Why ZANTAC 150* (Ranitidine hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*

Patient opinion of ZANTAC 150: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.72)

(based on 176 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )

Top 10 Reasons for taking** ZANTAC 150
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Reason # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Gastrooesophageal reflux disease*28
2Dyspepsia*16
3Gastritis*7
4Ulcer4
5Abdominal pain upper1
6Hypersensitivity1
7Oesophagitis1
8Urticaria1
9Urticaria cholinergic1

*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Top 20 Side Effects of ZANTAC 150 **
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Side Effect # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Headache*36
2Anxiety28
3Nausea*23
4Insomnia22
5Constipation17
6Flatulence16
7Dizziness*15
8Pain*13
9Discomfort13
10Dyspepsia12
11Myalgia11
12Abdominal discomfort11
13Chest pain9
14Abdominal distension9
15Eructation8
16Somnolence8
17Cardiac flutter8
18Vision blurred8
19Oropharyngeal pain7
20Malaise7

*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for ZANTAC 150

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* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Ranitidine hydrochloride (Zantac 25, Wal zan 150, Equate acid reducer, Careone acid reducer, Acid relief, Formucare ranitidine, Leader acid control, Major ranitidine, Ranitidina, Wal zan 75, Wal zan acid reducer, Acid reducer 150, Aptidine, Up and up ranitidine, Equate ranitidine, Ranitidine 150, Wal-zan 75, Zantac 75, Wal-zan, Ranitidine 75, Zantac 300, Ranitidine, Zantac, Zantac 150)

**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com