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A member asked:

Could you tell me how long will it take for ranitidine to work, as i cannot swallow thanks....?

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30 minutes or so: But if you can't swallow, this pill will not help you. Besides the fact that if you can't swallow the pill won't go down, difficulty swallowing is a serious concern! you should be seen! (primary md, ent, and or GI physician).

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Answered 6/11/2014

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I have LPR and have been on ranitidine for 3 days.. today I feel like breathing is more restricted as well as swallowing.Can symptoms get worse on it?

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I'm a 27yr old male, 5'5", 140lbs, and have had a slight burning sensation in between my shoulder blades on the right side of the spine right after I swallow, and I feel it right before burping. I'm on 10mg of Celexa and taking Zantac (ranitidine).

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