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Does zantac (ranitidine) elevate blood pressure in a person already diagnosed with hypertension?

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No it should not: Zantac (ranitidine) which is a called an h2 receptor blocker is used to treat esophageal and stomach conditions like peptic ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) and should not elevate the blood pressure.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/16/2016

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