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Zantac

Ranitidine Hydrochloride

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7.5  Effectiveness
1.8  Side Effects
6.3  Holistic Benefits

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Zantac, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 2.6% 15.4% 59% 15.4% 7.7%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 97.4% 2.6% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 2.6% 89.7% 5.1% 2.6%
Breathing 0% 2.6% 94.9% 2.6% 0%
Confidence 0% 2.6% 92.3% 5.1% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 2.6% 97.4% 0% 0%
Digestion 2.6% 12.8% 51.3% 28.2% 5.1%
Emotional Well-being 0% 5.1% 79.5% 15.4% 0%
Energy 2.6% 2.6% 82.1% 7.7% 5.1%
Eyesight 0% 0% 97.4% 2.6% 0%
Memory 0% 2.6% 92.3% 5.1% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 5.1% 87.2% 7.7% 0%
Pain 2.6% 2.6% 79.5% 12.8% 2.6%
Patience 2.6% 5.1% 87.2% 5.1% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 5.1% 94.9% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 94.9% 5.1% 0%
Sleep 0% 12.8% 69.2% 7.7% 10.3%
Stress Level 0% 2.6% 82.1% 12.8% 2.6%
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Commonly Reported Zantac Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Constipation 83.9% 16.1% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 94.9% 5.1% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 94.9% 5.1% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 81.8% 18.2% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 94.9% 5.1% 0% 0% 0%
Indigestion 86.5% 10.8% 2.7% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 92.1% 5.3% 0% 2.6% 0%
Stomach Ache 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Sweating 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Zantac Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Appetite Loss 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Back Pain 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Chest Tightness 97.1% 2.9% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 96.6% 3.4% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 92.3% 7.7% 0% 0% 0%
Fever 96.7% 3.3% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 93.1% 6.9% 0% 0% 0%
Kidney Damage 97.1% 2.9% 0% 0% 0%
Nervousness 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Vomiting 97.3% 2.7% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Zantac
Since taking Zantac Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 2.2%
Stroke 2.2%
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16 Apr 2012 I thought it was for allergies...
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06 Jan 2012 Helped heal ulcers and reduce stomach burning. The prescription pills are expensive though
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10 Oct 2011 zantac is great for me
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05 Sep 2011 Zantac has helped my control my digestive problems.
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03 Jul 2011 Zantac has helped me in many ways by reducing my heartburn and leaving me more stress free and energetic.
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