A 29-year-old female asked:
i took 2 aleve at 1am it is now 5am may i take a zantac (ranitidine) for my acid reflux?
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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered
32 years experience Family Medicine
Yes: It is fine to take zantac (ranitidine) even with the aleve.
Answered on Nov 28, 2014
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Dr. Susan Rhoads commented
38 years experience Family Medicine
Only take Aleve (naprosyn), ibuprofen or aspirin containing products with food. Also, good idea to wait 30 minutes after taking before lying down. (Sleep on right side as well, elevate torso and head 40 to 60 degrees to minimize reflux at night).
Nov 27, 2014
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