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I have been taking zantac (ranitidine) (acid refulx tablets) for 3 yrs daily, could this have caused long term health problems or deficiencies?
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Safety of Zantac (ranitidine): I believe you are taking forsymptoms arising from acid in the stomach. Long term stomach acid suppression is needed to suppress symptoms arising from it or due to history of stomach ulcers., although more effective medicines called as proton pump inhibitor are available even over the counter sold as omeprazole. Long term effects of acid suppression may include calcium and vit d deficiency.
Answered 12/25/2012
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