Taking Prilosec For GERD. Is It Safe To Take Ranitidine Along?

Posted on Mon, 18 Nov 2013

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Question : Hello. I am currently taking prilosec (omeprazole 20mg) every morning to treat GERD. I have about 10 more days. I would also like to take zantac (ranitidine 150mg) every night. Is it safe to take omeprazole in the morning and ranitidine at night?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: It is safe Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query You can take ranitidine in the night, there is no contraindication for it. Ranitidine is a weaker antigastric agent than omeperazole. One good alternative would be to take omeprazole in the morning and at night. I would like to add here that if your symptoms are not getting relieved with omeprazole you could take esomeprazole instead, it is a stronger and a longer acting agent than omeprazole, you would also add on a pro kinetic like a domperidone once in the morning. I hope I was of help, if you have further queries please get back to me I wish you good health Regards

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