  2. solution for hitaus hernia 8th June 2008
    ... years old i have to take medicines like ranitidine ,omeprazole frequently otherwise i suffer from acid...

  3. What foods are best when dealing with Acid Reflux? 4th June 2008
    ... sauce. I take Nexium 40mg every morning and a 300mg Ranitidine at bedtime and mid-day....

  4. Reflux caused by nerves? 27th March 2008
    ... reckons its gallstones and i have been prescribed ranitidine (300mg) if you suffer from anxiety in general i'd...
    ... tummy issues you are currently having. And if the ranitidine is actually working. Thanks....
    ... reckons its gallstones and i have been prescribed ranitidine (300mg) if you suffer from anxiety in general i'd ... exactly is going on with your stomach issues and if the ranitidine is actually working. Im having a hard time finding...
    ... ive only been taking the ranitidine for just over a week but yes, my stomach is feeling ... quandry is though: is it feeling better because of the ranitidine OR have i convinced myself that "yes, he doctor said...

  5. Acid reflux sore throat for ~ 3 years, anyone like me? 25th March 2008
    ... started. As for medications I have had various PPI's, Ranitidine , and Gaviscon by the bucket, plus mastic capsules...

  6. help from you experts please-ranitidine 22nd March 2008
    ... with some help if poss? I've been prescribed 300mg Ranitidine and am taking 150mg in the morning and 150mg at night...
    ... Isnt ranitidine the same as zantac? It will take longer than 2 days...

  7. Knot in stomach - gall stones - ranitidine HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 19th March 2008
    ... your gallblader could also be an ulcer or gastritis. Ranitidine is an acid suppressing medication and should help...

  8. Reflux & Hiatus Hernia 5th March 2008
    ... it was just a bad case of reflux. Dr. has put me on Ranitidine 1 tab of a night I'm still on Nexium 1 tab of a morning...

  9. LPR Thoughts 21st February 2008
    ... larynx cancer. Raising my bed, and taking a lot of ranitidine (Zantac) does not help. Nexium, Prevacid, and Protonix...

  10. Symptoms of GERD 3rd February 2008
    ... symptoms, have done for about three years now. i am on ranitidine to help with acid reflux but still i feel something...

  11. High Acid Foods? 30th January 2008
    ... roenterologist wrote it off as stress. Both Omeprazole and Ranitidine didn't seem to help one bit and they actually seemed...

  12. what are your side effects from taking p.p.i.s ? 28th January 2008
    ... cramping and stomch pains etc. Finally my doc put me on ranitidine (zantac) at a dosage of 300mg 3 to 4 times daily....

  13. Acid Reflux/Weight Loss 26th January 2008
    ... meals or else I get severe reflux. Omeprazole and Ranitidine are not working for me. I'm trying very hard to...

  14. Too little stomach acid? 18th January 2008
    ... First post. I've taken Omeprazole (Prilosec) and Ranitidine (Zantac). Not only do the two of these not seem...

  15. palpatations,sweating & sic feeling? 14th January 2008
    ... what works best for her. So she gave me a script for Ranitidine which must be the same as Zantac & said if the previcid...
    ... staying on it longer, I am trying to figure out if Ranitidine is like the zantac, the doctor said she was going ... prevacid did not work but gave me the script for the Ranitidine . The way I feel at this time is I have enough pain...
    ... [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="3"] Ranitidine is generic Zantac, not too horribly costly if you...

  16. GERD is ruining my life! 2nd January 2008
    ... never really been on. She also gave me a script for Ranitidine which I believe is the same as Zantac. The doc said ... working in half, so after surgery I am to take the Ranitidine because it does not work the exact way as the rest...

  17. I'm not sure if this is GERD 22nd December 2007
    ... lasts for an entire day. I was earlier prescribed ranitidine for this problem and later prescribed nexium. I wanted...
    ... lasts for an entire day. I was earlier prescribed ranitidine for this problem and later prescribed nexium. I wanted...

  18. need something better for night time reflux 29th October 2007
    ... before dinner and then also before bed. I also am on Ranitidine twice a day-PPIs didn't help me at all. It's better...

  19. Zantac and anxiety 28th September 2007
    ... I'm also on twice a day Ranitidine (Zantac) 150mg. I know what you mean by being aware...

  20. Hope I'm going to get better. ! 18th September 2007
    ... along with the stomach etc. Took large doses of Ranitidine , Gaviscon and PPI's, plus scans etc. and diet.......

  21. Gall Bladder dysfunction vs. GallStones 13th September 2007
    ... I'm on protonix 40mg twice and two doses of 150mg ranitidine daily. I get hungry about every 4 - 5 hrs. and eating...

  22. Post Gallbladder Problems 12th September 2007
    ... may be GERD or gastritis so I was given scripts for Ranitidine (Zantac) and Promethazine and told to stay on a bland ... and was given samples for Protoxin to accompany my Ranitidine . I was also scheduled for an Ultrasound on my GB...
    ... this schedule very strickly) as follows: 150mg Ranitidine (Zantac) about 9:00AM 30-35 mins. later eat a fairly ... usually my usual turkey Subway sandwich another Ranitidine when I get home from work about 5:30/6PM 30-35 mins...

