help from you experts please-ranitidine - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

louwilliams · 03-22-2008, 11:15 AM

Hey,

I'm no expert on stomach/gastro issues having never suffered before so I could do with some help if poss?

I've been prescribed 300mg Ranitidine and am taking 150mg in the morning and 150mg at night. I have been for the last couple of days but does anyone know how long it normally takes for it to get into my system and start making me feel better?

My GP thinks I have gall stones but my only symptoms are a constant "knot, churning" in my upper abdoman, and also a stabbing pain on my upper left side which is painful and uncomfortable but quite infrequent? I also get quite a lot of chest pain, which is mainly centralised, sometimes to the left, which he thinks may be deferred pain from the gallstones or an ulcer?

Should I be feeling any better after 2 days of taking them or do they take longer?

Thanks guys

Lou xxx

Kellir · 03-23-2008, 07:27 AM

Isnt ranitidine the same as zantac? It will take longer than 2 days, you have alot going on with your body and it just takes time. You may have to try several meds to find one that actually works.

Vanessa74 · 03-23-2008, 07:37 AM

Also, if it is your gallbladder - I do not think antiacid medications are going to fix that (I had mine removed 1 1/2 years ago). You may have to go on a very modified lowfat cleansing type of diet and eventually have it removed.

I do hope the Zantac starts giving you some relief soon.

Vanessa

hessie28 · 03-23-2008, 10:22 AM

I believe it is the generic for Zantac. I take 300mg in the morning and night. I was taking 3 times per day in the beginning. I don't know if they are working or not. I guess they are. Took about a week or so.