What is Ranitidine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: RanitidineBrand:
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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How do members experience Ranitidine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
---|---|---|---|
Gastroesophageal reflux disease | 1,160 | 159 | |
Acid reflux | 292 | 76 | |
Gastritis | 144 | 11 | |
Food allergy | 83 | 6 | |
Chronic idiopathic hives | 76 | 2 |
Common side effects
Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Diarrhea | 4 | |
Stomach pain | 4 | |
Constipation | 3 | |
Abdominal bloating | 2 | |
Gas pain | 2 | |
Headaches | 2 |
Side effect severity
Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Severe | 9 | |
Moderate | 9 | |
Mild | 21 | |
None | 251 |
Member evaluations
Stefie/MS
evaluated on Oct 08, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for heartburn: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
rudicollis
evaluated on Jul 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for acid reflux: Moderate
- Side effects: None
LadySirona
evaluated on Mar 10, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for gastritis: Major
- Side effects: None
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