Does Ranitidine Interact With Metformin?

Posted on Tue, 27 Dec 2016

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Question : Hello...I was very recently diagnosed with diabetes (Friday!) and was also prescribed ranitidine for gerd. ER doctor prescribed metformin and I am curious as the the possible adverse drug interactions. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Metaformin usually associated with stomach upset.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.

Yes Metaformin usually associated with stomach upset in the initial period after starting it.

That's why Metaformin usually started in small dose with gradual increase in dose every 3rd to 4th day to maximum recommend dose by 7th to 10th day.

Body get adapted to these side effects over the time with continuous use.

Hope this helps you.

Regards,
Dr Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy