This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Ranitidine and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (325)
Death (25)
Life Threatening Events (30)
Disability (8)
Reports by Reaction Type
Dyspnoea (67),
Fatigue (51),
Anaphylactic Reaction (41),
Vomiting (36),
Chest Discomfort (35),
Abdominal Pain (30),
Malaise (27),
Urticaria (20),
Headache (20),
Chest Pain (18),
Nausea (18),
Diarrhoea (17)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Ranitidine. For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Israel on 2012-08-27
Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 69.8 kg (153.7 pounds)
Reactions: Burning Sensation, Glossodynia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atenolol
Dosage: 1 df, qd
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-11-15
Atorvastatin
Dosage: 1 df, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2011-09-14
Citalopram Hydrobromide
Dosage: 1 df, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2011-08-23
Domperidone
Dosage: 1 df, tid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Acid Base Balance Abnormal
Start date: 2012-03-01
Lyrica
Dosage: 1 df, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Stress
Start date: 2011-09-19
Ranitidine
Dosage: 1 df, bid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hernia
Start date: 2012-05-02
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 70 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Israel on 2012-08-24
Patient: 70 year old female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Reactions: Anxiety, Hallucination, Visual, Depression
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ranitidine
Other drugs received by patient: Folic Acid; Aspirin; Rosuvastatin; Alendronate Sodium; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Metoclopramide; Zapain; Calcichew D3; Adcal-D3; Ramipril
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 62 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Singapore on 2012-08-22
Patient: 62 year old male
Reactions: Liver Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Aspirin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
End date: 2009-08-21
Atenolol
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
End date: 2009-08-21
Bisoprolol Fumarate
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
End date: 2009-08-21
Doxazosin Mesylate
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
End date: 2009-08-21
Etoricoxib
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2009-08-11
End date: 2009-08-18
Lipitor
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
End date: 2009-08-21
Pelargonium Sidoides
Indication: Increased Upper Airway Secretion
Pelargonium Sidoides
Dosage: 20 mg, tid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Cough
Start date: 2009-08-11
End date: 2009-08-18
Ranitidine
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2009-08-11
End date: 2009-08-18
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 68 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: 68 year old female
Reactions: Drug Dose Omission, Drug Ineffective, Ovarian Cancer Stage III, Rash, Cough
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Nexium
Administration route: Oral
Pantoprazole
Prilosec OTC
Administration route: Oral
Ranitidine
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 50 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Turkey on 2012-08-17
Patient: 50 year old male
Reactions: Anaphylactic Reaction
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ranitidine
Dosage: 1 df, single
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Dyspepsia
Ranitidine
Indication: Hyperchlorhydria
Ranitidine
Dosage: 50 mg over 10 minutes
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 70 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-08-17
Patient: 70 year old male
Reactions: Confusional State, Disorientation, Aggression
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Indication: Septic Shock
Start date: 2012-06-17
End date: 2012-06-19
Fungizone
Indication: Candidiasis
Start date: 2012-06-18
Ranitidine
Start date: 2012-06-17
Tazobactam
Start date: 2012-06-17
Vancomycin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-06-17
End date: 2012-06-17
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 43 year old female
Reported by a physician from Singapore on 2012-08-17
Patient: 43 year old female
Reactions: Swelling
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lansoprazole
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-07-10
Ranitidine
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-07-10
End date: 2012-07-10
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 70 year old female
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-08-15
Patient: 70 year old female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Reactions: Anxiety, Hallucination, Visual, Depression
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ranitidine
Other drugs received by patient: Alendronate Sodium; Zapain; Adcal D3; Rosuvastatin; Folic Acid; Metoclopramide; Bisoprolol; Ramipril; Aspirin; Calcichew D3
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-15
Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Reactions: Burning Sensation, Glossodynia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atenolol
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-11-15
Atorvastatin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2011-09-14
Citalopram Hydrobromide
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2011-08-23
Domperidone
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Acid Base Balance Abnormal
Start date: 2012-03-01
Lyrica
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Stress
Start date: 2011-09-19
Ranitidine
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hernia
Start date: 2012-05-02
Possible Ranitidine side effects in female
Reported by a physician from India on 2012-08-15
Patient: female, weighing 2.4 kg (5.2 pounds)
Reactions: Renal Failure, Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acetaminophen
Dosage: unk
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium
Dosage: unk
Metronidazole
