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A member asked:

After how many days burning of throat and chest will stop after starting medication like zantac (ranitidine) 150 twice daily?

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Varies: If not better in 2-3 weeks see GI specialist. If you are on Prilosec also as in your history you should see a GI specialist sooner.

Dr Altman and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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