ZANTAC 150 Reviews (RANITIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 2.1 (254 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ZANTAC 150 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ZANTAC 150 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | GERD and severe acid reflux | Instant relief of most heartburn symptoms, a bit of upset stomach and lower back pain somewhat tired all the time and joint and bone pain possibly associated with the use of Zantac. | I switched from dr prescribed nexium to 150 mg Zantac, 3 days in I started feeling really exhausted and a lot of joint pain and some over all restlessness, trouble sleeping. But Zantac does relieve the heartburn.depending on how severe your reflux is would determine if the side effects are worth the use of this product. | M | 48 | 2 months 150 mg | 12/25/2019 | 3 | GERD and severe acid reflux | Instant relief of most heartburn symptoms, a bit of upset stomach and lower back pain somewhat tired all the time and joint and bone pain possibly associated with the use of Zantac. | I switched from dr prescribed nexium to 150 mg Zantac, 3 days in I started feeling really exhausted and a lot of joint pain and some over all restlessness, trouble sleeping. But Zantac does relieve the heartburn.depending on how severe your reflux is would determine if the side effects are worth the use of this product. | M | 48 | 2 months 150 mg | 12/25/2019 | 3 | nausea resulting from kidney stones | haven't had much problem with dyspepsia for years, but when my kidney stones make my back cramp badly it makes my stomach to upset to keep food down, and passing, and to take pain killers. It actually seems to abate the cramping better than the pain killers, but I am unsure if it address the cause or the result of my digestive discomfort. Kidneys do not feel pain per se, the pain comes from the cramps in the back as a result of the damage. Possibly the zantac is blocking this signal? in any case, it always seemed to bring on reflux before taking it away before, but now it seems integral in management of my back pain from kidney stones. I would be interested to hear if anyone else has similar experiences and ideas about them. | to feel totally pain and nausea free has been requiring three 150s a day, I don't like the way this dosage makes my head feel, akin to a slight light-headedness | M | 48 | 3 days 75-150 3X day | 3/19/2012 | 2 | Heartburn | Anxiety, dizziness, loss of apetite | Switched to Zantac on doctor's recommendation from Prilosec. Although Zantac does relieve from heartburn, the side effects are not worth it. No other choice for me but to try and make a drastic diet change. | M | 48 | 4 days 150mg 2X day | 12/21/2017 | 1 | Yes | Anxiety only when taking Zantac . When stop next day I feel better. I only took once in awhile. on days I took I got anxiety attack | F | 48 | 5 times 150mg | 7/21/2017 | 1 | heartburn | did not help at all feels it made things worse | M | 48 | 1 days 2X day | 10/25/2010 | 3 | Grade 1 reflux, mild gastritis | Worked for GERD pain but terrible constipation. Needed an enema to pass stool. Also affected my eyesight. | F | 49 | 7 days 150mg x1 | 1/1/2013 | 2 | doctor prescribed for pre-ulcer | Incredibly sore breasts. Just awful. The website mentions "gynomastia" as a side-effect in men, but nothing for women. I also got a one-day period (the bleeding stopped when I stopped taking the medicine) even though I'm in the middle of menopause and haven't had a period in 4 months. Also very lightheaded and somewhat dizzy. | Ick. | F | 49 | 5 days | 6/17/2007 | 1 | GERD/heartburn | Nasty, progressively worse headaches, severe muscle pain in neck and shoulders, racing mind at night with chills and sweats waking me up, growing confusion during the day. | Prescribed for long term use but I wouldn't take this again. | F | 49 | 30 days 150 mg 1X day | 3/22/2010 | 1 | gerd | After taking zantac 300mg for four days I experienced numbness in my legs and pain down both arms. The gastro doc took me off of it, but my liver enzymes are very high and I have to go for many procedures to see if I have liver damage. In addition, I also need cardiac exams to rule out a heart attack. | This drug should be taken off the market it is very dangerous. | F | 49 | 4 days 150mg/2day | 12/8/2014 | 1 | Gastrits / Acid | Where do i begin? Thinking I had a Zantac 75 I ingested instead two Zantac 150 by not double checking the box first. Bad nervousness Agitation, Insomnia, sharp ULQ stomach pains, nerve like body pains shooting all over, muscle spasms (my limbs involuntarily moving and twitching) Took the pills at 4pm today, it is now 2am and I am in pain and very uncomfortable. | I was worried that I overdosed on this garbage so I contacted Poison Control