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What is Ranitidine?

Category: Prescription Drugs

Most popular types: Ranitidine OTC Zantac Zantac 300

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See also: Zantac

Ranitidine is an H2 blocker that is used in prescription strength for duodenal and gastric ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux, and as part of a multidrug regimen for the eradication of H. pylori to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Gastroesophageal reflux disease 1178 160
Acid reflux 297 76
Gastritis 147 11
Food allergy 82 5
Chronic idiopathic hives 75 2
Heartburn 67 24

Show all 79 reasons taken

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 9
Moderate 10
Mild 21
None 252

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Ranitidine

Side effect Patients Percentage
Diarrhea 4
Stomach pain 4
Abdominal bloating 3
Constipation 3
Gas pain 2
Headaches 2

Show all 25 reported side effects

Why patients stopped taking Ranitidine

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Reason Patients Percentage
Did not seem to work 123
Other 89
Doctor's advice 80
Course of treatment ended 45
Side effects too severe 14
Expense 13
Change in health plan coverage 10
Personal research 8
See all 319 patients who've stopped taking Ranitidine

Duration

Stopped taking Ranitidine

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 59
1 - 6 months 67
6 months - 1 year 48
1 - 2 years 42
2 - 5 years 55
5 - 10 years 38
10 years or more 18
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 208
Usually 49
Sometimes 18
Never taken as prescribed 17
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 3
Somewhat hard to take 17
A little hard to take 38
Not at all hard to take 234
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 1
$50-99 0
$25-49 6
< $25 124
Not specified 161

What people switch to and from

Patients started taking Ranitidine after stopping:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Omeprazole (Prilosec) 22
Esomeprazole (Nexium) 5
Pantoprazole (Protonix) 5
Lansoprazole (Prevacid) 2
Losartan (Cozaar) 1

Show all 6 treatments patients report switching from

Patients stopped taking Ranitidine and switched to:

Treatment Patients Percentage
Omeprazole (Prilosec) 35
Esomeprazole (Nexium) 8
Famotidine (Pepcid) 8
Pantoprazole (Protonix) 8
Lansoprazole (Prevacid) 4

Show all 14 treatments patients report switching to

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14 patient evaluations for Ranitidine

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Oct 8, 2017 (Started Jul 15, 2017)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for heartburn)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 300 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Mar 10, 2017 (Started Jul 01, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for gastritis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 150 mg Twice daily
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Jun 30, 2016 (Started Jul 01, 2013)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for acid reflux)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 300 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks
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