Have taken this for years, literally, since no insurance (come on Medicare) for the "magical purple pill"- it works very well and I start to suffer symptoms by second day of I don't get to the store for more- so it definitely relives symptoms. What amazes me is that it is the main ingredient in the expensive OTC (Prilosec, Zantac etc) and you can buy 200 tablets 150 mg at Walmart for about $7.00. ...
My doctor gave me this to try to help with the heartburn I had developed from apparent GERD, while it did help my heartburn at night while I slept, I noticed it caused me to have more heartburn overall and more frequently, if I missed a dose I would get severe heartburn. Until now I only had heartburn while laying down, now I have heartburn all the time. I wanted to have less heartburn, not take...
swift | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/13/2010
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 5.0
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No effects used as a precaution
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month |
4/10/2010
Condition: Medication Treatment for Healing Erosive Esophagitis
Overall rating 4.0
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gallbladder, reflex-gerd
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Katie | 13-18 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/24/2010
Condition: Stomach Ulcer
Overall rating 5.0
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I have had stomach ulcers all of my life, I am 13 and this drug really reduces the pain in my stomach so that I can go to school and live a normal life.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/20/2010
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
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This pill does nothing for my reflux. I may as well not be taking anything. As far as I'm concerned, through it away!
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kitty32ntx | 35-44 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/19/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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My dr. placed me om this and took me off 2 other meds he said were interfering with my stomach conditions. I have been diagoinsed with reflux and petic ulcers in my staomach to due stress. I have been on this new medicine for about 3 weeks. For the most part it does good but I still havve real bad relfux leadind to nausea. I also have pains in my chest when I get that nausea feeling. I have a heart condition where my heart beats extremely fast and i am on medicine for this so I need to check with dr. to see if this normal.Read More Read Less
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beepsmom | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/19/2010
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking this medication (600 miligrams a day) for years, it is awesome, and as long as I take morning and night, I have absolutely no reflux. I have had no adverse affects whatsoever.
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lola | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
3/3/2010
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 5.0
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I find comfort after taking this medication. Indeed a relief.
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Dohk | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/3/2010
Condition: Indigestion
Overall rating 5.0
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Diagnosed with hiatal hernia, esophagitis and chronic indigestion. Went from 150mg 3X/day to 300 2X/day. This has been the ONLY drug to give me relief, takes the pain away in a few minutes. Only down sides are, if I don't take it on time the pain is enough to bring me to tears, but easily solved be getting to my meds (learned relly fast to take some with me) and I'm afraid I may be on it for the rest of my life, but a very small price to pay to finally be pain-free.
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majohnson55811 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/12/2009
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 3.3
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I have been having involuntary movements with my tongue that is about driving me crazy. Anyone else having this problem after taking this medication?
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years |
12/8/2009
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 3.7
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/28/2009
Condition: Indigestion
Overall rating 3.3
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#NAME?
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/22/2009
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 3.3
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/15/2009
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 4.7
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acid reflux
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BurningInMaine | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/10/2009
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 3.7
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I found this medication to be pretty good. It works for the most part and on most days. I have to take 300mg/day due to the seriousness of my heartburn. The only reason I'm not completely satisfied is b/c my usual medication is Omeprazole (generic Prilosec) in which I found total relief and is something I would like to start taking again, insurance permitting. This is still a good medication for most ppl though (in my opinion).
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Jake | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/10/2009
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 5.0
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Works very well. No side effects. Have had acid reflux for 40 years.Since I was in Vietnam. I think people with some of their silly side affects have underlying problems.
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alsway | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/10/2009
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 5.0
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Been takeing ranitidine 150 mg tab for many years.It works fine,and i do not have any problem at all.
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[email protected] | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/3/2009
Condition: Heartburn
Overall rating 4.3
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Acid reflux, burning real bad and I felt almost like I was having a heart attack it really has helped me a lot. I recommend to try it if you have this problem.
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Sammie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/28/2009
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 5.0
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Before taking this med, I would end up with food regurgitating into my mouth.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/27/2009
Condition: Stomach Ulcer
Overall rating 4.3
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I've been taking ranitidine only about a month,and it works great so far but I have felt dizzy and weak in the morning about an hour after I take the first dose, and I've had headaches also.
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LisaB | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/24/2009
Condition: Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus
Overall rating 2.3
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Severe allergic reaction. Had to get a shot of prednisone.
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