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Can zantac (ranitidine) cause shortness of breath when used for longer than 14 days?
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Not likely: Shortness of breath is not a common side effect of Zantac (ranitidine). If you are experiencing shortness of breath, you should contact your doctor right away, or be seen in an Urgent Care or ER.
Answered 6/17/2017
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