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Dr prescribed ranitidine bc i may have gastritis but i might not have it and i'm too scared to take it. what happens if i take it when nothing wrong?
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Safe to take: It's a very safe medication to take and it may provide you with relief. I would suggest a short 2 week course to see if you improve.
Answered 4/4/2016
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