Zantac Side Effects

What is Zantac?

Zantac is generically known as Ranitidine, which is part of a group of drugs known as histamine-2 blockers. Zantac reduces how much acid is in the stomach. It is prescribed to people suffering from ulcers in the intestines and stomach. Zantac is also administered to treat problems associated with too much stomach acid, including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is also useful in treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other diseases causing heartburn. Zantac may be utilized for other reasons. Consult a doctor for more information about Zantac.

Potential for Abuse?

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Zantac Side Effects

Serious Zantac side effects:

• Chest pain
• Fever
• Being short of breath
• Coughing up green and yellow phlegm
• Nausea
• Irregular heart rate
• Vision problems
• Loss of hunger
• Darker urine, feces
• Jaundice

Less serious Zantac side effects:

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Insomnia
• Reduced sex drive, impotency, difficult orgasms
• Swollen or painful breasts (males)
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach discomfort
• Diarrhea and/or constipation
  

This is not a complete list of Zantac side effects. Consult your doctor for a full list.

Interesting Zantac Tidbits

Here are some interesting facts about Zantac:

• Zantac has a halflife of 2-3 hours
• Zantac is metabolized by the liver
• Zantac is relatively safe to use.  Complications are rare
  
• It can increase the absorption rate of amphetamines, meaning some caution should be taken with drugs like Adderall
  

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