Dosage: unk
Pennsaid
Dosage: unk
Ranitidine
Dosage: unk
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-14
Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 69.8 kg (153.7 pounds)
Reactions: Burning Sensation, Glossodynia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atenolol
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-11-15
Atorvastatin
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2011-09-14
Citalopram Hydrobromide
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2011-08-23
Domperidone
Dosage: 1 df, 3x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Acid Base Balance Abnormal
Start date: 2012-03-01
Lyrica
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Stress
Start date: 2011-09-19
Ranitidine
Dosage: 1 df, 2x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hernia
Start date: 2012-05-02
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 70 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-08-14
Patient: 70 year old female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Reactions: Anxiety, Hallucination, Visual, Depression
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ranitidine
Other drugs received by patient: Metoclopramide; Adcal-D3; Aspirin; Zapain; Rosuvastatin; Alendronate Sodium; Bisoprolol; Calcichew D3; Folic Acid; Ramipril
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-14
Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 69.8 kg (153.7 pounds)
Reactions: Burning Sensation, Glossodynia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atenolol
Dosage: 1 dosage forms daily;
Atorvastatin
Dosage: 1 dosage forms daily;
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2011-09-14
Citalopram
Dosage: 1 dosage forms daily;
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2011-08-23
Domperidone
Dosage: 3 dosage forms daily;
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Acid Base Balance Abnormal
Lyrica
Dosage: 1 dosage forms daily;
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Stress
Start date: 2011-09-19
Ranitidine
Dosage: 2 dosage forms daily;
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hernia
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2012-08-14
Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 69.8 kg (153.7 pounds)
Reactions: Burning Sensation, Glossodynia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atenolol
Dosage: 1 df
Start date: 2011-11-15
Atorvastatin
Dosage: 1 df
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2011-09-14
Citalopram Hydrobromide
Dosage: 1 df
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2011-08-23
Domperidone
Dosage: 3 df
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Acid Base Balance Abnormal
Start date: 2012-03-01
Lyrica
Dosage: 1 df
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Stress
Start date: 2011-09-19
Ranitidine
Dosage: 2 df
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hernia
Start date: 2012-05-02
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-08-14
Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 69.8 kg (153.7 pounds)
Reactions: Burning Sensation, Glossodynia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atenolol
Dosage: 1 df, qd
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-11-15
Atorvastatin
Dosage: 1 df, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2011-09-14
Citalopram
Dosage: 1 df, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2011-08-23
Domperidone
Dosage: 1 df, tid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Acid Base Balance
Start date: 2012-03-01
Lyrica
Dosage: 1 df, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Stress
Start date: 2011-09-19
Ranitidine
Dosage: 1 df, bid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hernia
Start date: 2012-05-02
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 74 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Israel on 2012-08-13
Patient: 74 year old female, weighing 65.0 kg (143.0 pounds)
Reactions: Skin Exfoliation, Chills, Rash, Toxicity To Various Agents, Erythema, Malaise, Skin Discolouration, Oedema, Influenza Like Illness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ranitidine
Other drugs received by patient: Omeprazole; Levothyroxine Sodium
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-10
Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 69.8 kg (153.6 pounds)
Reactions: Burning Sensation, Glossodynia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atenolol
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-11-15
Atorvastatin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2011-09-14
Citalopram Hydrobromide
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2011-08-23
Domperidone
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Acid Base Balance Abnormal
Start date: 2012-03-01
Lyrica
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Stress
Start date: 2011-09-19
Ranitidine
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hernia
Start date: 2012-05-02
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-10
Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 69.8 kg (153.7 pounds)
Reactions: Burning Sensation, Glossodynia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atenolol
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2011-11-15
Atorvastatin
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2011-09-14
Citalopram
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2011-08-23
Domperidone
Dosage: 1 df, 3x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Acid Base Balance Abnormal
Start date: 2012-03-01
Lyrica
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Stress
Start date: 2011-09-19
Ranitidine
Dosage: 1 df, 2x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hernia
Start date: 2012-05-02
Possible Ranitidine side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-09
Patient: female
Reactions: Off Label Use, Drug Ineffective FOR Unapproved Indication
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Effexor
Dosage: unk
Indication: Angioedema
Fexofenadine HCL
Dosage: 180 mg, unk
Indication: Angioedema
Prednisone TAB
Dosage: unk
Indication: Angioedema
Start date: 2012-01-01
Ranitidine
Dosage: unk
Indication: Angioedema
Zyrtec
Dosage: unk
Indication: Angioedema
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 70 year old female
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-08-08
Patient: 70 year old female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Reactions: Anxiety, Hallucination, Visual, Depression
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ranitidine
Other drugs received by patient: Folic Acid; Calcichew D3; Alendronate Sodium; Aspirin; Ramipril; Zapain; Metoclopramide; Rosuvastatin; Adcal-D3; Bisoprolol Fumarate
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-08-08
Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 69.8 kg (153.7 pounds)
Reactions: Burning Sensation, Glossodynia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atenolol
Dosage: 1 df, qd
Atorvastatin
Dosage: 1 df, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2011-09-14
Citalopram Hydrobromide
Dosage: 1 df, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2011-08-23
Domperidone
Dosage: 1 df, tid
Indication: Acid Base Balance Abnormal
Lyrica
Dosage: 1 df, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Stress
Start date: 2011-09-19
Ranitidine
Dosage: 1 df, bid
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hernia
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 50 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Turkey on 2012-08-08
Patient: 50 year old male
Reactions: Anaphylactic Reaction
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ranitidine
Dosage: 50 mg over 10 minutes
Ranitidine
Indication: Hyperchlorhydria
Ranitidine
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Dyspepsia
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-08
Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 69.8 kg (153.7 pounds)
Reactions: Burning Sensation, Glossodynia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atenolol
Dosage: 1iuax per day
Start date: 2011-11-15
Atorvastatin
Dosage: 1iuax per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2011-09-14
Citalopram Hydrobromide
Dosage: 1iuax per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2011-08-23
Domperidone
Dosage: 3iuax per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Acid Base Balance Abnormal
Start date: 2012-03-01
Lyrica
Dosage: 1iuax per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Stress
Start date: 2011-09-19
Ranitidine
Dosage: 2iuax per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hernia
Start date: 2012-05-02
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 74 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Denmark on 2012-08-07
Patient: 74 year old female
Reactions: Viral Infection, Rash Generalised, Skin Exfoliation, Chills, Face Oedema, Skin Discolouration, Rash Erythematous, Oedema Peripheral, Influenza Like Illness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ranitidine
Other drugs received by patient: Levothyroxine Sodium; Omeprazole
Possible Ranitidine side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-07
Patient: female
Reactions: Swelling
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cetirizine Hydrochloride
Indication: Angioedema
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Angioedema
Start date: 2012-01-01
Prednisone TAB
Indication: Angioedema
Ranitidine
Indication: Angioedema
Venlafaxine Hydrocholride
Indication: Angioedema
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-07
Patient: 65 year old female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Reactions: Burning Sensation, Glossodynia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Atenolol
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day
Start date: 2011-11-15
Atorvastatin
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypercholesterolaemia
Start date: 2011-09-14
Citalopram
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2011-08-23
Domperidone
Dosage: 1 df, 3x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Acid Base Balance Abnormal
Start date: 2012-03-01
Lyrica
Dosage: 1 df, 1x/day, 1 per day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Stress
Start date: 2011-09-19
Ranitidine
Dosage: 1 twice a day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hernia
Start date: 2012-05-02
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 74 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United Kingdom on 2012-08-06
Patient: 74 year old female, weighing 65.0 kg (143.0 pounds)
Reactions: Skin Exfoliation, Rash, Erythema, Malaise, Face Oedema, Skin Discolouration, Oedema Peripheral, Influenza Like Illness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ranitidine
Other drugs received by patient: Omeprazole; Levothyroxine Sodium
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 4 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Canada on 2012-08-03
Patient: 4 year old male
Reactions: Partial Seizures, Abdominal Discomfort
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ranitidine
Indication: Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease
Ranitidine
Dosage: 5.2 ml; 15mg/ml take 2.6 ml twice daily for 1 month
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Abdominal Discomfort
Start date: 2012-07-13
End date: 2012-07-23
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 70 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-08-03
Patient: 70 year old female, weighing 70.0 kg (154.0 pounds)
Reactions: Anxiety, Hallucination, Visual, Depression
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ranitidine
Other drugs received by patient: Metoclopramide; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Rosuvastatin; Folic Acid; Zapain; Aspirin; Adcal-D3; Calcichew D3; Ramipril; Alendronate Sodium
Possible Ranitidine side effects in 74 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-08-01
Patient: 74 year old female, weighing 65.0 kg (143.0 pounds)
Reactions: Skin Exfoliation, Chills, Toxicity To Various Agents, Rash, Erythema, Malaise, Skin Discolouration, Oedema, Influenza Like Illness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ranitidine
Other drugs received by patient: Levothyroxine Sodium; Omeprazole
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