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Have started zantac 300 (ranitidine) to be taken for 1 month i have a blood test fbc ,serum folate, (folic acid) serum b12 can this medication interfere with it?

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Dr. Tonya Fordham
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
No: The test should be accurate while taking this medicine. I hope you are well.
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Dr. Diane Minich
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