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Could Weight Gain Be The Side Effects Of Taking Omeprazole And Ranitidine?

Hello My question is: Recently my medication has been changed I have been put on Omeprazole and Ranitidine for relfux. All of a sudden I am piling on the weight even though I watch very carefully what I eat. Could this weight gain be causede by of either of these thanks Maureen
Thu, 8 May 2014
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These medication does not cause wt. Gain. Try to think if you really maintain good diet habit. Do exercise like brisk walking in the morning. You should sweat to that extent, while maintaining walking daily.
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Could Weight Gain Be The Side Effects Of Taking Omeprazole And Ranitidine?

These medication does not cause wt. Gain. Try to think if you really maintain good diet habit. Do exercise like brisk walking in the morning. You should sweat to that extent, while maintaining walking daily.