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A member asked:
I took zantac every day for 6 yrs. now we know it's a likely carcinogen. it's been over 3 yrs since i stopped; how worried do i need to be? is cancer inevitable, considering i took it daily for 6 years?
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Zantac has a very small risk of producing cancer. See your primary care physician for a specific advice.
Answered 5/14/2023
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