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What Causes Chronic Diarrhea While On Ranitidine?
I ve been on Ranitidine for 3 months & have developed chronic diarrhea. Also, my alkaline phosphatase has spiked. My research suggests these are not uncommon side effecte of the drug. I had been taking PPIs for years prior to switching to Ranitidine but they caused severe depletion of my magnesium levels to the point that I had to be hospitalized & infused with same. Any suggestions as to what I might try next?
Tue, 22 Jan 2019
Hello,
Diarrhoea is a common cause of using Ranitidine. In this case, I recommend stopping the medication.
I also recommend using an over the counter option like Imodium three tablets a day. I suggest to drink liquids and use a plain diet with bananas, toast, and rice.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Diarrhoea is a common cause of using Ranitidine. In this case, I recommend stopping the medication.
I also recommend using an over the counter option like Imodium three tablets a day. I suggest to drink liquids and use a plain diet with bananas, toast, and rice.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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