Question 1

can you take zantac (ranitidine) and omeprazole together?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but they work: differently and need to be taken during different times of the day.  Omeprazole needs to be taken before breakfast, and Zantac (ranitidine) after dinner.

Question 2

can i take omeprazole and zantac (ranitidine) extra strength pill together since the omeprazole doesn't work much with my gerd?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but chk it out: You can use both medications if you need them to control your significant gerd/reflux trouble, but i would advise checking it out with your doc to see why you are having such bad reflux. An infection such as helical pylori causing gastritis/ulcers? Hiatal hernia? Nonulcerative dyspepsia? Minimize alcohol, caffiene, and minty/spicy foods n don't eat before bed. Don't smoke. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 3

will my stomach ulcer still heal if i take omeprazole and ranitidine,  but also aspirin every day? aspirin hurts but i have chronic headache .

Accepted Answer

Stop Aspirin: Not only is the answer a very loud no. But, Aspirin over use can cause head aches.  You have to find a different way to treat your head ache.

Question 4

which is safer to take..150mg ranitidine or 20mg omeprazole?

Accepted Answer

Both are very safe: Omeprazole is on average more effective overall, and sustains the effectiveness over the long term. If you are happy on ranitidine, there is no reason to change. Omeprazole has been associated with osteoporosis, and certain antibiotic associated diarrheas, and other rare side effects. As drugs go, it is very safe and very few people have problems with it.

Question 5

my husband took omeprazole in the early afternoon , can he take a zantac (ranitidine) at night.

Accepted Answer

Sure, that's fine.: Omeprazole and Zantac (ranitidine) can be safely taken together.

Question 6

i have been on omeprazole for a long time can i substitute this with   ranitidine and is it safe to take 600mg daily. i have 300mg daily ?

Accepted Answer

See below: Omeprazole is stronger acid inhibitor than ranitidine, but if gerd symptoms have improved significantly, can try the zantac. Suggest use 300 mg dose, however; if symptoms recur on that dose, return to Omeprazole & consult with doc for re-evaluation & options.

Question 7

is it ok to take ranitidine and omeprazole  with paxil (paroxetine) cr?

Accepted Answer

If prescribed : Neither ranitidine or Omeprazole should have any interaction with Paxil (paroxetine) cr. As long as these medications were prescribed this way, you should be fine.

Question 8

i have gerd and take omeprazole and zantac (ranitidine) for more than 2 years i've food stuck and recently diagnosed with hiatal hernia what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Concerned: I would recommend you follow up with a gastroenterologist . If your symptoms have persisted for this long with the food getting stuck, you may an an egd ( camera down esophagus) to look for a blockage or stricture.

Question 9

can i start ranitidine the day after stopping omeprazole?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but....: you should probably not be on EITHER long term.  Is your doctor supervising your use?

Question 10

if omeprazole is not recommended for long term use, what would you suggest as a suitable alternative? ranitidine has been tried and did not work.

Accepted Answer

Long term use?: The question is why? and at what dose? I recommend using Nexium (esomeprazole) or Zegerid however, you must understand that the over the counter medications are usually 1/2 strength of the prescription dose.

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Can i take omeprazole and zantac (ranitidine) extra strength pill together since the omeprazole doesn't work much with my gerd?

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Will my stomach ulcer still heal if i take omeprazole and ranitidine, but also aspirin every day? aspirin hurts but i have chronic headache .

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Which is safer to take..150mg ranitidine or 20mg omeprazole?

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My husband took omeprazole in the early afternoon , can he take a zantac (ranitidine) at night.

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I have been on omeprazole for a long time can i substitute this with ranitidine and is it safe to take 600mg daily. i have 300mg daily ?

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Is it ok to take ranitidine and omeprazole with paxil (paroxetine) cr?

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I have gerd and take omeprazole and zantac (ranitidine) for more than 2 years i've food stuck and recently diagnosed with hiatal hernia what should i do?

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Can i start ranitidine the day after stopping omeprazole?

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If omeprazole is not recommended for long term use, what would you suggest as a suitable alternative? ranitidine has been tried and did not work.

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