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Is Withdrawal Of Ranitidine Advisable?

I ve been of ranitidine for over a year b/c of heartburn. Still have problems on occasion and lately seem to be worse. Research I ve done on the internet suggest my problem is low acid and to take digestive enzymes. I ve done that over the last 2 weeks and I m MUCH better. ? now whether taking ranitidine is creating low acid and not helping the problem and if I should stop that and take the digestive enzymes and also apple cider vinegar w/ water?
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Long term ranitidine intake makes stomach cells nonresponsive to the same. Must stop it for further 15 days and later decide the future course of action.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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Is Withdrawal Of Ranitidine Advisable?

Hello, Long term ranitidine intake makes stomach cells nonresponsive to the same. Must stop it for further 15 days and later decide the future course of action. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel