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Overview (Source: MedLinePlus)
Ranitidine is used to treat ulcers; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the food pipe (esophagus); and conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Over-the-counter ranitidine is used to prevent and treat symptoms of heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach. Ranitidine is in a class of medications called H 2 blockers. It decreases the amount of acid made in the stomach. ...
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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before taking ranitidine, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ranitidine or any other medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention either of the following: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); and triazolam (Halcion). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had porphyria, phenylketonuria, or kidney or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking ranitidine, call your doctor. ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Ranitidine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: headache; constipation; diarrhea; upset stomach; vomiting; stomach pain. Ranitidine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. ...
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