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Can Ranitidine Be Taken For A Long Duration?

I take 150 mg but usually only take one half pill at night. I took Nexium for several yrs. and liked it best until until the news came out how Nuxium could cause worse problems. Will I have to stay on Ranitidine for all my life? or will heart burn ever get any better? Also, what are side effects of it?
Thu, 20 Dec 2018
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Hi,

Some of the common side effects of Ranitindine can be:

- Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain.
- Headache.
- Insomnia.

Swollen or tender breasts. You have to use it as long as you will have heartburn.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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Can Ranitidine Be Taken For A Long Duration?

Hi, Some of the common side effects of Ranitindine can be: - Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain. - Headache. - Insomnia. Swollen or tender breasts. You have to use it as long as you will have heartburn. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician