Zantac and Blood Pressure

Does Zantac affect blood pressure

I've received a few emails recently asking if there is any connection between zantac and blood pressure?

Zantac or Ranitidine as it is also known is a drug for the treatment of excess stomach acid, heartburn and ulcers.
To my knowledge there is no proven connection between Zantac and Blood Pressure.

Zantac does not interact with any of the commonly used blood pressure treatment medications and thus should not affect you if you are taking tablets to control blood pressure.

Most people who take zantac have no side effects at all but a few known side effects of zantac are:

  • diarrhoea
  • altered liver blood tests
  • headaches
  • dizziness
  • rash
  • fatigue

Rare side effects of zantac are:

  • pancreas problems
  • slow heart rate
  • depression
  • confusion
  • skin eruptions with blisters
  • swelling of the breast tissue in men
  • impotence in men

So - as far as zantac and blood pressure goes there is no known connection

If you are concerned about taking zantac medication then consult with your doctor to discuss things.

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