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How long after taking ranitidine can i ingest alcohol?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Time: There is no rule as to when you can, but if you took it to help aide in heartburn associated with ingestion of alcohol, then I suggest you wait 30 minutes.

Answered 12/10/2016

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