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I have lpr and have been on ranitidine for 3 days.. today i feel like breathing is more restricted as well as swallowing.can symptoms get worse on it?
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Stop medication.: While generally a very safe medicine, any symptoms such as you describe could relate to allergic reaction. Stop the medicine and see your doctor promptly. If progression of symptoms to shortness of breath, go to hospital ER for evaluation.
Answered 7/17/2018
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