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Feel like there's a pin in my stomach. i have successfully weaned of prilosec and am now on zantac (ranitidine) 75 once a day. i'm so constipated and the gas hurts?
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I'm not sure: of your question...you might help that constipation by increasing your fluid intake! Plain water is ok but if you like juice Apricot and Pear juice are natural "laxatives" (Prune juice being the "classic" Congrats on being able to discontinue Prilosec!!! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 8/5/2016
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