and they said that the amount I took would not equate to an overdose or even tbe severe symptoms Iam having! If one more person says this crap is safe will meet my fist. Got to be a Big Pharma conspiracy to omit that even "acceptable" doses may lead to insane body reactions and probably organ damages.. I pray tbis crap gets out of my system soon and hopefully taking with it the piercing stomach pain. Oh and joy they told me this poison will remain at least 18hours as my poor kidneys eliminate the toxin. Beware. | F | 49 | 1 days 300 | 4/3/2018 | 4 | Gastritis | Headaches for the last 2 days...will continue to see if there is any improvement over the next several days. | Have taken every brand of PPI's and H2 drugs on and off over the last 8 years. All of the drugs improved my stomach related issues, but all have caused me heart arrhythmia and other symptoms mentioned on this site. (tachycardia, PVCs, PACs, insomnia, sweats). I have refused to take any of these meds for this reason, but it seems I have no other options at this time of need.. So. I'm taking Zantac again, but have since found that adding a magnesium supplement of 200mg /day (which is less than the RDA) seems to prevent the arrhythmia. (knock on wood) and other symptoms. A holistic doctor told me about the magnesium and acid reducers. Most people do not get adequate magnesium in their diets and the acid reducers deplete the level even more. You need to take specific brands of magnesium for best absorption. Check this link regarding the FDA notice on magnesium and acid reducers. arthritisselfmanagement.com/newsletter/03-10-2011/new-fda-warning-on-acid-reducers/ | M | 50 | 5 days 150mg 2X day | 8/31/2011 | 3 | LPRD | Headaches | Worked very well in relieving sore throat related to LPRD but I can't take the headache side effect so I'm trying a smaller dose. | M | 50 | 2 months | 10/2/2006 | 1 | acid reflux | Terrible headache, feeling nauseuos in the morning | I have had the most horrible headaches from this medicine! Cannot function. I will never take it again! I also feel out of it probably from the intense pain I have had all day. I also don't see that it has helped my symptoms. | F | 50 | 4 days 75 1X day | 8/3/2012 | 5 | Reflux, heartburn | None - I take 75mg at bedtime | Very effective at low dose | M | 51 | 1 years 75 mg 1X day | 7/22/2015 | 5 | Chest pains diagnosed as GERD | After about a week I experienced a little constipation. | I was skeptical having had heartburn before that this would resolve my chest pains (I was seriously worried it was cardiac or pulmonary + really bad), but a couple of days in it did! I also evaluated my diet and made some small adjustments (less caffeine, carbonated beverages, more consistent small meals), and I'm pleased I trusted the Dr. and am pain-free. | F | 51 | 21 days 150mg 2X | 6/29/2017 | 4 | too much acid in my stomach | Headache,gas,infrequent bowel movements,stomach cramps but the side effects dont happen every day. They come and go. | It has helped me. I have taken Prevacid and Prilosec in the past and both of them I couldnt tolerate over time. So Zantac has been very helpful. | F | 51 | 14 days 150 MG 2X day | 5/25/2012 | 3 | gastritis | Occasional nausea especially in mornings, body aches, blurred vision at times, headaches, occasional sore throat, increased hunger. | I went on to zantac after being on Omeprezole which didn't agree with me after being on it for a few weeks, the side effects seem to come and go with this drug and I preferred it to Omeprezole. | F | 51 | 4 months 150mg | 3/31/2015 | 2 | Rash on back H2 blocker | Headache the third night can not sleep. Stomach pain also on day 2. I was taking one 150 mg pill a day .will stop taking this medication. | Also loose stools on day 2 and 3.I will talk to my doctor about this medicine. | M | 51 | 3 days 150 mg | 12/27/2014 | 2 | Acid Reflux / GERD | Anxiety, night sweats (maybe caused by the anxiety), dull ache in chest, stomach pain/discomfort, general sense of unease. | I have not been clinically diagnosed with acid reflux or GERD, but I sure have the symptoms - pain in mid-chest near breastbone, congestion after eating, constantly clearing my throat. My wife had used Zantac 75 & 150 for some time without any problems, so I thought I would give it a try. Worked for the GERD symptoms, but caused the others as described, which caused more anxiety. I really didn't associate these new symptoms with Zancat since it's OTC, but reading what others have written on this site, there is not doubt in my mind. The only reason I gave it a '2' rather than '1' is that it worked for the GERD, and others mat not have any problems. I won't be taking this again - unless I want to scare the crap out of myself. | M | 51 | 14 days 150 1X day | 1/9/2011 |