Question 1

is it ok to take zantac (ranitidine) when im taking beta blockers and cephalaxin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The should not be any issue. I would advise staggering your doses and not taking these medicines together.

Question 2

i took zantac 150 last night and im having a bit of an anxiety attack. i took an ativan and didnt help. am i able to take a beta blocker right now?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Neither of the meds you mention interact with a beta blocker. Provided that you haven't taken any other medications that interact, and you are normally prescribed a beta blocker by your doctor for such a condition, you may consider taking it. As always, remember that this part of HealtTap is not a forum for medical advice, only for education and information. Hope this helps!

Question 3

is diflucan safe? i take a beta blocker and have occasional palps. also take zantac, xyzal, (levocetirizine) and anusol suppository. any of these mix badly?

Accepted Answer

Diflucan (fluconazole): No medication is safe, side effect of the medication depends on the type of med, dose and the duration of treatment .Diflucan (fluconazole) is often given for a few days like 7 days but there are some conditions where it is given for longer periods. If that's the case your liver function and blood counts should be checked periodically.

Question 4

is one dose of diflucan safe, if i'm on a beta blocker, xyzal, (levocetirizine) zantac, and suffer from palpitations? 42, vaginal yeast infcn, otc cream not working.

Accepted Answer

Safe: A single tablet  is usually very effective for vaginal yeast. Sometimes the diagnosis is wrong. Then the result is disappointing.

Question 5

i take prilosec in morning and zantac (ranitidine) at bedtime. zantac (ranitidine)  helped at night for a while..but now it isn't.  what can i do.

Accepted Answer

Increase the prilose: You may take an additional Prilosec at bedtime, or see your doctor for a rx strength
medication. An antacid as an additional 
medication may also be helpful.
If you have symptoms of relux over 2 times a week which are unrelieved with over the counter medications,  (burning from acid in your esophagus) you should seeyour dr.

Question 6

my doc advised me to take 40mg pantoprazole twice a day and ranitidine 300 mg at bedtime.is it safe for me?

Accepted Answer

Nocturnal acid : It is not a standard of care in practice to combine ppi and h2 blocker. It has side effects but there is one study that shows some benefit in lowering the reflux but i don't suggest to do it,    see here: addition of a h2 receptor antagonist to ppi improves acid control and decreases nocturnal acid breakthrough.
Mainie i, et al. Journal
j clin gastroenterol. 2008 jul;42(6):676-9.

Question 7

ate salad with grilled chicken, ranch dressing. tomatoes on it too. took tums. still have heartburn. take prilosec morning and zantac (ranitidine) at bedtime.

Accepted Answer

Tomatoes?: High fat meals and fried foods, large meals, chocolate, coffee, with or without caffeine, alcohol, mint, carbonated beverages, citrus juices, and tomato products all may aggravate gerd.

Question 8

is zantac (ranitidine) (histamine blocker) used for children for allergies.?

Accepted Answer

See below: Zantac (ranitidine) is not effective for prevention of allergy symptoms. It blocks the h2 histamine receptor instead of the h1. I have seen use of both an h! and an h2 blocker for the treatment of chronic hives.

Question 9

my doctor prescribed me ranitidine 500mg for my acid reflux. one pill before bedtime. is that dose too high? i was going to get zantac 150mg instead.

Accepted Answer

Ranitidine dosage: Ranitidine/Zantac is the same drug. The former is the generic name. They come in 150mg and 300 mg pills. So it would be difficult to get 500 mg at a time.
Call the doctor's office to clear up the confusion.

Question 10

can i take 3 zantac (ranitidine) at one time?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Risks outweigh benefits. Taking three 150 mg pills probably would not cause toxicity though it also would not likely provide more relief. Current recommended dosages for Zantac (or ranitidine) for most conditions is 150 mg twice daily or 300 mg once at bedtime.  Patients with erosive esophagitis may benefit from 150 mg four times daily but dosages are about every 6 hours, not all at once.

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Is it ok to take zantac (ranitidine) when im taking beta blockers and cephalaxin?

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I took zantac 150 last night and im having a bit of an anxiety attack. i took an ativan and didnt help. am i able to take a beta blocker right now?

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Is diflucan safe? i take a beta blocker and have occasional palps. also take zantac, xyzal, (levocetirizine) and anusol suppository. any of these mix badly?

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Is one dose of diflucan safe, if i'm on a beta blocker, xyzal, (levocetirizine) zantac, and suffer from palpitations? 42, vaginal yeast infcn, otc cream not working.

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I take prilosec in morning and zantac (ranitidine) at bedtime. zantac (ranitidine) helped at night for a while..but now it isn't. what can i do.

A member asked:

My doc advised me to take 40mg pantoprazole twice a day and ranitidine 300 mg at bedtime.is it safe for me?

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Ate salad with grilled chicken, ranch dressing. tomatoes on it too. took tums. still have heartburn. take prilosec morning and zantac (ranitidine) at bedtime.

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Is zantac (ranitidine) (histamine blocker) used for children for allergies.?

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My doctor prescribed me ranitidine 500mg for my acid reflux. one pill before bedtime. is that dose too high? i was going to get zantac 150mg instead.

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Can i take 3 zantac (ranitidine) at one time?

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