Ranitidine
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Has anybody been on Ranitidine please while taking pred and mtx. if so was there anyside effects.
many thank
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Notes on Ranitidine
sophiesu20099 margaret22251
Posted
dry mouth with passing time, gets less.
ask for for print out with RX
Still on PRENDISONE
margaret22251 sophiesu20099
Posted
thank you what do you mean a print out with RX i am not into all the abbrevatios sorry.
lodgerUK_NE margaret22251
Posted
All drugs come with side effects and the only experts on side effects and compatibility are Pharmacists.
Always pose you question to your Pharmacist, even when it has been prescribed by your GP. Compatibility is not there field. In fact , use the same pharmacy and get to know your Pharmacist.
This also applies when buying over the counter or homeopathic medications.
margaret22251 lodgerUK_NE
Posted
thank you, i did ask my pharmacist and she just shrugged and said ask your doctor.
EileenH margaret22251
Posted
Complain to her boss.
kate50809 margaret22251
Posted
I am taking Ranitidine. I haven't noticed any side effects yet but I did take them for a long spell a few years ago and developed red patches on my torso. They didn't itch or hurt but they did look horrible. My GP wouldn't commit himself as to the cause but they went away a few days after I stopped the Ranitidine.
Anhaga margaret22251
Posted
It's certainly not as bad for you as PPIs. It's been around for a long time. I have used it in the past, not while on pred, but only for a short period of time. Yes, best to check with pharmacist who will know if this drug can be taken long term. PPIs are often prescribed long term but when I looked up Omeprazole it definitely stated it was for short term use only. It can make developing osteoporosis more likely. I don't think the osteoporosis side effect is as issue with Ranitidine.
I assume you are on a medication because just taking food, like yoghurt, isn't working well enough for you?
margaret22251 Anhaga
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no i had taken mtx in the morning and one hour later i had pains in my burning pains in my chest, then i had a glass of warm water thinking i had heartburn. I started burping and the pain eased, but then it started and went on for a few hours , so off to docs and she said it was acid reflux
Anhaga margaret22251
Posted
That sounds most unpleasant. Hope you get things sorted soon.
Should have said, many years ago when I had a very bad reaction to naproxen (now otc as aleve) I was prescribed ranitidine (it was still a prescription med then) plus tums to deal with it. Have used ranitidine on and off since then with no problems, found it helpful, but I have no experience of taking it long term.
elizabeth16550 margaret22251
Posted
HI. I have GCA/PMR since Aug. '17. started on 60mg preds. & ACTEMRA - once weekly injection. Now on 1mg ... I have been on RANITIDINE This whole time and have had no problems. I take my preds in the morning and RANITIDINE after dinner in the evening. Helps me sleep through the night without stomach problems. It works for me and my doctor recommended it. Do check with your doctor.As for me, it works great.
margaret22251 elizabeth16550
Posted
many thanks i will try and see my doctor, as i go away saturday.
peggy_56092 margaret22251
Posted
I took it once and and developed hives.
EileenH margaret22251
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When I need antacid medication that is what I use - it is sold OTC as Zantac. It has far fewer side effects than omeprazole but does near enough the same thing.