  23. Nexium no longer working, What PPI helps you? 22nd August 2007
    ... Nexium also stopped working for me. Went back onto Ranitidine 150 mg twice a day. The evening tablet take at about...

  24. Can Prilosec be used with Cimetidine? 3rd August 2007
    ... during the day but not at night. It suggested that Ranitidine be used at night, before going to bed. I'd like to...

  25. H Pylori Treatment 27th June 2007
    ... twice a day. I have been advised to continue with the Ranitidine for a couple of weeks after the treatment has finished ... . Also keep some Ranitidine handy ... just in case. My problems I have had for...
    ... twice a day. I have been advised to continue with the Ranitidine for a couple of weeks after the treatment has finished ... . Also keep some Ranitidine handy ... just in case. My problems I have had for...
    ... taking the lansoprazole, Since last night I'm on the Ranitidine twice a day. Before I was only taking it once. Regards...

  26. How do you ween off of Nexium? 31st May 2007
    ... for about 5 years and recently added 300mg daily of Ranitidine . I'll need to be off all acid suppression meds for...
    ... for about 5 years and recently added 300mg daily of Ranitidine . I'll need to be off all acid suppression meds for ... necessary. Hi, I've been on acid suppressing drugs ( ranitidine , then prevacid, and now 40mg of nexium) for 11 years...

  27. acid reflux, nexium not working 15th May 2007
    ... ask your doc about taking 40mg Nexium in morning and Ranitidine (Zantac) at night....

  28. Breathing more difficult as temperature rises 10th May 2007
    ... years, including Nexium...... then went back onto Ranitidine 150mg twice a day. Since Christmas I haven't taken...

  29. Acid reflux? 9th May 2007
    ... ago and was found to have acid reflux/gerd, and took Ranitidine 150mg. For about a month now my problems have returned...
    ... Hi, I am sorry you have to suffer this. Ranitidine isn't as strong as the PPI acid blocker meds. If you...

  30. Catch 22 9th May 2007
    ... then you've nothing to lose. Some people get by on Ranitidine at night instead....

  31. Tightness in Chest. Narrowed esophagus? 6th May 2007
    ... hurts and my spine too. I'm on double dose Nexium with Ranitidine at night and the symptoms seem to worsen each day...
    ... hurts and my spine too. I'm on double dose Nexium with Ranitidine at night and the symptoms seem to worsen each day...

  32. naseau/reflux episode 5th May 2007
    ... wake up with the same problem. My doctor prescribed Ranitidine so I take that before I go to bed and it is helpful...

  33. antacids and alcohol 25th April 2007
    ... laughingman, No its not your imagination. Zantac and Ranitidine can interfere with the metabolism of alcohol. Studies...
    ... laughingman, No its not your imagination. Zantac and Ranitidine can interfere with the metabolism of alcohol. Studies...

  34. Interesting article, this may answer some questions.. 23rd April 2007
    ... because I'm suffering so much while on Nexium and Ranitidine . I seem to have tried every PPI, at every dose, and...

  35. How do you control Non-Acid Reflux? 23rd April 2007
    ... bitter taste despite being on high doses of Nexium and Ranitidine . Almost one year now of worsening symptoms. I have...

  36. Need some help! 17th April 2007
    ... morning and he thinks i have acid reflux, hes put me on ranitidine for a month to see how it goes, i take two a day one...

  37. Is this indigestion? 9th March 2007
    ... slouching after eating, no greasy food, 300 mg of ranitidine before bedtime.And a lot of praying helps!...

  38. Is this GERD? / Persistent cough 6th February 2007
    ... zantac, but the prescription one. I'm thinking it's ranitidine . So I am thinking this is stomach-related though...

  39. what to do with the asthma like feeling? 27th January 2007
    ... emeals right? I have tried it before with nexium and ranitidine but I didnt find anything different... well exept...
    ... emeals right? I have tried it before with nexium and ranitidine but I didnt find anything different... well exept...

  40. Lump in throat is killing me!! Help! 23rd January 2007
    ... gets worse every day depite double strength PPI's Ranitidine and even a spate of motility drugs. I hope we all...

  41. My heartburn isn't going away, AT ALL..... 18th January 2007
    ... ingredient in these products is a compound called " Ranitidine ". These pills are quite safe, and for treating chronic ... re suffering now, go to the drugstore and buy some Ranitidine . Take at least 150 mg and see how you feel. If it...
    ... the doctor and they wanted me to consume 300 mg of Ranitidine daily. Instead, I just took 75 mg 2 hours before...

  42. Tired of hearing about PPI's being bad 9th January 2007
    ... were so bad I had to stop them. Now I just take Ranitidine which is also an H2 blocker. It helps some but I...

