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I took zantac, almost daily, for about 5 years prior to recall. i wasn't overly cautious about how i stored all of it. i'm sure i occasionally took a tablet that was kept in my glovebox. how concerned should i be over the risk of cancer from it?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Zantac: I read a recent study that demonstrated no increased incidence of cancer in people who took zantac(ranitidine). I myself would not be concerned.

Answered 5/20/2020

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A member asked:

I took zantac, almost daily, for about 5 years prior to recall. i wasn't overly cautious about how i stored all of it. i'm sure i occasionally took a tablet that was kept in my glovebox. how concerned should i be over the risk of cancer from it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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