What type of cancer does this cause?? The bottom line is if someone gets cancer, let alone dies from it …there will never be a way to attribute it to Ranitidine. Still, I have signed onto a class action lawsuit, yet highly doubt much of it comes to it. Perhaps some safeguards for people in the future.
Big Parm could care less about humans-What is with the FDA we need new people they are suppose to protect us not consistently change their minds after 2 years and Azure totally agree with you. Its really all about the money!!! What is the path to join this class action lawsuit you joined? I was prescribed the mg for 90 days and just finished script but DO NOT want to refill script… than you so much for input!!
Take into consideration all the good meds they have brought forth. H2 blockers saved my life from a devastating grade c esophagitis that severely constricted my esophagus twice in my life. Every item you ingest, especially medicines, come with a certain amount of risk, especially over the long term as they learn more and more about each of them, how they interact with certain people with certain medical conditions, and with other medicines.
Yes, funny how Canada with gov. Sponsored health care pulls Zantac, yet here in the good ol USA and big pharma and multi billion dollar insurance companies tell us everything is fine, nothing to see here. Money profits over health. Bravo, re last sentence! Reliable research protocol- double-blind study no longer exists. One and a half years ago I had to go into the hospital for emergency surgery. I had a bleeding ulcer. When the surgeon got to taking care of my ulcer they discovered a tumor.
Turned out to be cancer. Proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole has been proven through many studies that it has a high risk of cancer over years of usage……..
Someone has a new medication to come out on the market cheaper to manufacture…. Different patent that they can squeeze for maximum profit. Are all the generics going to disappear, leaving only patented, newer drugs, available, even though ranitidine has been tested by millions of the ultimate lab rats, us , with remarkably few issues attributed. Also, do all batches have NDMA, or just some, and do all manufacturers have the issue, or just some. Who raised the issue first — FDA or a pharma company?
Much more could be said but gets off the current topic. Why this fear-driven data-deficient action, causing withdrawal from the market without any human cases found, stoking fear for patients, while lethal drugs are still tolerated on the market en masse? FDA habitually allows products containing toxins to line drug store isles. Look up PPD. Judicious to assume if info about Ranitidine leaked through claiming minor risk- we must assume major risk.
Does that answer your question? A no-brainer. You know, the acid reflux I get and take this medication for can cause esophageal cancer if acid keeps burning it.
So what can we do? It has taken them long enough to publish information. So if all things being equal, dose this follow that this will follow like the baby talchum powder cover up law suites against these drug manufactures as well. Who is getting rich? Pharma companies!! Look on your Rx paperwork from your pharmacy. My doctors prescribed ranitidine for me years ago. I have a lot of stomach problems. I also have other health problems. I was never warned that it could happen,..
I honestly felt a little better off of it than when I took it, although my stomach acid came back. I told the doctor, but was told to keep taking it. Now, after reading about other countries banning it,.. What is considered a High Dosage of the product? I have taken two mg tablets a day for yrs. My creatine has been steadily climbing. Could there be a connection between the two? I been taking mg for a couple of years now. Just recently a mass was taken out of my esophagus was in for a biopsy only…I am very concerned.
What kind of cancer could Zantac cause? Now what am I going to do?? I feel exactly the same way. I have been taken for 20 years and am getting worried. My own opinion is the competitors just dont like how well it worked so they figured out a way to get it off the market by creating a cloud of suspicions about i.
They shouldnt be taking it off the market. And they can spare me the b. If pharmacies dont sell it that is the same as it being taken off the market. Why are medications contaminated? Why are pharmaceutical companies not held to Good Manufacturing Practices?
So how bad have I hurt my body….. I switched to famotidine which is another H2 blocker. It is over the counter. I mean pennies on the dollar! And no Insurance! Check it out. You might go to the other class like prilosec and nexium which are PPIs.
Proton pump inhibitors. I prefer the H2 histamine blockers like Zantac. But I only use it occasionally times a week. I am not a Doctor. This is just personal experience.
Does Zandoz Omeprazole 20 also have health risks? I have beeb using it for years. Although I had a lap nissan. I was taking prescription Ranitidine and now my doctor has prescribed prescription Pepcid — called Famotidine. Depending on your insurance, it may be a little more expensive than Ranitidine. Hope this helps you. You can take 1 tsp. Baking Soda has been an old timers go to for many, many years.
Be advised though that it tastes horrible, so have a glass of water to chase it down right after ingesting it. I am right with you I would take 3 mg 3 x a day I have gerd really bad from surgeries in my throat.
I been taking ranidine from Walmart for about 14 yrs now , 2 to 4 tablets daily , so what do I do now? Am I at risk for some kind of cancer , someone let me know if I am supposed to get with a doctor or lawyer to see if 14 yrs of taking this stuff has had its toll on me or not. I agree with you Marsha I have been buying mine from Walmart for years, a few years ago I read it was not good to take Previced or Prilosec but Zantac was a better choice now I hear this everything seems to be bad now ,the medicine ,food,air,water.
Like you said now what?? I have been taking mg of ranitidine every day for a little over a year as it helps me with my gallbladder issues. Has anyone used it for similar reason? I need the zantac! No thanks! The preservatives in our food can cause cancer too. Also, the insecticides they spray on our food and chemicals in our water supply… Not treating acid reflux increases your risk of cancer too. Try ginger. I have found ginger to be a good natural heartburn remedy. Try to find candied ginger or ginger paste in a tube.