  43. Feeling Worse on PPI ?? 15th December 2006
    ... nausea, agitation, pain in face and burning. Now I take ranitidine , Gaviscon after meals and Pepto Bismol for nausea...

  44. What is the best OTC med for LPR? 14th December 2006
    ... acid reducer" but the active ingredient is the same: ranitidine ....
    ... meds are the class called H-2 blockers, which include ranitidine , which is the ingredient found in Zantac and Pepcid...

  45. ?'s concerning upcoming endoscopy 21st November 2006
    ... then and took them right up to the test. Now I take ranitidine because of bad side effects. Good luck on your...

  46. LPR-can't find correct treatment 21st November 2006
    ... side effects when I took them before. Now I'm taking ranitidine but I still have the throat symptoms. I can't feel...
    ... side effects when I took them before. Now I'm taking ranitidine but I still have the throat symptoms. I can't feel...

  47. Anyone have watery mouth? 16th November 2006
    ... cough, throat clearing and hoarseness. I only take ranitidine now as I have bad side effects on PPIs. I think this...

  48. Ranitidine!!! 16th November 2006
    ... I have taken ranitidine -same dose as you-for more than ten years. They help ... them because of bad side effects and went back to ranitidine . It is not as strong but I know it is helping me...
    ... got health anxiety, too, along with reflux. I took ranitidine a while back before I started Prilosec and they did...
    ... I wouldnt worry about ranitidine ... I take 300mg 4x daily... Its the only thing that...
    ... [size="4"]i've Been Takeing Ranitidine For 6 Months 2x A Day 150mg, Doesn't Help Me At All...
    ... Hopefully this will work, does anyone know if rhe Ranitidine is like the Zantac? Thanks Sammy...
    ... Hopefully this will work, does anyone know if rhe Ranitidine is like the Zantac? Thanks Sammy Yes it is.......
    ... [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="3"] Ranitidine is generic Zantac.. It is one of the only things ... We have tried other drugs and I always go back to ranitidine , the side effects are way way less than any of the...

  49. weird chest feelings??? 10th November 2006
    ... don't think it's caused from that but i was given ranitidine but i don't use it that much because i don't get much...

  50. help...PPI Side effects 10th November 2006
    ... different PPI, or a high dose H2antagonist (such as ranitidine , 300mg twice daily)...

  51. Symptoms of acid reflux? 7th November 2006
    ... sugar. I don't have much burning but I think the ranitidine is helping that symptom. I tried PPIs but had bad...

  52. Pain starts in back then abdominal cramping/pain 22nd September 2006
    ... aren't in yet. I'm taking protonix once a day and ranitidine twice a day. My symptoms are not going away. Today...

  53. Is it GERD, or a Heart attack, or Lung desease !! 27th August 2006
    ... with or without jaundice. In such circumstances, ranitidine should be immediately discontinued. These events are...

  54. Missing Work 16th August 2006
    ... Gaviscon, hoping the symptoms would cease. I took Ranitidine at the beginning, which helped but not to the degree...
    ... Gaviscon, hoping the symptoms would cease. I took Ranitidine at the beginning, which helped but not to the degree...
    ... I might have tried Gaviscon once. Not sure what Ranitidine is... My sinuses are terrible right now... I am...

  55. Losing Sleep due to fluttering in chest and stomach 16th August 2006
    ... take PPIs because of side effects and am just taking ranitidine now. When I asked my doctor about them he said they...

  56. Can anxiety make Gerd worse? 15th August 2006
    ... helped me a lot is lorazapam for nerves. I also take ranitidine , pepto bismol, gaviscon and try not to eat too many...

  57. What side effects did you get while on PPIs? 15th August 2006
    ... am having terrible headaches!!!! I take Aciphex and Ranitidine --- don't know which one is causing it....

  58. Severe Headaches On Gerd Meds???? 12th August 2006
    ... on LPR meds for about 3 weeks. Taking Aciphex and Ranitidine . All of a sudden I am having KILLER headaches. Could...

  59. When do you feel relief? 3rd August 2006
    ... around from med to med. Right now Aciphex in the am and Ranitidine in the pm are helping. I have also modified my diet...

  60. Help...Prilosec vs. Aciphex 2nd August 2006
    ... think that Zantac has any calcium in it. It's just Ranitidine . Just don't buy the souped up versions like Pepcid...

  61. OTC Medication 1st August 2006
    ... generation of acid-reducers and the principle ingredient, Ranitidine , is found in many preparations like Tagamet and Xantac ... effects from PPIs. But the mega-dose level is 300 mg of Ranitidine , and at that dosage, most people actually get Ranitidine ... permission from the FDA to sell the drug OTC, just as Ranitidine had originally been prescription-only and then gone ... other people sometimes take 150 or 300 mg of generic Ranitidine at that time. I have also found that I can take...

  62. Anyone experience Contact Dermatitis on PPIs? 29th July 2006
    ... Since I began taking Aciphex and Ranitidine I am getting really red patches on my cheeks, looks...

 
 
 

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