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A member asked:

Are there any side effects to 300mg of zantac, (ranitidine) i start it tomorrow.i been taking 40mg of prilosec for years now.

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No: Zantac (ranitidine) is a very well tolerated histamine blocker with a side effect profile that rivals placebo. Good luck!

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Answered 3/29/2018

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