I have been on 2 zantac for more than 10 years now. The dr started me on 3 a day nothing else works for my acid reflux! It would be useful to know what to equate this risk to. For example, acrylamide produced by frying carbs chips, French fries etc in oil is also carcinogenic but no one is talking about closing down McDonalds.
I agree. This is the information people need to make a proper decision. Zantac has been my go to med for 15 years. I overspice, over drink , and over coffee.
Realizing Zantac is there! Sounds like back to alka seltzer or baking soda or lifestyle change. So how about Rx liquid Ranitidine given to children? Is the carcinogen found only in tablet form? Currently squirreling the internet in hopes of finding additional information.
I would also like to know about this.. In all forms. Read all info on web. What about the many women who took this drug during their pregnancies? How will we know how this affected our unborn babies?
How do we keep track of developments? I am wondering the same thing. I took Zantac regularly while I was pregnant with my son and he now is taking it at five months old. Yeah, I want to know as well! I took a lot of it while pregnant and then they prescribed it to my baby for the first 8months of his life.
I have been taking ranitidine for many years. I have been diagnosed with lymphoma. Possibly because it can take a long time for some issues to show, that did not show during clinical trials. I have taken mg for 14 years. Never had heartburn my rheumatologist put me on it to protect stomach from RA drugs side effects……. Just found out in last month my kidney function tests were a bit off. Dr said will recheck in 3 months.
The typical recommended dose for peptic ulcer disease in adults is mg twice daily for 4 — 8 weeks followed by maintenance dose of mg once daily. In this way, 5 mg NDMA is consumed per day that is total mg if used for 8 weeks. It can reach exposure of up to 1 Gm in a year which is alarming. Studies published in peer review scientific literatures reveal the existence of dangerous levels of NDMA in the urine of those who had taken Ranitidin.
I have been taking Zantac for over 20 yrs do i have to stop taking it?? Obaid, did you make that up? Are you taking over the counter??? The prescription stuff should be fine this is affecting over the counter stuff that is what my pharmacy told me. Has no one at Harvard ever heard of synergistic effects?
Or pushing for essential meds to be made in the US AND have strict regulatory enforcement of manufacture of those medications? I quit and went to Pepcid.
Fed up!!! There is no proof of NDMA causing cancer at the dosage levels it is consumed through drug use. Ofcourse, patient safety is most important, but it seems like the big guys are behind this stuff to trample generic drug makers who manufacture other acidity drugs Just to clarify.. In fact they may save you from serious gastritis. Long term use.. As in months and years causes the lining of the stomach to wear off.
This is a risk for cancer. I have been on mgs a day for 7 years for severe acid reflux. If so, how much of a risk given amounts I have taken. I took it so my stomach lining and esophagus lining would not rear down and create esophageal cancer!
It sounds as if she is right. Does long term use of things like bisodol also affect the lining of the stomach, if you have gastritis which is difficult to cure? Is a boring diet like my friends — no spices, no alcohol etc — the answer? I have been on ranitidine by prescription for yrs. Should i worry? Please help.. When your digestive system is running smoothly, you tend not to think about it.
Once trouble begins, your gut — like a squeaky wheel — suddenly demands your attention. This Special Health Report, The Sensitive Gut , covers the major sources of gastrointestinal distress: irritable bowel syndrome, gastric reflux, upset stomach, constipation, diarrhea, and excess gas. It also includes a special Bonus Section describing how emotional stress and anxiety can cause gastrointestinal distress.
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Medicines can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your doctor may advise you to avoid certain foods. In the case of Zantac, there are no specific foods that you must exclude from your diet when receiving Zantac. Before taking Zantac, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. Especially tell your doctor if you:. The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.
Zantac falls into category B. Studies in animals have failed to demonstrate a risk to the unborn baby, and there are no well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. The active ingredient in Zantac is excreted in human breast milk. The effect of Zantac on the nursing infant is not known. Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.
If you take too much this medication, call your healthcare provider or local Poison Control Center, or seek emergency medical attention right away. If this medication is administered by a healthcare provider in a medical setting, it is unlikely that an overdose will occur. However, if overdose is suspected, seek emergency medical attention.
Zantac decreases the amount of acid made in the stomach. It is available over the counter and by prescription. It is usually taken 30 to 60 minutes before food that may cause heartburn.
Pharmacist Anyssa S. Garza, PharmD overviews the uses and common side effects of Prescription ranitidine. Pharmacist Bethany Muhlstein, PharmD summarizes the uses, common side effects, and warnings for the H2 blockers class of medications. Zantac Overview Updated: June 26, How was your experience with Zantac? First, a little about yourself Male Female. What tips would you provide a friend before taking Zantac? Choose one. Back Next. How well did Zantac work for you?
Did you experience many side effects while taking this drug? How likely would you be to recommend Zantac to a friend? Back Submit. Zantac Cautionary Labels Back to Top. Uses of Zantac Back to Top. Zantac is used to treat: heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour or upset stomach ulcers gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD and erosive esophagitis. Both of these conditions result from stomach acid damaging the esophagus.
It was used for indigestion , heartburn and acid reflux , gastro-oesophageal reflux disease GORD — this is when you keep getting acid reflux , and to prevent and treat stomach ulcers. Talk to your doctor if you have indigestion, or heartburn and acid reflux. There are similar medicines they can prescribe for you if you need treatment.
If you've taken ranitidine in the past, any risk is likely to be very low, but if you have any concerns, speak to a pharmacist or doctor.
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