Prescription strengths are also used to treat and prevent more serious ulcers in the stomach and intestines. Try Pepcid AC with the famotidine.I have been taking generic rx zantac 800 mg for over 3 years. The side effects for so that were so bad that I thought I needed an IV from the hospital just so I can have fluids so it can leave my body! health condition. Thank youI’m with u Susan DEmore-Zantac together with Zertec is the only thing that works for me-I suffer from GERD and allergies and asthma! another doctor gave me that for my severe acid reflux.Thank you, Michele! The tests also show NDMA levels increase in some ranitidine products when the drug is exposed to higher than room temperatures. Just pay your tax as you use it, that should cure everything.I’ve taken it for years and took 150mg at least once a day throughout my entire pregnancy. ** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. boring) diet to avoid taking these drugs. The latter “occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus)” and irritates the lining of your esophagus, Drug companies Apotex and Novartis, through its generic division, have recalled all of their generic ranitidine products sold in the U.S., Antacids and other H2 blockers such as Pepcid (famotidine) and proton pump inhibitors, like Nexium, can relieve heartburn symptoms.
other information that may be mentioned on this website. Always consult your However, the FDA’s recent laboratory testing results demonstrate that levels of NDMA in some ranitidine finished drug products increase over time at room temperature. so i will keep informed of the situation but i do not plan on stopping unless it becomes no longer available and i have no other choice.I been taking ranadinefor months now is it safe I’m freaking outI been taking 150mg for a couple of years now.

At the moment, I am most upset by the fact that my pharmacy did not notify me of this – perhaps because their source for this medication is not from these manufacturers? The dr started me on 3 a day nothing else works for my acid reflux!It would be useful to know what to equate this risk to. I took it so my stomach lining and esophagus lining would not rear down and create esophageal cancer!Most people take a prescribed drug for more than ‘a few days’, especially this type of drug. Yes, all formulations of ranitidine are affected by this action.A. I suggest you talk to a dr and see if you get the same answer. Sandoz has voluntarily recalled its 150mg and 300 mg ranitidine tablets. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of products that have been proven to cause cancer (including plain water from cities around the world), so this is most probably a lot of “ado about nothing”.

As for the meds. Just think about it: breathing air in most cities around the world introduces more harmful carcinogens than swallowing thousands of Ranitidine pills. So, what am I to be on the watch for?

What should you do if your blood pressure medication…Ranitidine (Zantac) recall expanded, many questions remainContrary to popular belief, epidurals don't prolong…Travel tips: What you need to know before, during,… Can’t use PPI’s because of arrhythmia. WTH? After I got home I saw one of those “lawsuit” ads which stated basically what my dr. told me.
After switching to alkaline water, he seldom takes a pill. The contents displayed within this public group(s), such as text, graphics, and other material ("Content") are intended for educational purposes only. I was on Nexium and that is why they stopped it and put me on Ranitidine. I’m in the UK.I’ve been taking Zantac for over 20 years so why the big concern NOW!! It belongs to the class of drugs known as H2 (or histamine-2) blockers. Check it out. In the event of a medical emergency, call a doctor or 911 immediately.This website does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, procedures, opinions, or Not sure I’m comfortable with this answer considering my baby pretty much has been taking it while in th womb and now breastfeeding ( he’s 8 months old ). The FDA is also advising consumers taking OTC ranitidine to stop taking any tablets or liquid they currently have, dispose of them properly and not buy more. It is over the counter.If you’re taking 2-3 a day it’s probably time to see your Doctor and get a Rx for something better that will last for 12 or 24 hours.